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Declare the Causes: The Declaration of Independence | EDSITEment - 2 views
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Great lesson on the Declaration of Independence. It includes 8 activities that allow students to look at historical connections and primary sources.
Home | www.streetlaw.org - 2 views
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Landmark cases of the Supreme Court includes Marbury v. Madison, Roe v. Wade, Brown v. Board and other instrumental cases in US history. Provides synopsis' of the cases for different reading levels and a variety of class activities and worksheets that can be used.
Ben's Guide to U.S. Government for Kids, Teaching Guides, K-12 Citizenship Education - 1 views
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Tons of information about the US government divided into sections for various grade groups. I think this would be especially helpful for the younger grades. The readings are good for all grades but I think that as far as real activities go for older grades, it is lacking. Overall, easy to use information and helpful for students to use on their own.
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This is one of those classic websites, particularly for elementary students. This should be in the repertoire of all elementary teachers, for no other reason, than Constitution Day every September. I also think this is useful for ELL students whose vocabulary is limited but who need to know about US history and government.
http://www.icivics.org/sites/default/files/Federalism.pdf - 1 views
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This is a handy cheat sheet to compare the major differences between the Federalists and Antifederalists. It also includes an activity called "Who would say that?" that would help kids to apply their knowledge.
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This is a great site for middle and high school. Emily, now I see where you got your material for your lesson.
Redirecting - 1 views
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This Structured Academic Controversy rubric can be adapted to help assess students' work preparation for and during the activity.
The First Thanksgiving Student Activities for Grades PreK-12 | Scholastic.com - 0 views
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Although there are no primary docs, this site is still a helpful resource for elementary students (especially ELLs) who have little or no background knowledge about the first Thanksgiving, the Pilgrims and Native Americans. There are interactive activities as well as audio and video clips (thanks to Plimoth Plantation) on the Mayflower voyage, daily life in the New World and the first Thanksgiving.
Voting Rights Activism During the American Civil Rights Movement - 2 views
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Good summary of major actions and players with links to more detailed accounts.
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Dense reading. Perhaps best for teacher background.
Rock the Vote! - 1 views
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I don't think I need to write a description for this. It could be useful in engaging soon to be young voters on the importance of active citizenship through voting.
Electoral College - 1 views
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I came across this lesson plan through a CUNY link in the optional reading for Session 5. I think it combines excellent primary sources (e.g., James Madison's notes regarding how to establish an electoral process) with incredibly creative activities to help students understand the advantages and disadvantages of the electoral college. I'm excited to try this out with my class this year!
First Amendment: Freedom of Religion - 0 views
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This is a lesson plan that focuses on freedom of religion, specifically as it pertains to school prayer in the case of Engel v. Vitale (1962). It looks like a case in which students can really invest themselves, and has additional cases to build off of in extension opportunities.
Growing Voters - 1 views
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Growing Voters is a curriculum initiative project created by Lesley University Professor Jo-Anne Hart. Its purpose is to provide free ideas, activities, and tools directly for teachers to help grow in students the habit of participation and ultimately incubate pre-eligible voters.
Don'tKnowMuchAbout 14th Amendment - 0 views
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This short videoblog with Kenneth C. Davis sparks interest in the 14th Amendment to the Constitution by discussing the Loving case for interracial marriage.
Lesson Plan - 1 views
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Gr. 8 lesson plan on comparing the Articles of Confederation with the U.S. Constitution.
Colonial Broadsides and the American Revolution | EDSITEment - 1 views
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Lesson plan from EDSITEment on Broadsides and the American Revolution. Great way to include primary sources and connect it to Tweets of today.
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Great idea to connect to tweeting of today.
Constitution Day-Lesson Plans and Activities for Kids from the National Constitution Ce... - 2 views
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I wish I had found this site back in September! I really like all of the resources laid out on this website, it's easy to navigate, and something I could imagine letting my students explore too. I especially had fun playing "Which Founder Are You?" Turns out I'm George Mason.
Liberty, Equality, Fraternity - 0 views
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This is a great site on the French Revolution that would be useful for anyone who wants to have students look at documents comparing the American Revolution to the French Revolution. There are things there like Olympia De Gouges' Declaration of the Rights of Women that are great for that kind of activity
National Council for the Social Studies Constitution Day - 1 views
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Lessons, activities, and resources about the Constitution-whether or not you celebrate Constitution Day. You do need to be a member of NCSS to access materials.
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Yes, you do need to be a member.
Government Website for Kids - 1 views
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Designed for 4th through 12th grade, has pre quizzes, an interactive tour and post quizzes. Solid explanations of processes, understandable by kids around middle school age and up, not dumbed down though. I can see having this as a center-type activity.
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VERY useful for intermediate and middle. Definitely a keeper!
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