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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.

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.

Companion Guide to the HBO Documentary, "The Loving Story" which tells the story of how the Supreme Court banned all race based restrictions on marriage in 1967. This could be a way to get into marriage equality or basic civil rights.

Great and powerful story of Henrietta Lacks, whose cells were the first to ever grow in culture and be used in countless medical studies without her permission. It's a book that blends science, medicine, race and history. This teacher's guide provides very good reading questions and it's a nice way to discuss the right of privacy, the Constitution and minority rights.

A short video that breaks down the Bill of Rights and makes the ten amendments comprehensible for English language learners.

Thanks for bringing your ELL world into this course.

This site gives a good overview of how to conduct a Structured Academic Controversy in a history classroom.

This is helpful essay provides background (for teachers or as a source to modify for students) on cruel and unusual punishment clause in the 8th Amendment. Provides information on influences to the writing/inclusion of the clause in the U.S. Constitution, as well as a concise yet cogent history of its interpretation over time through case outcomes. Further reading and a "Teacher's Companion Lesson" pdf provided.

I have used this site for years to introduce the structure of our government and more. It is broken down by grade so every teacher, k-12 will find this incredibly useful. Great visuals and a better explanation of our confusing election process than I've ever seen.

This might work nicely for comparing ancient democracies to ours today, specifically comparing and contrasting the balance of power. It is accessible enough that my 7th graders could explore it on their own.

I am really excited to use this website and all that it has to offer in terms of teaching about the Constitution as a living document. Peter Sagal's journeys across America and reflects on the magnificence and limitations of the Constitution. He speaks in student-friendly language, uses compelling graphics, and addresses ideas that will attract student attention (such as women in sports and how far we have come).

And, there are differentiated guides for middle and high school. Anything coming from PBS is reliable and well-researched.