Curriculum Unit

The Constitution

Students will learn how our Constitution was created and what some of its key characteristics are. They will also explore key amendments to the Constitution and their application in protecting citizens' rights.

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6-8

9-12

Game

6-8, 9-12

Branches of Power

Learn to control all three branches of the U.S. government!
Lesson Plan

6-8

Anatomy of the Constitution

Help students learn about the duties and powers of the three branches, the amendment process, and the role of the Constitution as the supreme law of the land.
Lesson Plan

6-8

You've Got Rights!

(This lesson was formerly "Bill of Rights: You Mean I've Got Rights?") Students learn about the rights guaranteed by the Bill of Rights and other important constitutional…
Lesson Plan

6-8, 9-12

Amendment Mini-Lesson

This mini-lesson highlights some of the most critical additions to our Constitution and how those additions guarantee students' rights.
Lesson Plan

6-8, 9-12

Do I Have a Right? Extension Pack

Make your students’ gameplay more meaningful by using our constitutional rights activity and assessment set designed specifically for Do I Have a Right?. We included tips and…
WebQuest

6-8, 9-12

The Constitution: Rules for Running a Country

This WebQuest takes you on a fast tour of our Constitution. You'll find out why it was written, how it's structured, what it does, and even how it can be changed. All the…
Lesson Plan

6-8, 9-12

Amendment Mini-Lesson

This mini-lesson highlights some of the most critical additions to our Constitution and how those additions guarantee students' rights.
DBQuest

6-8, 9-12

America's Founding Preambles

Task students with digging into the preambles and introductory text of the Declaration of Independence, Articles of Confederation, and the U.S. Constitution.
Game

6-8, 9-12

Do I Have a Right?

Run a law firm and test your knowledge of constitutional rights.
DBQuest

6-8, 9-12

The Constitution's Cover Letter

In 1787, delegates to the Constitutional Convention decided that it was time for a change. A new plan for government was outlined in the Constitution, and it was George…
WebQuest

6-8

Three Branches: Laws in Action

The U.S. government is designed to make sure that no one person has all the power. Follow a law from start to finish and learn how each branch is involved!
Lesson Plan

6-8

Separation of Powers: What's for Lunch?

Students find out how the checks and balances of the three branches of government work. Through the process of creating a healthy school lunch menu, students role-play each…

Use the Scope & Sequence to help you plan your iCivics classroom experience!

Whether you enjoy finding opportunities within a well-structured sequence of resources or prefer looking around for pieces and bits that can be jigsawed together, our Scope & Sequence documents are a perfect reference point for planning. Scope & Sequence documents are available for elementary, middle, and high school classrooms and list all of our resources in one place.

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The Constitution

Branches of Power

Anatomy of the Constitution

You've Got Rights!

Amendment Mini-Lesson

Do I Have a Right? Extension Pack