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Road to the Constitution

Race to Ratify Extension Pack

6-8
9-12
Multiple sessions
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Learning Objectives

  • Identify the main stances of the Federalists and Anti-Federalists between 1787 and 1789
  • Understand the key debates surrounding the ratification of the Constitution, including an extended republic, the House of Representatives, the Senate, executive power, the judiciary, and a bill of rights
  • Interact with the ideas, perspectives, and arguments that defined the ratification debate
  • Explore different viewpoints spanning geographic regions, populations, and socio-economic class
  • Identify the building blocks of the proposed Constitution
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Transform your students’ gameplay into meaningful and memorable learning.

You can now download and assign extension pack materials directly from the Race to Ratify game page.

The Race to Ratify Extension Pack includes activities and a mini quiz that give the game context and reinforce and assess its concepts. Extension Packs include a downloadable teacher lesson plan, assignable student handout, and instructive Google Slides. Google Slides can be used on projectors or interactive whiteboards.

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