Exploring the Constitution for Middle Schoolers
In this six class course, students will examine the journey to the United States Constitution. The purpose and organization of the Constitution will be discussed, along with the Bill of Rights and the amendments that have been added to it throughout the years.
Jennifer Hanson
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What's included
6 live meetings
5 in-class hoursClass Experience
In this six session class, we will explore the United States Constitution. Students will gain an understanding of why the country needed the Constitution and what is in it. They will learn about the Great Compromise which created the structure of our legislative branch and also brought resolution to disagreement that could have ended the Second Constitutional Convention.
Each class will have a review of material from the previous lessons to help with reinforcement and retention.
Session 1 - Articles of Confederation: America's First Governing Document
Constitutional Convention and the Great Compromise
Session 2 - Organization of the Constitution
Understanding the Preamble
Articles 1-3
Session 3 - Political Processes in the Constitution
Session 4 - The Bill of Rights
Session 5 - The Bill of Rights cont...
Amendment Highlights: 12-27
Session 6 - Amendments 12-27
ReviewOther Details
Supply List
Writing utensil Access to a printer for in class worksheets that will be posted the evening before the class.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
The United States Constitution and Bill of Rights provides the foundation of our class
Democracy Now (McGraw Hill)
Joined May, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
I studied political science and public administration at the University of North Dakota. I have taught the following government and history classes at homeschool cooperatives and as an independent instructor for the past four years:
High School Comparative Politics
High School Government and Constitutional Law
Middle School Government
United States History: Reconstruction through World War 2
United States History with American Girl
I have also homeschooled my three children for the past nine years.Reviews
Live Group Class
$14
weekly or $40 for 6 classes2x per week, 3 weeks
50 min
Completed by 14 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-14
1-7 learners per class
