Gobierno de Estados Unidos: “Nosotros, el pueblo…” Panorama general de la Constitución de Estados Unidos

*********This 3 day class covers the same material that is covered in my 2 day class on the US Constitution. I opened this 3 day class so students would have more time to learn the material. If you do not see a class scheduled, you may send me a request and I will find a time that is convenient with you to offer  it.*******


Through short lectures, conversation, activities, and games students will about the US Constitution. 

Tentative lesson plan:

Class 1:
1)  History of the US Constitution: Students will learn when, where, why, and by whom, the Constitution was written.

2)  The Preamble:  Students will learn about the Preamble and what the different terms and phrases mean. They will begin to memorize the Preamble of the Constitution.

Class 2:
1)  Students will practice the Preamble
2)  Students will learn about the 7 Articles of the Constitution

Class 3:
1)  Students will practice saying the Preamble by memory.
2) Students will learn what an Amendment is, how the Constitution is amended, and how many amendments are currently in the Constitution. 
3)  The Bill of Rights: Students will learn about the first 10 amendments of the Constitution.
4) Students will learn about the following amendments: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 13th, 14th, 15th, 19th, and 26th.