Lessons for Constitution Day: September 17, 2007

Looking for meaningful lessons to observe Constitution Day in your classroom?  Consider the lessons below provided by CELD and the Colorado Department of Education, "Strengthening Civic Education in Colorado Schools" program.

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 All Grade Levels –
Observing Constitution Day with Literacy Activities
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 Elementary and Middle School –
Exploring the Purposes of Government: A Lesson on the Preamble
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 Middle School –
Our Evolving Constitution: The Road to Citizenship
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 High School –
Free Expression in Wartime: A Controversial Constitutional Issue

Teaching resources on Constitution Day are also available from other other civic education organizations: 

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