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The Constitution For Kids
Learning about the United States Constitution can sound like a dull task, but there are plenty of resources to help make this a fun endeavor. Whether you are studying this document that shapes out nation in depth or are simply looking for a quick overview, these resources are sure to help! The Constitution for kids collection below contains books, actives, and videos.
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Books
We the Kids by David Catrow
This book makes the preamble more understandable. Click Here for a video read-aloud.
A More Perfect Union by Betsy Maestro
How and why was the constitution created? Read this book to find out, or have it read to you here!
Shhh! We’re Writing the Constitution! by Jean Fritz
Writing the constitution took much thought and many great minds. Explore the event of writing this great document in this book. There is a video of this book here.
The Constitution Decoded: A Guide to the Document that Shapes our Nation by Katie Kennedy
What does THAT mean? Learn about the Constitution in language anyone can understand. Fun facts throughout the book provide a unique perspective.
I know my Rights A Children’s Guide to the Bill of Rights and Individual Liberty by Rory Margrak
Inspired by a real-life event, the author sets out to educate children on their rights. You can’t protect and defend your rights if you don’t know what they are.
Activities:
This Agamograph looks fun!
Define the preamble by illustrating a COMIC: Constitution Comic Preamble
Create a Family Constitution – Here is a great Outline
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The US Constitution Videos:
