Lesson Plans and Other Resources to Celebrate Constitution Day in Your Classroom
In 1787, 39 delegates gathered in Philadelphia's Independence Hall to sign the Constitution of the United States. In honor of Constitution Day, September 17, Kids.gov created a playlist in YouTube that features National Archive videos about the constitution and other important historical documents that shaped our country. Use these videos and the lesson plans, activities and other resources listed below in your classroom for a unit on the Constitution and the creation of our government:
- America's Founding Fathers
- Ben's Guide (for younger students)
- Constitution: Transcript and Hi Resolution Image
- Activities: Observing Constitution Day
- Lesson Plan: U.S. Constitution: Continuity and Change in the Governing of the United States
- Lesson Plan: U.S. Constitution Workshop
- Poster: 3 Branches of Government