Constitution+Project

[|Introduction Video] [|The Constitution in a Nut Shell-A Beginner's Guide] [|Citizenship Test] (These are the real questions that people have to answer in order to become a citizen!) We talked about all of the parts of the constitution: The Preamble, the Articles and the Amendments. Now let’s make a slide show so that we can teach others about The Constitution! Make a new google slide an title it **Our Constitution**.
 * Let **** ’s **** Learn about our Constitution! **


 * Slide 1 ** -Title your slide show The Constitution and add your name. Add a good background that will not take away from the words!


 * Slide 2 ** - Use [|this link] to briefly explain what **The Constitution** is, when it was written, and describe how it was agreed upon, or “ratified” by the original states. Include a picture of the constitution.


 * Slide 3 **** - ** The beginning of the constitution is called the **Preamble**. Every citizen of the United States should know the Preamble by heart. It is only 52 words of the Constitution and it explains the whole purpose of this amazing document. Type the Preamble just like it is [|here] in black, then type each line in your own words in red.


 * Slide 4 **** - ** Next are the Articles of the Constitution. They basically explain our system of checks and balances called **The 3 Branches of Government**. Make that the title, and just put a picture on this slide that shows our 3 Branches.


 * Slide 5 **** - ** These next 3 slides will be the 3 Branches of our government. Make this slide the **Legislative Branch**. Use these links to tell: 1. It’s main purpose 2. At least 3 jobs of this branch and 3. What people or groups make up this branch. Name the leader if there is one. Include a picture.


 * Slide 6 **** - Executive Branch ** . Use these links to tell: 1. It’s main purpose 2. At least 3 jobs of this branch and 3. What people or groups make up this branch. Name the leader if there is one. Include a picture.


 * Slide 7 **** - Judicial Branch ** . Use these links to tell: 1. It’s main purpose 2. At least 3 jobs of this branch and 3. What people or groups make up this branch. Name the leader if there is one. Include a picture.


 * Slide 8 **** - ** After the Articles, are the Amendments, There are 27 of them, but the first 10 Amendments are called the **Bill of Rights.** Number this slide from 1-10, and in your own words, tell what your 10 rights are. Use these links to help you.

[|School House Rock I'm Just a Bill]
 * Slide 9 **** -How a Bill Becomes a Law- ** You learned how the Legislative Branch makes the laws, now describe on this slide, what a bill is, and how it becomes a law. There are 10 steps, don’t forget to include what happens if the bill is vetoed by the President. Include a picture. Use these links to help!

[|How a Bill Becomes a Law] Video

[|Steps for How a Bill becomes a Law]

You are not finished yet, each person in the group, go back and read each slide making sure it makes sense, everything is spelled correctly, and you have punctuation marks and capital letters where needed. Check with the group before you make a correction. Then decide who will present which slides and PRACTICE your slides many times, until you barely have to look at it. :)


 * Finished?- ** Use this site or [|this site] to help you memorize the Preamble, make sure and listen to the School House Rock video!

After you have memorized the Preamble, try these!

1. Watch [|Three Branches Presentation] then play [|Three Branches Game.]

2. Try your hand in a [|Supreme Court Case] game! Remember - you don't need to log in or register to play the game. Select one case and finish your argument! Write a brief synopsis or summary of the case.

3. Try this [|"Do I have a Right?"] game -But, DO NOT create an account! Another Great Game about the [|Bill of Rights] ! When you are all finished - try your hand at this [|CONSTITUTION QUIZ] !

4. Check out[| brainpop videos on our constitution!]