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Unit Plan
Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: American Government: The Constitution

For Students 9th - 10th
Georgia Virtual Learning module on the U.S. Constitution explores the concepts of Federalism, Republic and a well informed citizenry.
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Article
Henry J. Sage

Sage American History: Keys to Understanding the Constitution

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Article for students will help them to understand the important points of the Constitution. Discussion on the preamble, amendments, amendment process, voting, laws and the powers and limitations of government.
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Primary
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Primary Source Set: Creating the Us Constitution

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A collection which uses primary sources to explore the creation of the US Constitution.
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Website
The Dirksen Congressional Center

Congress for Kids: Constitution: The Work Begins

For Students 3rd - 8th
Discover how the Constitution was initiated and read about the Constitutional Congress. After learning about the beginning stages of the Constitution, take a quiz to show your learning.
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Handout
US National Archives

Nara: The Magna Carta

For Students 9th - 10th
One of the historical events that led to the creation of the limited government of the United States, the Magna Carta was written in 1215 as a promise from King John of England to his demanding barons. It put English kings under the rule...
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Website
The Dirksen Congressional Center

Congress for Kids: Writing the Constitution

For Students 3rd - 5th
Read a short synopsis about the writing of the Constitution and then complete the crossword puzzle by clicking on the "show what you know" link.