Lesson Plan

The Living Constitution

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Young scholars investigate why the Constitution is a living document and dissect the document to discover why it has survived while so many other charters have not. Students use James Madison's constitutional admonition concerning checks and balances as the basis for the activity.

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Resource Details
Grade
6th - 12th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Duration
5 days
Instructional Strategy
Discussion