The U.S Constitution and You

The U.S Constitution and You

By Syl Sobel, J.D.

Genre: Non-fiction

Grades: third to fifth

About The Author

Syl Sobel works for the Federal Judicial Center in Washington, D.C, where he is the Director of Publications & Media. From the research that I have done most of written works are limited to US Government. Some of his other works include, How the U.S Government Works, Presidential elections and Other Cool Facts, and The Bill of Right: Protecting Our Freedom Then and Now. 

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About The Book

This is a great alternative to a text book! It simplifies the U.S Constitution! The different chapters include: The rules for the government, Three branches of Government, Checks and Balances, The People's Powers, and more! It has very few illustrations, but its simple illustrations are helpful and effective.  All of our students have to be educated about our government and this book does a great job of that. 

Lesson

Purpose: To understand the U.S Constitution and the branches of the government.

Pre-assessment: An informal questioning about their knowledge of the constitution and government. 

Lesson: Day 1- Chapters 1, 2 & 3

               Day 2- Chapters 4 & 5

               Day 3- Chapter 6,7 & 8

               Day 4- Chapter 8 and an activity

Students will have worksheets that coordinate with the reading alone with discussions. On the last day the students will create a class constitution. 

Post assessment: Use discussions about the readings, along with worksheets, and U.S Constitution.