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Articles of Confederation

Historical Document

Charter or first "Constitution" adopted by the 13 states following the American Revolution.

Grade: 12, 11, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, K
Standards: 6 - Power, Authority, and Governance, 10 - Civic Ideals and Practices
For: Educators, Students
Tags: History, Government, Separation of Powers

Constitution Hall Pass: The Judicial Branch (Constitution Day 2010)

Video

Celebrate the writing of the Constitution by going inside the Convention at the National Constitution Center’s Signers’ Hall! We’ll learn about the ideas behind the document as we see the life-size statues and get to know some of the most famous Founding Fathers. And we’ll talk about the system of government which the Constitution created and get an up-close look at how the balance of powers protects our freedoms as citizens. Join us as we meet the men of Signers’ Hall!

Grade: 12, 11, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5
Standards:
For: Educators, Students
Tags: Civics, Government, Separation of Powers

Getting to Know the Founding Fathers

Historical Document

Learn about the delegates to the Constitution Convention of 1787.

Grade: 12, 11, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, K
Standards: 5 - Individuals, Groups, and Institutions, 10 - Civic Ideals and Practices
For: Educators, Students
Tags: History, Bill of Rights, Free to Be You, Separation of Powers

Getting to Know the Founding Fathers

Lesson Plan

Learn more about the signers of the Constitution with these Founding Fathers biographies.

Grade: 12, 11, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4
Standards:
For: Educators, Families
Tags: History, Bill of Rights, Separation of Powers

Investigating the Departments of the Executive Branch

Lesson Plan

In this lesson, students learn about the role of bureaucracy in U.S. government.

Grade: 12, 11, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6
Standards: 6.1 - U.S. History: America in the World, 6.3 - Active Citizenship in the 21st Century, 1.1 - History of the United States and New York; Key Idea 1, 1.2 - History of the United States and New York; Key Idea 2, 1.3 - History of the United States and New York; Key Idea 3 , 1.4 - History of the United States and New York; Key Idea 4, 5.1 - Civics, Citizenship, and Government; Key Idea 1, 5.2 - Civics, Citizenship, and Government; Key Idea 2, 5.3 - Civics, Citizenship, and Government; Key Idea 3, 5.4 - Civics, Citizenship, and Government; Key Idea 4, 5.1 - Principles and Documents of Government, 5.2 - Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship, 5.3 - How Government Works, 5.4 - How International Relationships Function
For: Educators, Families
Tags: Government, Separation of Powers

Magna Carta

Historical Document

English liberty charter decreed by King John.

Grade: 12, 11, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, K
Standards: 1 - Culture, 6 - Power, Authority, and Governance, 9 - Global Connections, 10 - Civic Ideals and Practices
For: Educators, Students
Tags: History, Government, Separation of Powers

Separation of Powers

Lesson Plan

This lesson shows students firsthand how the three branches of government work together through separation of powers and checks and balances.

Grade: 12, 11, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3
Standards:
For: Educators, Families
Tags: Government, Separation of Powers

The Founders' Library: Thinking as a Founding Father

Lesson Plan

Students will examine the ideas that the Founding Fathers brought to the Constitutional Convention of 1787, and use them to analyze the Constitution and Bill of Rights.

Grade: 12, 11, 10, 9, 8, 7
Standards: 6.1 - U.S. History: America in the World, 6.3 - Active Citizenship in the 21st Century, 1.1 - History of the United States and New York; Key Idea 1, 1.2 - History of the United States and New York; Key Idea 2, 1.3 - History of the United States and New York; Key Idea 3 , 1.4 - History of the United States and New York; Key Idea 4, 5.1 - Civics, Citizenship, and Government; Key Idea 1, 5.2 - Civics, Citizenship, and Government; Key Idea 2, 5.3 - Civics, Citizenship, and Government; Key Idea 3, 5.4 - Civics, Citizenship, and Government; Key Idea 4, 5.1 - Principles and Documents of Government, 5.2 - Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship, 5.3 - How Government Works
For: Educators, Families
Tags: Government, Bill of Rights, Free to Be You, Separation of Powers

To Sign or Not to Sign: The Ultimate Constitution Day Lesson Plan

Lesson Plan

On Constitution Day, students will examine the role of the people in shaping the U.S. Constitution.

Grade: 12, 11, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, K
Standards: 6.1 - U.S. History: America in the World, 6.3 - Active Citizenship in the 21st Century, 1.1 - History of the United States and New York; Key Idea 1, 1.2 - History of the United States and New York; Key Idea 2, 1.3 - History of the United States and New York; Key Idea 3 , 1.4 - History of the United States and New York; Key Idea 4, 5.1 - Civics, Citizenship, and Government; Key Idea 1, 5.2 - Civics, Citizenship, and Government; Key Idea 2, 5.3 - Civics, Citizenship, and Government; Key Idea 3, 5.4 - Civics, Citizenship, and Government; Key Idea 4, 5.1 - Principles and Documents of Government, 5.2 - Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship, 5.3 - How Government Works
For: Educators
Tags: Government, Separation of Powers

War Making: Executive and Legislative Powers

Lesson Plan

In this lesson, students will examine the constitutional, legal, political, and historical sources of the continuing debate over war powers.

Grade: 12, 11, 10, 9
Standards: 6.1 - U.S. History: America in the World, 6.3 - Active Citizenship in the 21st Century, 1.1 - History of the United States and New York; Key Idea 1, 1.2 - History of the United States and New York; Key Idea 2, 1.3 - History of the United States and New York; Key Idea 3 , 1.4 - History of the United States and New York; Key Idea 4, 5.1 - Civics, Citizenship, and Government; Key Idea 1, 5.2 - Civics, Citizenship, and Government; Key Idea 2, 5.3 - Civics, Citizenship, and Government; Key Idea 3, 5.4 - Civics, Citizenship, and Government; Key Idea 4, 5.1 - Principles and Documents of Government, 5.2 - Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship, 5.3 - How Government Works, 5.4 - How International Relationships Function
For: Educators, Families
Tags: History, Current Events, Government, Separation of Powers

Which Founder Are You?

Game

Take this quiz to discover which Founder you're most like!

Grade: 12, 11, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, K
Standards: 5 - Individuals, Groups, and Institutions, 10 - Civic Ideals and Practices
For: Educators, Students, Families
Tags: History, Bill of Rights, Free to Be You, Separation of Powers