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13th Amendment, Congressional Copy

Historical Document

This handwritten, Congressional Copy of the amendment that banned slavery is signed by President Lincoln, Vice-President Hamlin and over 150 members of Congress. This full color, two sided, 11"x17" mini-poster and discussion guide encourages students to examine this primary source and its impact on American society.

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

Born in the USA: Music as Political Protest

Lesson Plan

Analyze Springsteen’s use of irony and metaphor in this song that is more complex than it might first appear.

Grade: 10, 9
Standards: 1 - Culture, 2 - Time, Continuity, and Change, 3 - People, Places, and Environments, 4 - Individual Development and Identity, 5 - Individuals, Groups, and Institutions, 6 - Power, Authority, and Governance, 6.1 - U.S. History: America in the World, 6.3 - Active Citizenship in the 21st Century, 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, 5.2 - Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship, 5.3 - How Government Works
For: Educators
Tags: Civics, History

Debate It!

Lesson Plan

Role play two First Amendment scenarios and decide where you stand!

Grade: 12, 11, 10, 9, 8
Standards: 1 - Culture, 5 - Individuals, Groups, and Institutions, 6 - Power, Authority, and Governance, 7 - Production, Distribution, and Consumption, 10 - Civic Ideals and Practices, 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 - Principles and Documents of Government, 5.2 - Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship, 5.3 - How Government Works
For: Educators
Tags: Civics, Current Events

Declaration of Independence

Historical Document

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

Emancipation Proclamation, Leland-Boker Edition, 1864

Historical Document

Enacted in 1862, this edition of the Emancipation Proclamation was auctioned to raise money for Union troops during the Civil War. It is signed by Pres. Abraham Lincoln and Secretary of State William Seward.

Grade: 12, 11, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, K
Standards: 3 - People, Places, and Environments, 5 - Individuals, Groups, and Institutions, 6 - Power, Authority, and Governance, 7 - Production, Distribution, and Consumption, 10 - Civic Ideals and Practices
For: Educators, Students
Tags: History, Decoding the Document: The Emancipation Proclamation

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

Mayflower Compact

Historical Document

Agreement drafted by the settlers of the first New England colony.

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

Perspectives on the Constitution: A Republic, If You Can Keep It

Historical Document

by Richard R. Beeman Professor of History and Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences University of Pennsylvania

Grade: 12, 11, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, K
Standards: 2 - Time, Continuity, and Change, 5 - Individuals, Groups, and Institutions, 9 - Global Connections, 10 - Civic Ideals and Practices
For: Educators, Students
Tags: History

Perspectives on the Constitution: Constitutions Around the World

Historical Document

by Kim Lane Scheppele Professor of Law, Political Science and Sociology, University of Pennsylvania

Grade: 12, 11, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, K
Standards: 2 - Time, Continuity, and Change, 5 - Individuals, Groups, and Institutions, 6 - Power, Authority, and Governance, 9 - Global Connections, 10 - Civic Ideals and Practices
For: Educators, Students
Tags: Government

Seize the Vote

Game

Learn all about voting rights throughout history in this online game.

Grade: 12, 11, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6
Standards: 2 - Time, Continuity, and Change, 5 - Individuals, Groups, and Institutions, 6 - Power, Authority, and Governance, 10 - Civic Ideals and Practices
For: Educators, Students
Tags: Civics, Government, Destination White House: Presidential Elections

Sing for Your Rights

Lesson Plan

Learn about how the Constitution and Bill of Rights protect the rights of musicians.

Grade: 12, 11, 10, 9, 8, 7
Standards: 3 - People, Places, and Environments, 5 - Individuals, Groups, and Institutions, 7 - Production, Distribution, and Consumption, 10 - Civic Ideals and Practices, 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, 1.4 - History of the United States and New York; Key Idea 4, 5.1 - Principles and Documents of Government, 5.2 - Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship
For: Educators
Tags: Civics

The Constitution Happened Here Lesson Plans

Lesson Plan

This innovative, interactive resource is designed to uncover the vast wealth of history in our local communities.

Grade: 12, 11, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6
Standards: 2 - Time, Continuity, and Change, 5 - Individuals, Groups, and Institutions
For: Educators, Students, Families
Tags: Civics, History

The Constitution of the United States: Full Text

Historical Document

Read the full text of the U.S. Constitution.

Grade: 12, 11, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, K
Standards: 5 - Individuals, Groups, and Institutions, 6 - Power, Authority, and Governance, 10 - Civic Ideals and Practices
For: Educators, Students
Tags: Civics, Government

The Federalist Papers

Historical Document

A series of newspaper articles drafted by Alexander Hamilton along with collaborators John Jay and James Madison, urging ratification of the new Constitution.

Grade: 12, 11, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, K
Standards: 1 - Culture, 5 - Individuals, Groups, and Institutions, 6 - Power, Authority, and Governance, 10 - Civic Ideals and Practices
For: Educators, Students
Tags: History

The Reconstruction Amendments

Historical Document

Ratified in 1865 (13th Amendment), 1868 (14th Amendment), 1870 (15th Amendment). Also known as the Civil War Amendments. Amendments abolished slavery and guaranteed equal protection of the laws and the right to vote.

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

Virginia Declaration of Rights

Historical Document

Drafted by George Mason, this declaration of rights later became a model for other state constitutions and the Bill of Rights.

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

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