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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Historical Document

The Declaration of Independence was written in 1776 by Thomas Jefferson.

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

Living News Classroom Teaching Materials

Lesson Plan

These Classroom Teaching Materials are designed to be used in conjunction with the Living News theatrical performance at the National Constitution Center or stand alone.

Grade:
Standards: 1 - Culture, 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, 1.3 - 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: Civics, Current Events, Government, Living News

Magna Carta

Historical Document

The Magna Carta, or “Great Charter,” established the rule of law.

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

Mayflower Compact

Historical Document

This document was an 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

Music and Historical Narrative

Lesson Plan

Explore how music has shaped Americans’ understanding of their history.

Grade: 12, 11, 10, 9
Standards: 1 - Culture, 2 - Time, Continuity, and Change, 3 - People, Places, and Environments, 9 - Global Connections, 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, 1.3 - 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: History, Current Events, Government

Perspectives on the Constitution: Understanding Our Constitution

Historical Document

A perspective by Akhil Reed Amar, professor of law at Yale University Law School, and Douglas W. Kmiec, dean of Catholic University Law School.

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

The Federalist Papers

Historical Document

A series of newspaper articles drafted by Alexander Hamilton, 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

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