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Biermann, Melanie; And Others – 1990
The life of James Madison, the "Father of the Constitution," and his role in U.S. history are discussed in this guide to an educational program designed to acquaint students with Madison prior to a class field trip to his home, Montpelier. An essay on Madison and the Constitution is included, as well as a vocabulary list, a historic…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Field Trips, History Instruction, Learning Activities
Madison, Montpelier, and The Constitution: A Field Trip Experience for Students. Elementary Program.
Biermann, Melanie; And Others – 1990
The key to a successful field trip is planning. This publication, designed to provide guidelines for elementary school teachers, outlines the step-by-step experience of a participatory visit to Montpelier, the home of James Madison. A prefatory article by constitutional authority A. E. Dick Howard, called "James Madison and the…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Elementary Education, Field Instruction, Field Trips
Peer reviewedGotchy, Joseph R. – OAH Magazine of History, 1994
Contends that "The Federalist" has been an intellectual beacon for the U.S. Constitution since it was written in 1787. Presents a secondary school lesson plan that focuses on the Constitution's ratification process, particularly the development of and campaign for the Bill of Rights. (CFR)
Descriptors: Civil Liberties, Constitutional History, Democracy, Democratic Values
Biermann, Melanie; And Others – 1990
The key to a successful field trip is planning. This publication, designed to provide guidelines for the middle school teacher, outlines the step-by-step experience of a visit to Montpelier, the home of James Madison. A prefatory article by constitutional authority A. E. Dick Howard, called "James Madison and the Constitution," provides…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Field Instruction, Field Trips, History Instruction
Download full textHandy, Harold G. – 2000
This lesson focuses on the post-Reconstruction South and the social practices based on race and skin color that hindered the South's growth as a region and relegated many people to the status of second-class citizens, in spite of the 13th, 14th, and 15th amendments. The lesson provides historical background and outlines a task for students to…
Descriptors: Citizenship, Civil Rights, Class Activities, Classroom Techniques
Mann, Shelia, Ed. – This Constitution, 1987
Each issue in this bicentennial series features articles on selected U.S. Constitution topics, along with a section on primary documents and lesson plans or class activities. Issue 14 features: (1) "The Political Economy of the Constitution" (K. Dolbeare; L. Medcalf); (2) "A 'New Historical Whooper': Creating the Art of the…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Constitutional History, Constitutional Law, History Instruction
Kentucky State Dept. of Education, Frankfort. – 1986
Ideas for celebrating the U.S. Constitution in the classroom, on a schoolwide basis, or in the community are presented in this guide. Classroom activities are categorized into art, research and writing, and miscellaneous. Designing a class mural and a class seal are examples of suggested art activities. In carrying out research activities,…
Descriptors: Art Activities, Constitutional History, Constitutional Law, Educational Games
Vigilante, David – 1992
This unit is one of a series that presents specific moments in history from which students focus on the meanings of landmark events. By studying a crucial turning-point in history, students become aware that choices had to be made by real human beings, that those decisions were the result of specific factors, and that they set in motion a series…
Descriptors: Constitutional History, Constitutional Law, Democracy, Government (Administrative Body)
Peer reviewedGallagher, Arlene F. – Update on Law-Related Education, 1991
Describes a two-day activity in which elementary students examine voting rights, the right to assemble, and women's suffrage. Explains the game, "Assemble, Reassemble," and a student-produced talk show with five students playing the roles of leaders of the women's suffrage movement. Profiles Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Lucretia Mott, Susan…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Biographies, Civil Liberties, Class Activities
Yeaton, Connie S.; Braeckel, Karen Trusty – 1986
Designed to meet the need for suitable materials for teaching the Constitution and the Bill of Rights to young children, this publication offers model lessons and teaching methods and includes specific classroom activities. In the book's first section, model lessons demonstrating the use of the newspaper to study the Constitution in grades one…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Constitutional History, Course Content, Grade 1
Close Up Foundation, Arlington, VA. – 1987
This document is composed of readings and activities concerning the government of the United States. The main topics addressed are: the Constitution, the Presidency, the Congress, the Judiciary, the bureaucracy, interest groups, the media, and the people. Each section begins with an introductory reading, followed by essays from prominent citizens…
Descriptors: Citizen Participation, Citizenship Responsibility, Court Litigation, Court Role
Yeaton, Connie S.; Braeckel, Karen Trusty – 1986
In recognition of the need for suitable materials for the teaching of the Constitution and the Bill of Rights to young children, this book suggests model lessons, methods, and activities teachers can use. The book is divided into two sections. Section 1 consists of model lessons demonstrating the use of the newspaper to study the Constitution and…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Constitutional History, Course Content, Curriculum Guides
Peer reviewedPatrick, John J. – Update on Law-Related Education, 1991
Reaffirms the importance of civic education and active learning about the Bill of Rights and attendant civic responsibilities. Identifies four categories of knowledge deficiencies about the Bill of Rights. Explores four key ways to improve teaching and learning about the Bill of Rights. Stresses connections between civic knowledge and the vitality…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Case Studies, Citizenship Education, Civil Liberties
