United States Government: Our Constitution
You will be researching our U.S. Constitution in preparation for creating your own classroom constitution.
Please download and print:
You will use the following online and print resources to complete this project.
Internet Resources
Ben's Guide to U.S. Government
for Kid (http://bensguide.gpo.gov/3-5/index.html) This site
provides information on Our Nation, Historical Documents, Branches of
Government, and much, much more. An extensive list of links is available
at the U.S. Government Websites for Kids page.
The Constitution for Kids (Activity Sheet)
National Constitution Center: Explore the Constitution for Kids
Welcome to The White
House for Kids (http://www.whitehouse.gov/kids). Let
Spootty, Barney, Ofelia, and India guide you through the White House.
Check out the News Notes and visit the White House Historical Association.
The more time you have to spend here, the more you will enjoy the
tour. If you can't find what you want at the White House for Kids
site, go to the Official
White House Homepage (http://www.whitehouse.gov/). At this
site you can utilize the search option to hunt for the information you need.
Welcome
to the Office of the Clerk's official children's Web site (http://clerkkids.house.gov/)
The Clerk is an officer in the United States House of Representatives. Explore
the role the Office of the Clerk plays in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Learn about the legislative process and its effect on you. Experience the
exciting world of government like you never have before. Let's go!
Don't forget World Book Online Ask your librarian for the login and password.
For Teachers:
Teaching Tolerance:
The Dirksen Congressional Center: CongressLinks - Class Constitution
Created by Barbara
Swetits
Last updated 11/01/2007