Cause for a Constitution: Part 1

In this lesson, students will read an informational text about the events leading up to the American Revolution. They will discuss the preamble to the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights. Students will engage in a discourse circle about how the experiences of the colonists leading up to the American Revolution laid the groundwork that would later be reflected in the Constitution. This is lesson 1 of 3 in a mini-unit integrating civics and social studies.

Resource ID#: 210108 Type: Lesson Plan

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General Information

Subject(s): Social Studies

Grade Level(s): 5

Intended Audience: Educators

Suggested Technology: Document Camera, Computer for Presenter, LCD Projector

Instructional Time: 45 Minute(s)

Resource supports reading in content area:Yes

Keywords: cause and effect, flow map, U.S. Constitution, American Revolution, Florida constitution, Colonial Period, Bill of Rights, Preamble

Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan, Text Resource

Instructional Design Framework(s): Direct Instruction

Resource Collection: Summer 2023 Integrated Civics and Social Studies

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