The Constitutional Convention

In this tutorial, you will view a video about the Constitutional Convention of 1787 - when the Founding Fathers of our nation wrote the U.S. Constitution. This presentation explains who these "Framers" were, what their ideas meant, and what federalism and the separation of powers mean to us. Enjoy!
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Direct Link: https://constitutioncenter.org/learn/hall-pass/constitution-day-2010-the-judicial-branch

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Subject(s): Social Studies
Grade Level(s): 7
Intended Audience: Students
Suggested Technology: Computers for Students, Internet Connection, Speakers/Headphones
Instructional Time: 20 Minute(s)
Keywords: U.S. Constitution, Articles of Confederation, House of Representatives, Senate, checks and balances, separation of powers, government, Framers, federalism, delegates, We the People, Constitution, Constitutional Convention, Virginia Plan, New Jersey Plan, signers, Founding Fathers, Civics, tutorial
Instructional Component Type(s): Tutorial,  Video/Audio/Animation, 
Resource Collection: Social Studies - Civics - Grades 6-8 Existing Student Tutorials

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