We the PeopleGood Year Books, 2001 - Education Introduce students to each part of the Constitution by means of two-page activity sheets: a "Read-and-Answer" page that prompts them to find answers as they scour the Constitution's articles and amendments, and a "Take Another Look" page that helps students develop the skills of thinking citizens through activities such as debating important issues, researching today's leaders, and more. A final "You Be the Judge" chapter poses three legal cases relating to different parts of the Constitution. After students write their opinions, they read the Supreme Court's decision on a similar case. The full text of the Constitution is included. Grades 5-9. Suggested resources. Answer key. Good Year Books. 91 pages. |
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... choose to use this book in its entirety or on a piecemeal basis. Because the text often directly relates provisions of the Constitution to historical events, a teacher may choose from among various activities in order to integrate the ...
... choose to use this book in its entirety or on a piecemeal basis. Because the text often directly relates provisions of the Constitution to historical events, a teacher may choose from among various activities in order to integrate the ...
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... Choose either a realorfictitiousrepresentativeorsenator.Create and perform skits of yournominationdiscussions.Inyourskits,state how your chosen candidatemeetstheminimumrequirements.Referto issues the candidate has ...
... Choose either a realorfictitiousrepresentativeorsenator.Create and perform skits of yournominationdiscussions.Inyourskits,state how your chosen candidatemeetstheminimumrequirements.Referto issues the candidate has ...
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... choose these leaders from among themselves. The person chosen is usually a member with some experience in Congress. There is also another “assistant” leader for each party called a whip. These positions are not required by the ...
... choose these leaders from among themselves. The person chosen is usually a member with some experience in Congress. There is also another “assistant” leader for each party called a whip. These positions are not required by the ...
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... Choose an interesting discussion, vote, or speech. Research the background of the subject and reenact a scene based on it. on a bill, he or. Being. a. Citizen. When the representative of your she is representing you and your your ...
... Choose an interesting discussion, vote, or speech. Research the background of the subject and reenact a scene based on it. on a bill, he or. Being. a. Citizen. When the representative of your she is representing you and your your ...
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... choose, vote on these changes, and send them back. Have each chamber keep track of the members' votes as required by Article I, Section VII, Clause 2. The bills then go to a person chosen to act as the president for signature or veto ...
... choose, vote on these changes, and send them back. Have each chamber keep track of the members' votes as required by Article I, Section VII, Clause 2. The bills then go to a person chosen to act as the president for signature or veto ...
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