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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... issues the Constitution has raised and continues to raise today. While not every section of the Constitution is covered in detail, an effort has been made to provide activities for those important sections that a maturing student can ...
... issues the Constitution has raised and continues to raise today. While not every section of the Constitution is covered in detail, an effort has been made to provide activities for those important sections that a maturing student can ...
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... issue. Analysis and discussion of issues is ever important to an active, vibrant democratic government. The subject matter of many of the activities suggested in “Take Another Look” may require the teacher to introduce the assignment ...
... issue. Analysis and discussion of issues is ever important to an active, vibrant democratic government. The subject matter of many of the activities suggested in “Take Another Look” may require the teacher to introduce the assignment ...
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... issues the candidate has publicopinionsonthatyouthinkareimportant.Talk about your candidate's priorexperience(forexample,whetherheorshe held an ... issue, offer solutions When Congress Is in Session, Who Takes the Lead? The. Take. Another.
... issues the candidate has publicopinionsonthatyouthinkareimportant.Talk about your candidate's priorexperience(forexample,whetherheorshe held an ... issue, offer solutions When Congress Is in Session, Who Takes the Lead? The. Take. Another.
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... issues and exchange information. Who's in Charge Here? chart of the positions of leadership. Read Article I, Section III, Clause 4 (page 71). Who presides over the Senate? Read Article I, Section III, Clause 5 (page 71). Who takes over ...
... issues and exchange information. Who's in Charge Here? chart of the positions of leadership. Read Article I, Section III, Clause 4 (page 71). Who presides over the Senate? Read Article I, Section III, Clause 5 (page 71). Who takes over ...
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... issues Doe. Next Wednesday there is a vote law that will increase income taxes if passed. This is a law about which voters in your district are very concerned. Some months ago you committed yourself to attend an assembly at a school in ...
... issues Doe. Next Wednesday there is a vote law that will increase income taxes if passed. This is a law about which voters in your district are very concerned. Some months ago you committed yourself to attend an assembly at a school in ...
Contents
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ARTICLE IIEXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT | 22 |
ARTICLE IIITHE JUDICIAL BRANCH | 28 |
ARTICLE IVSTATE TO STATE | 34 |
You Be the Judge | 60 |
AGuidetoCitedCases | 66 |
ConstitutionalResources | 86 |
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