Annenberg Classroom Constitutional Convention. Completing the three worksheets executive branch legislative branch and judicial branch using a variety of examples from the six countries previously studied participation in small groups and contributions to the convention debate. The lesson closes with a simulation of a constitutional convention.
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Annenberg classroom s free resources include over 65 videos on constitutional concepts and supreme court cases as well as games lesson plans timelines downloadable books a glossary and a constitution guide. Students work in cooperative learning groups to discuss and debate issues relating to the executive and legislative branches of government. Those who decided to come to philadelphia gained prestige when general washington agreed not only to serve as a delegate but also as the convention s presiding officer.
Constitution provides the original text and an explanation of the meaning of each article and amendment.
The national constitution center site provides classroom resources related to the constitution as well as civic participation and responsibility and the executive branch. Rhode island fearing national interference in its own state economic initiatives stayed away. Simulation is the primary methodology highlighted in this lesson. The national constitution center site provides classroom resources related to the constitution as well as civic participation and responsibility and the executive branch.
