Intellectual Influences on the U.S. Constitution

In this lesson students will learn to evaluate how ideas from the past influenced the political thinking of the Framers when writing both the Declaration of Independence and in reforming the country under the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights.
Resource ID#: 201241 Type: Lesson Plan
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General Information

Subject(s): Social Studies
Grade Level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Computer for Presenter, Microsoft Office
Instructional Time: 50 Minute(s)
Keywords: Magna Carta, Mayflower Compact, English Bill of Rights, Common Sense, Declaration of Independence, primary sources, Constitution of Massachusetts, Northwest Ordinance, foundations of government, foundations of democracy, U.S. Constitution, civics, lesson plan
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan,  Worksheet,  Text Resource
Instructional Design Framework(s): Direct Instruction
Resource Collection: Civics Original teacher resources - Grades 6-12

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