When Change Is Needed

In this lesson students will examine the reasons why the United States Constitution includes the amendment process. Students will identify what it means to amend the U.S. Constitution and the number of times it has been amended across the course of history. Students will also identify amendments to the U.S. Constitution by examining various periods in history that resulted in the passage of constitutional amendments.
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Subject(s): Social Studies
Grade Level(s): 5
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Internet Connection, Microsoft Office
Instructional Time: 40 Minute(s)
Keywords: amendment, amending, U.S. Constitution, 13th Amendment, 14th Amendment, 15th Amendment, rights, timeline, equality, amendment process, change, 5th grade, reading, Bill of Rights, Reconstruction, Civil War, slavery, equality, citizenship, citizens, constitutional rights, constitution, dates, passage, Reconstruction amendments
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan,  Worksheet,  Text Resource
Instructional Design Framework(s): Direct Instruction, Writing to Learn
Resource Collection: Integrated Social Studies with Civics Teacher Resources - Grades K-5

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