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Period: 2 3 4 5 6 7
Date:

Constitution Project
The objective of this project is to more deeply explore an issue which we are concerned with. Students
will research multiple perspectives on an issue or idea, and present them to their class on the Thursday,
Friday, or Monday, after their projects are due. This project will be due on Wednesday, May 26.
Throughout the next 2.5 weeks, we'll be teaching mini-lessons on important processes (such has “How
a Bill Becomes a Law” and “Amending the Constitution”). We will have one final quiz on
The purpose of your Constitution Project is to help you better understand the Constitution as we study
it. This project will be worth 75 points. Rubrics will be available for projects on Friday, 5/16.

All projects must be at our standard for clarity, content, and creativity. Doing the minimum earns you
an average grade. You may collaborate with someone from your same class period, but in no bigger
than a group of 3.

IM Conversation
You and a friend may communicate via Argument Poster
instant message and have the following Create a poster (standard size) depicting two
discussion: sides of an argument, such as:

“If you could take over the government, how
would you do it?”
You must include at least (per person) 350
words (per person - IM words not included!
OMG!), and explain which branch you would
start with, and why. In doing this, you
should show the strengths and weaknesses
of each branch, and your knowledge of
checks and balances. Conversations must
have a heading and be printed before being
turned in.
Is the Electoral College Good or Bad?
Pro/Con 2nd Amendment
Is the Constitution Fair?
Do Our Immigration Laws Work?
You may use a collage of pictures or words, a
design of your own, or a simple chart.
Persuasive Essay
Write a 5- paragraph essay (intro-body 1 –
body 2 – body 3 – conclusion) arguing for one
side in an argument like this:

 Is the Electoral College Good or Bad?

Little Book  Pro/Con 2nd Amendment
Following the same format for our “American  Is the Constitution Fair?
Revolution” books, create a book about any  Do Our Immigration Laws Work?
topic listed on this assignment sheet.
 Board Game
Make a board game – complete with “real”
board and pieces – explaining these
processes:
 From an Idea to a Bill, to Law
 Becoming an American Citizen
 Being a Responsible Citizen
 Getting Elected President
Descriptive Poster
Create a poster (standard size) describing one
of the processes of our government:
 How a Bill Becomes a Law
 How to Become a Citizen
 How to Amend the Constitution
 System of Checks and Balances
 Responsibilities of 3 Branches
 NJ/VA Plans and the Great Compromise

Be sure the game has a logical path to follow,
explains the process thoroughly, and even
include some setbacks (ex: going back to start,
being turned down for an application,
election, etc.). “Winning” should be reaching
the goal (ex: Good citizen, Becoming Law).
Be sure to include not only the titles, but
descriptions so readers can understand what
the poster is about. “Graphic Organizers”
make it very clear for readers.

Look at some of your old game boards for Video/Digital Story

ideas. Games like Life and Candy Land are
simple, while Chutes and Ladders or Sorry
might be more complicated examples for big
thinkers and those looking for a challenge.
Flash Cards
Make Flash Cards to help future students review
the Basics of the Constitution. Each Q & A must
be on separate cards, must use color, & must
WICS.
 Bill of Rights
 7 Articles
 6 Goals of the Preamble
 7 Principles of the Constitution
Create a video or digital story (2 minutes per
person) to explain any component of the
Constitution or our Government:
 Checks and Balances
 Responsibilities of each Branch
 Bill of Rights
 Any Amendment (such as the 1st)
 Immigration
In addition to the finished product, each
group member must submit a script or story
board to show proper planning and

Pop-up Book
Make a pop-up book describing any topic discussed on this sheet. Be sure to use heavier paper
(like construction paper) so it lasts longer. You should include a cover page, 5 pop-up pages, and
2 sentences on each page. Be sure to include on the cover what the process or topic is about. Use
your creative genius to make a topic come alive, and I will keep it to show future students. Not
just for showing off, but people will actually learn from your book if you do it well!

Be Creative!!! If you have another idea or topic, bring it to me, and we can discuss it. For vacationing
families, parents should contact me if this project runs into time constraints. Keep in mind, I am
distributing this assignment one month in advance, and I expect most students to complete it by the
deadlines given.
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Period: 2 3 4 5 6 7
Date:

Constitution Project – Planning Sheet

For this project, I am working: Alone With a Partner Group of 3

Who are you working with?

Describe what you're going to do:

What materials do you need?:

What resources will you use?:

Tentative Project Schedule:

Thursday, May 13 and Friday, May 14: Project selection and planning.
Friday, May 14: Distribution of Rubrics
Monday, May 17: Project Workday; Resource Day
Thursday, May 20: Project Work Day
Friday, May 21: Project Work Day; IMC available
Tuesday, May 25: Project Work Day
Wednesday, May 26: Project Due at beginning of Class!