U.S.

CONSTITUTION
PROJECT IDEAS
APRIL GASTINGER
WHAT DOES THE DATA SAY?

• Bradley 2014-2016 STAAR data- TEK 8.15 lowest performing

• Government
• Constitutional Convention
• Government/Citizenship
• Ratification
• Bill of Rights
STAAR EXAMPLES FROM LEAD4WARD

• 8.15D analyze how the U.S. Constitution reflects the principles of limited government,
republicanism, checks and balances, federalism, separation of powers, popular sovereignty,
and individual rights.

Source: Lead4ward
Texas Education Agency STAAR™ Released Test Questions
THE 7 CONSTITUTIONAL PRINCIPLES (8.15D)

• Teacher lesson in class.

• Brief research review.
• Group project explanation.
RESEARCH REVIEW

• Review where the library databases are located.

• Demonstrate how to locate and utilize the Destiny collection.
CONSTITUTIONAL PRINCIPLES PROJECT
EXPLANATION
• In groups, students will gather information about one of the seven or first six
constitutional principles. Students will learn about the principle and find a real world
example that demonstrates the principle.
• They will use the information gathered to teach the class about the principle using a
digital presentation.
PRESENTING THE CONSTITUTIONAL PRINCIPLES

• iMovie
• Adobe Spark
• Infographic
• Biteable
STAAR EXAMPLES FROM LEAD4WARD

• 8.15D analyze how the U.S. Constitution reflects the principles of limited government,
republicanism, checks and balances, federalism, separation of powers, popular sovereignty,
and individual rights.
• 8.19B summarize rights guaranteed in the Bill of Rights.

Source: Lead4ward
Texas Education Agency STAAR™ Released Test Questions
THE BILL OF RIGHTS (8.15D AND 8.19B)

• Teacher lesson in class.

• Brief research review.
• Group project explanation.
RESEARCH REVIEW

• Review where the library databases are located.

• Demonstrate how to locate and utilize the Destiny collection.
BILL OF RIGHTS PROJECT EXPLANATION

• In groups, students will gather information about the Bill of Rights. Students will learn
about each amendment and create a song, poem, or skit.
• Students will create a digital presentation to present their final product.
PRESENTING THE BILL OF RIGHTS PROJECT

• Music video or skit using iMovie

• Adobe Spark
• Biteable video