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Social Studies - 5th Grade
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Standard 3
Students will understand the rights and responsibilities guaranteed in the United States Constitution and Bill of Rights.
Objective 1
Assess the underlying principles of the US Constitution as the framework for the United StatesÂ’ form of government, a compound constitutional republic.
 
USOE-Approved Lesson Plans   USOE-Approved Lesson Plans
  • How a Bill Becomes a Law
    After completing several activities students will be able to explain how a bill becomes a law.

    Enduring Understanding:
    The constitution established principles that guides the government decision making ability providing the framework through which we can evaluate our nation's progress and suggest means for improvement.

    Essential Question:

    • Why are bills and laws important?
 
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  • The Preamble to the Constitution: How Do You Make
    This page contains 5 EDSITEment lessons in which students investigate the purposes of the U.S. Constitution, as identified in the Preamble to the Constitution, and study fundamental values and principles as they are expressed in the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution.

 

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