The U.S. Constitution : blueprint of a nation

Abstract

"The U.S. Constitution: Blueprint of a Nation" is an interdiscipiinary resource guide for use in an intermediate-level elementary classroom. The unit contains lists of appropriate children's literature, testing materials, supplemental teaching activities. and lists of additional instructional resources. In addition. the unit provides many ideas for integating a study of the U. S. Constitution into all areas of the elementary school curriculum. inclUding language arts, music. and spelling. The "U. S. Constitution: Blueprint of a Nation" contains many original activities for use as a supplement to the traditional social studies textbook. The activities simulate real-life scenarios and encourage higher-level thinking skills.