Amending the Constitution
By Johnathan M. · 0 Views, Adapted 0 times
This 2-page handout for 8th graders explains the process of amending the U.S. Constitution. It builds understanding of civics and government structure.
Social Studies6-8
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Teacher Guide & Tips
- Use as a 30-minute introduction to the amendment process.
- Discussion question: Why is the amendment process designed to be difficult?
- Scaffold: Provide a graphic organizer to help students visualize the steps.
- Extension: Have students research a specific amendment and its historical context.
- Estimated time: 30 minutes
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“create a handout for students on amending the constitution”
Teacher Guide & Tips
- Use as a 30-minute introduction to the amendment process.
- Discussion question: Why is the amendment process designed to be difficult?
- Scaffold: Provide a graphic organizer to help students visualize the steps.
- Extension: Have students research a specific amendment and its historical context.
- Estimated time: 30 minutes
Amending the Constitution
By Johnathan M. · 0 Views, Adapted 0 times
This 2-page handout for 8th graders explains the process of amending the U.S. Constitution. It builds understanding of civics and government structure.
Social Studies6-8
Customize for your classroom
Share with your colleagues
Sign up for a free Diffit account to email this resource directly to your colleagues.
Sign up for a free Diffit account to save this resource to Google Drive.
What is Diffit?
Teachers use Diffit to get quality materials for their unique classrooms. Adjust difficulty, add scaffolds, or change the topic to get started.
Try Diffit for free