Celebrate Constitution Day! Documents you may want to share with
students!
The United States Constitution Link
ConstitutionFacts.com
Biography of James Madison Read a brief biography about
James Madison, the "Father of the Constitution."
The
People of the Revolution (Pictures)
Constitution Day
The
Constitution in its entirety (HTML version)
The
Constitution in its entirety (plain text)
The
Constitution Explained
The
Constitution in its entirety (HTML version)
National Archive's Constitution Page
This is the official site of the Constitution hosted by the
National Archives and Records Administration. Students can view
scanned images of the Constitution as well as view pages of
questions and answers.
US Constitution Day
White House for Kids Constitution Link
The
American Revolution
We the People
The Articles
Bill of Rights
At Home With the Constitution
Founding Father Benjamin Franklin
History of the Constitution
Interesting Constitution Facts
Ben's Guide to U.S. Government Link Learn about the
three branches of government that the Constitution established.
Biographies of the Articles of Confederation Signers
This site has biographies for the Articles of Confederation
signers. NOTE: The site includes ads.
CongressLink:
The Dirksen Congressional Center
Vicki Blackwell's Constitution Day Links for Teachers
Preview of Thomas Jefferson
American Memory TimelineThis resource was developed to help
teachers and students use the vast online collections of the
Library of Congress. The links to the right will lead you to
sets of selected primary sources on a variety of topics in
United States History. The sets are arranged by chronological
period.
Maps in Our Lives
explores
surveying, cartography, and geographic information systems.
Learn how surveying has evolved since 1760, as shown in maps of
George Washington's farm (1760 - 1999). See 40 items that show
recent advances in cartographic interpretation, design, and
production. See maps showing countries of the world,
California's population and ethnic distribution, North America's
natural gas system, the Middle East, and Iran. (Library
of Congress)eThemes Resource: Historic Documents: Bill of Rights
These sites are about the Bill of Rights, which are the first 10
amendments to the U.S. Constitution. View the actual document
and read each amendment. Includes ideas for classroom activities
about the amendments and what they mean to Americans.
eThemes Resource: U.S. Government: Executive Branch
Learn about the executive branch of the United States
Government. Topics include the American president, the
presidential cabinet, executive agencies, and presidential
history. Includes audio of radio addresses and virtual tours of
the White House. Also has information on Camp David and Air
Force One.
eThemes Resource: U.S. Government: Judicial Branch
These sites explain the role of the Supreme Court and the
judicial branch of government. Includes information on the
justices, explanations of court proceedings, summaries of
landmark cases, and a Webquest.
eThemes Resource: U.S. Government: Legislative Branch
Learn all about the U.S. Congress and how it operates. Other
topics include how laws are made, how to write a bill, and how
to contact your elected official. Includes interactive virtual
tour of the U.S. Capitol.
