Student Activities

"Here Comes the Sun" Constitution Activities for Grades 5-8

Grade Level:
Middle School: Sixth Grade through Eighth Grade
Subject:
Social Studies
Common Core Standards:
5.L.5, 5.L.5.a, 6.L.5, 7.L.3, 8.L.5, 6-8.RH.2, 6-8.RH.7
State Standards:
8.3.6A:  Identify and explain the political and cultural contributions of individuals and groups to US history from Beginnings to 1824
8.3.6B:  Identify and explain primary documents, material artifacts and historic sites important in US History

Use one or both of the activities to engage students in critical thinking about the meaning of Franklin's famous quote about the Speaker's Chair at the Constitutional Convention. A quick activity for Constitution Day!

Materials

This document includes two activity sheets for students, instructions and background information for teachers, and images of the Rising Sun Chair.

Download "Here Comes the Sun" Constitution Journal and Art Activities for Grades 5-8

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Last updated: August 21, 2023