Student Activities

"Here Comes the Sun" Constitution Activity for High School

Grade Level:
High School: Ninth Grade through Twelfth Grade
Subject:
Social Studies
Common Core Standards:
9-10.L.3, 9-10.L.5, 11-12.L.3, 11-12.L.4.a, 9-10.RH.2, 9-10.RH.4, 11-12.RH.4
State Standards:
8.1.9B:  Analyze and interpret historical sources
8.2.9B:  Identify and analyze primary documents, material artifacts and historic sites important in Pennsylvania history from 1787 to 1914

Looking for a quick and engaging Constitution Day activity? Use the Beatles "Here Comes the Sun" song to introduce Benjamin Franklin's famous quote about the Speaker's Chair at the Constitutional Convention.

Materials

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

Download "Here Comes the Sun" Constitution Journal Activity for High School Students

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Last updated: August 21, 2023