Constitution Day
Activity Description
Students will learn the significance of the U.S. Constitution and Constitution Day, with a focus on how the census is called for in the Constitution and why it is conducted every 10 years.
Suggested Grade Level
5-6
Approximate Time Required
35 minutes
Learning Objectives
Students will be able to:
- Develop skills such as critical thinking, evaluation, listening, and speaking.
- Determine the central ideas of a primary source.
- Evaluate details in order to determine key ideas.
- Use textual evidence to support how census data affects funding for their community.
- Understand why it is important to get an accurate count in the decennial census.
Materials Required
- Printed student worksheets
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