We The People

During your visits to the computer lab you will be researching and reflection on the idea of freedom. 
 What does it means to be free?
For the class project we will be working in groups to study the important parts of the Preamble.   You will be using the iPad in addition to desktop computer for this project.    

Each group should answer the following questions about the part it is studying.  Be prepared to explain your group’s answer to the rest of the class.

1. What does that part mean? Give an example.
2. Why is it important?
3. What does it have to do with protecting your rights and welfare?

You grade for this project will be as a group.  Please review the Group work Rubric before you begin.

     
Group 1
We the People do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.

Group 2
establish justice

Group 3
insure domestic tranquility

Group 4
provide for the common defense

Group 5
promote the general welfare

Group 6
secure the blessings of liberty

Websites:
Log on to the following Website to answer the questions
http://ps165computerlab.questionform.com/public/We-The-People

Preamble to the Constitution – Readers Theater
http://www.4thgradetec.com/files/Preamble_to_the_Constitution2.pdf

We the People:  The Preamble
http://www.scholastic.com/browse/article.jsp?id=7465

Celebrating Constitution Day
http://edsitement.neh.gov/celebrating-constitution-day

The Constitution For Kids
http://www.usconstitution.net/constkidsK.html

Constitution Travel Back In Time
http://congressforkids.net/Constitution_index.htm

The Constitution of the United States
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/history/us/documents/constitution/

The U.S. Constitution: An Overview
http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/article/us-constitution-overview

Just for fun

Constitution Word search
http://www.usconstitution.net/gifs/color/Kids_Word_Find.pdf