Constitution Day Activities|High School Social Studies

A file or printable companion for Boom Cards

by Ms. Naina

Price: 450 points or $4.5 USD

Subjects: socialstudies

Grades: 10,11,12

Description: Engage your high school students in meaningful analysis of the U.S. Constitution with these ready-to-use worksheets designed for Grade 12 Social Studies, Civics, or Government classes. Perfect for Constitution Day (September 17) or anytime you’re teaching about the foundations of American government. Primary Source Analysis – The Preamble & Article I * Students analyze the goals of the Preamble and evaluate the powers of Congress under Article I. *Critical thinking questions with space for extended responses. Constitutional Principles Chart *Covers the six fundamental principles: Popular Sovereignty, Limited Government, Separation of Powers, Checks and Balances, Judicial Review, and Federalism. *Includes definitions, constitutional examples, and reflection questions. Case Study Analysis – Constitutional Issues Today *Real-world scenarios on digital privacy vs. national security, state vs. federal authority, and freedom of speech in schools. *Students identify the constitutional principles involved and defend their positions with reasoning. *Reflection question connects to the Constitution as a “living document.”