An Interactive SmartBoard Intro to theConstitution for Grades 3-6

NEWLY REVISED WITH AN ADDITIONAL 23 SLIDES ADDED!

Everything you every wanted to know about the Constitution but were afraid to ask! In this updated and revised 41 page SmartBoard presentation, students are introduced to the abstraction of government and the Constitution in a very concrete way. This interactive presentation is geared grades three through six, and provides a basic yet comprehensive introduction to the Constitution and early American history.

Students are introduced to:
* Basic pre-Revolutionary War history
* The Colonies' strained relationship with England at the time
* The Acts and Events that led to the Revolutionary War
* The Declaration of Independence
* The Articles of Confederation
* How Our Relationship With England Shaped our New Government
* The Three Branches of Government and their Responsibilities
* Checks and Balances
* How Laws are Created
* The Bill of Rights
* Federalism

Infused with several humorous slides and embedded with four fun and relevant School House Rock® Videos. to provide some levity to an otherwise somewhat weighty topic, this presentation is a great introduction to the Constitution for children just learning about American government or a terrific review for older students!