Social studies teachers may be interested in this lesson plan from the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History. Created with students grades 6-12 in mind and designed to take place in 3 sessions, this lesson plan focuses on the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights. In the first session, students are asked to learn about and compare George Washington with George Mason, who argued for the...

Educators looking to celebrate Constitution Day on September 17 in their classrooms (or other important dates in American history) should be sure to check out the array of educational resources provided by the National Constitution Center. Here, visitors will find a large collection of resources with options for a variety of age groups. Students and general audiences alike have several interactive...