Constitution Day Lesson Plans and Activities

Constitution Day commemorates the signing of the U.S. Constitution by 39 delagates on September 17, 1787.

 

Constitution Day is celebrated on September 17th every year.

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Constitution Day Journal & Activity Pages
FREE printable Constitution Day journal & activity pages.(PDF format)

Printable Constitution Day Crossword Puzzle
Create your own Constitution Day Crossword Puzzle.

Constitution Day Word Search
Create your own Constitution Day Word Search!

Printable Constitution Day Match-up Worksheets
Make a Constitution Day matchup.

Printable Constitution Day Word Scramble
Create your own word scramble!

Constitution Day Printable Worksheets
Check out our large selection of "make your own" and "premade" worksheets!

"In Their Own Words"
In honor of the country’s Sept. 18 observation of Constitution Day, Jones International University® has produced dramatic readings of key messages in U.S. history that influenced both the creation of the Constitution and the subsequent amendments to it. 

Center for Civic Education
In response to legislation passed by the U.S. Congress that requires educational institutions receiving federal funding to present a program pertaining to the U. S. Constitution, the Center for Civic Education, in collaboration with the American Association of School Administrators, offers lessons suggested for use at various grade levels.

Constitution Day
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Constitution Day
A number of resources from About.com

Constitution Day, Inc.
The site of the non-profit organization.

Constitution Day Resources for Teachers
Lesson plans, discussion starters, links to additional resources, and more.

NARA - Educators & Students Observing Constitution Day
The National Archives lesson: Teaching With Documents:Observing Constitution Day.

National Constitution Center
A great interactive site that helps students better understand each part of the Constitution.

U.S. Courts
Resources designed to be used in the classroom and the courtroom to support local Constitution Day activities.