ERIC Number: ED303405
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 1987
Pages: 534
Abstractor: N/A
ISBN: N/A
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The Constitution: Experiencing Democracy. A Curriculum Guide for Elementary Schools.
Colorado State Dept. of Education, Denver. Office of Federal Relations and Instructional Services.
The purpose of this Colorado state curriculum guide is to involve elementary school students in meaningful experiences about the U.S. Constitution and to promote democracy, democratic values, and citizenship education in elementary schools. This document provides an interdisciplinary approach to teaching about the Constitution through lessons in history, government, geography, economics, mock trials, language arts, literature, foreign language, humanities, mathematics, science, art, music, and physical education. Specific lesson plans, learning activities, and student handouts are included. Lesson plans contain: (1) intended grade levels; (2) objectives; and (3) required materials. Drawings and a 48-page bibliography are included. (JHP)
Descriptors: Constitutional History, Constitutional Law, Democracy, Democratic Values, Elementary Education, Elementary School Curriculum, Interdisciplinary Approach, Law Related Education, Learning Activities, Lesson Plans, Resource Units, Social Studies, State Curriculum Guides, United States History, Units of Study
Curriculum and Instruction Project, Colorado Department of Education, 201 East Colfax, Denver, CO 80203.
Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Learner; Guides - Classroom - Teacher
Education Level: N/A
Audience: Students; Teachers; Practitioners
Language: English
Sponsor: Commission on the Bicentennial of the United States Constitution, Washington, DC.; Colorado State Dept. of Education, Denver.
Authoring Institution: Colorado State Dept. of Education, Denver. Office of Federal Relations and Instructional Services.
Identifiers - Laws, Policies, & Programs: United States Constitution
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