3 Engaging Activities to Teach About the Bill of Rights
The Social Studies Teacher Podcast · Kirsten Hammond, The Southern Teach LLC
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Show Notes
The Bill of Rights is an important concept that needs to be taught in most U.S. history classes. But rather than it being a dull event, it can actually be engaging (and low prep) for your upper elementary learners!
Episode Highlights
- what the Bill of Rights is
- why is it important to teach about the Bill of Rights
- a brief description of each of the 10 Amendments
- some Bill of Rights fun facts
- 3 activities to implement for upper elementary (grade 3-6)
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