Amendments

Contributing Teacher(s): Jennifer Menees
Resources: Mobile Lab, Copy of Amendments

Standards Addressed:
Content: 4th Grade-4.4.spi.2. identify the rights outlined by the Bill of Rights (i.e., Amendments 1,5,6,8). 5th Grade-5.4.3 Recognize the rights established by the 13th, 14th, 15th, and 19th Amendments.

ISTE Technology: Students demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge, and develop innovative products and processes using technology. Students: a. apply existing knowledge to generate new ideas, products, or processes. b. create original works as a means of personal or group expression.

Introduction/Problem:
TW display [|Amendment Matching]. SW complete the game together and discuss the relevant amendments. After studying the amendments to the Constitution, students propose a new amendment.

Procedures:
Students will gain a greater understanding of the amendments to the Constitution. Students will utilize the knowledge they have to explore the amendments to gain a deeper understanding of their meanings. Students will demonstrate critical thinking and creative thinking skills in developing a new amendment.

Student Product/Work:
SW create a illustration demonstrating the meaning of a chosen amendment using [|kerpoof]. Students can create a drawing, writing, doodle or story to complete activity. Students will then create their own amendment to be added to the constitution. Students will be expected to explain their reasoning for their choice.

Assessment/Rubric:
Kerpoof Story Rubric-

Enrichment/Reteaching:
[|Amendment Flashcards] [|Rags to Riches Review]
 * __Reteaching__**: [|Amendment Matching]


 * Enrichment**: Students can debate and hold a vote on the creation of the new amendments.