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The Constitution
 Celebrating the United States should not just be done on the 4th July. On September 17th we recognize Constitution Day. The Constitution is the most important document in our country. The Constitution is a list of rules, or guidelines, that protect and help citizens of the United States. Although rules do not always seem fun, we do need them everywhere; like in schools, neighborhoods, teams, and even families. Taking part in our government by voting, volunteering, and even expressing your thoughts and opinion on issues can be extremely exciting. Click below to find fun activities, facts, books, and websites that make government fun.
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More Constitution Resources
National Constitution Center
You'll find an interactive Constitution with clause-by-clause explanations of the Constitution, a constitutional timeline, a Save the Bill of Rights game for kids and lots more!
Ben's Guide to U.S. Government for Kids
Ben Franklin is your guide at this site that explores U.S. history, geography, civics, and citizenship from the U.S. Government Printing Office. With separate guides designed specifically for grades K-2; 3-5; 6-8; and 9-12, the site can be used by students of all ages. In additions to sections on our nation; how laws are made; the branches of government; the election process; and citizenship, you will also find interactive games and activities.
Kids in the House
Learn about role the Office of the Clerk plays in the U.S. House of Representatives and learn about the legislative process and its effect on citizens. You can find out how laws are made, go back in time and learn about important events that have taken place on the floor of the House, learn about some of the people who have served in the U.S. House of Representatives, or try your hand at a House trivia game. You will also find a collection of lesson plans.
White House for Kids
Take a tour of the White House with Flat Stanley, test your White House and American history knowledge with a quiz, find out about life in the White House, read about the Presidents and print out coloring sheets for them, or play some games.
PBS Kids Democracy Project
Students can learn how government impacts them by taking a virtual tour of a town's buildings, roads, and parks can go Inside the Voting Booth and learn the history of suffrage in America. While there they can create a customized, printable voter registration card. Next they can become president for a day and make the tough decisions that face a president. There is also a classroom resources section for teachers with lesson plans.
Counting Votes
Voting and counting activity for kids from Arthur.
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