Teacher Resources

In this activity, students analyze the relationship between a primary and secondary source to examine the links between constitutions as primary sources and secondary sources written about these constitutions. This self-paced module is aligned to the College and Career Ready Standards for Literacy in Social Studies/ History Frameworks.

This module contains several interactive features. Watch the Learn How to Use this Module tutorial to familiarize yourself with these features.

Please review the Accessibility page for all of your students.

Module Information

  • Grade band: 6 - 8
  • Readability level: Lexile Level 925-1185
  • Focus Standard:
    RH.6-8.9 - Analyze the relationship between a primary and secondary source on the same topic.
  • Topic: Analyzing the relationship between a primary and secondary source and constitutions of the world
  • Completion Time: 10 - 20 minutes
  • Vocabulary: Visit the Glossary page or click on words highlighted within the module for a narrated definition.

Student Resources for this Module

In this module, students are provided with links to external websites. The sites have been chosen for their content and grade-level appropriateness. Efforts are made to minimize linking to websites that contain advertisements or comments, but some of these websites may contain these features. Teachers should preview all websites before introducing the activities to students and adhere to their school system's policy for Internet use. In addition, multimedia on these externally linked sites may not be accessible to all users, such as those individuals requiring a screen reader or using a tablet. This module may contain links to Newsela, a free online resource for newspaper and magazine articles. You may need to create a free account prior to using the module with your students. We recommend checking all links prior to assigning the module to a student.

Module Bibliography:

"The Bill of Rights: A Transcription." National Archives and Records Administration. Accessed February 21, 2015. http://www.archives.gov/exhibits/charters/bill_of_rights_transcript.html Opens a new window

"The Constitution of Kenya." National Council for Law Reporting. Accessed February 21, 2015. http://www.kenyaembassy.com/pdfs/The Constitution of Kenya.pdf Opens a new window

"Afghanistan Constitution." International Constitutional Law. Accessed February 21, 2015. http://www.servat.unibe.ch/icl/af00000_.html Opens a new window

"Constitution of the Republic of Chile." University of Richmond Constitution Finder. Accessed February 21, 2015. http://confinder.richmond.edu/admin/docs/Chile.pdf Opens a new window

Using This Site

This lesson is built for use on classroom computers and tablets. If you have access to a desktop computer, laptop, tablet or an interactive whiteboard in your classroom, you may complete the lesson in your classroom. Otherwise, you will need to schedule time to use your school's computer lab. For technical specifications, see below.

Some activities on this site may include videos and narration, so you may want to have headphones available for students working at individual stations. For best results in viewing the videos and interactives, you should have a high-speed, stable Internet connection.

Technology

This site is an Internet-based activity, and it was built to run on the following computer operating systems and browsers:

  • Windows 7 or Newer: IE 8, 9, 10, 11; Current version of Chrome; Current version of Firefox
  • Mac OS 10.7 or Newer: Current version of Safari
  • iPad2/iOS6 or Newer: Current version of Safari
  • Android 4.0 or Newer: Current version of Android browser
  • Chromebook: Current version of Chrome

Users running Internet Explorer 8 will not be able to use the highlighter tool. Instead, teachers should consider partnering students for a brief discussion.

Visit the Accessibility page for detailed information on the site's accessibility features.