Understanding the U.S. Constitution, Grades 5 - 12

Understanding the U.S. Constitution gives students on overview of the Constitution through short, easy-to-understand reading selections followed by questions and activities. This book covers the birth of the Constitution; the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of government; the articles; and the amendments of the U.S. Constitution. Through these activities, students will gain a better understanding of the compromises and forethought needed to establish the U.S. government. They will be better prepared for required U.S. Constitution tests after completing the lessons in this book. Resources include: -a copy of the U.S. Constitution -a 100-question practice test -graphic organizers for the branches of government Correlated to current national and state standards