On 10/25/09, Karla wrote:
> I'm a second year teacher. Last year, I used the textbook
> to teach the Constitution unit because I was hired just a
> week before that. I didn't like using the textbook, and
> would like to try a more hands on approach this year.
> I'll be starting the unit about a month from now.
>
> I have a general idea about wanting to have the class
> involved in creating / writing the constitution. Has
> anyone done a project like this? Do you have any
> suggestions?
Have you ever tried a Carousel Brainstorming Activity? I have
used this strategy as both a way to introduce the
Constitution/government unit to my kids and as a review. You
can email me if you'd like to have the "stations" for the
activity that I've done.
