The Making of the American Constitution

Grade
6-9
9-12
Lesson Duration

By Judy Walton on TED-Ed

How did a meeting intended to revise the Articles of Confederation lead to the new Constitution for the United States? Students watch a four minute video designed for “flip” teaching and then answer 5 Multiple Choice and 3 Open Answer questions to check for understanding. The “Dig Deeper” section has links to additional resources for students to explore.

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