What was the purpose of the Preamble? Download Lesson: Introduction to the Constitution

This 5th grade lesson is designed as an introduction to the study of the Constitution. The lesson’s focus on the language of the Preamble provides teachers with an opportunity to increase student reading comprehension and disciplinary understanding.

What were the Articles of Confederation? Why did they ultimately fail? Download Primary Source Set: Articles of Confederation

This source set allows students to study reasons why the Articles of Confederation were drafted, what their limitations were, and how these limitations led to the need for a stronger federal government.