Preamble of the U.S. Constitution
Explore the purpose and key phrases of the Preamble of the U.S. Constitution in this adapted lesson for remote/hybrid learning. Learn to explain and define important terms through videos and activities. Dive into the meaning of phrases like "establish justice" and "promote the general welfare."
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Teacher Notes: Purpose: Students will be familiar with the purpose of the Preamble of the U.S. Constitution. Students will be able to explain some key phrases and define key vocabulary as evidenced by their responses on the exit ticket. Please click here for the original lesson. Deconstructing the Preamble This lesson has been adapted for students participating in a remote/hybrid model.
The Preamble to the Constitution introduces the Constitution and sets forth the general purposes for which the government was established. It declares the power of the government comes from the people.
These are the phrases in the Preamble that may be difficult to understand. perfect union establish justice insure domestic tranquility provide for the common defence promote the general welfare secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity Watch the next two videos to help you better understand these phrases.
What Does the Preamble Actually Mean? You've probably heard of the Preamble to the Constitution and may have even memorized it for a class, but do you know what it actually means? We break it down for you phrase by phrase in plain English.
Schoolhouse Rock- The Preamble 1976. This song teaches about the opening to the United States Constitution, with its preamble set to music. When writing this song, they had to remove a small section of the preamble to make the song rhyme. This song was voted the 6th best song on the 30th anniversary edition. Sung by Essra Mohawk. Written by Bob Dorough, Tom Yohe.
Now it is time to show what you know. Directions: Read the original line from the Preamble and then put the line in your own words on the right side. You may need to rewatch the video, What Does the Preamble Actually Mean? When you are finished, please share with your teacher. PREAMBLE QUOTE YOUR INTERPRETATION In order to form a more perfect union Type here establish justice Type here insure domestic tranquility Type here provide for the common defence Type here Type here promote the general welfare secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity Type here
