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November 4, 2026

Checks and Balances Reading

A short, student-friendly reading that explains checks and balances in the U.S. Constitution, written for grades 3–5. Use it to introduce the idea or pair it with the Checks...

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November 4, 2026

Checks and Balances Jigsaw Activity

A hands-on jigsaw activity that helps students see how the three branches of government check one another. Students piece together how each branch can limit the others' power and...

Illustration of the U.S. flag alongside a parchment of the Constitution on a light blue background.

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November 4, 2026

Development of the Constitution (Lesson Plan)

Students learn how delegates such as James Madison, Benjamin Franklin, and George Washington wrote the U.S. Constitution, then use the Constitution and Bill of Rights as a model for...

Three historical figures with a book titled "The Federalist: A Collection of Essays on the New Constitution."

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November 4, 2026

Consequences of the American Revolution for 3-5 (Lesson Plan)

After independence, Americans had to figure out how to govern themselves. Students explore how the 13 states moved from British rule to their own governments, and the early problems...

BRI Jr. is an elementary social studies and civics resources for Grade K-5

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November 4, 2026

Bill of Rights Institute Elementary Curriculum

The Bill of Rights Institute's free elementary curriculum gives upper-elementary teachers a ready-made sequence of lessons, videos, and activities on American history and civics. Each lesson pairs a key...