Middle School Activities | Constitution Day Hub

Educational and fun activities for middle school students to discover.

Themes

Partner Organizations

Picture of the Preamble of the United States Constitution with a gavel.

Let’s Learn About Articles I, II, and III of the U.S. Constitution

This patriotic and nationalistic allegorical woodcut, probably created for a banner or a similar type of display shows the figure of Liberty arising from an altar in a temple. The figure holds the Bill of Rights, a staff and a liberty cap. On the altar is inscribed Preserved by Concord. Above the temple an eagle holds a streamer with the slogan "The Union Must and Shall be Preserved."

The Amendments that Got Away

Thomas Jefferson. “Tabulation of State Votes on Amendments to the Constitution,” 1789–1791. Manuscript document.

The Bill of Rights: Debating the Amendments

The Constitution Explained

The Constitution EXPLAINED: Video Series

Photo of an 1860s drawing of the east front view of U.S. Capitol with ornamental border.

The Constitution of the United States Explained Article 1, Section 1: Congress

Group of men gathered around. Text says "The right of the People."

The Story of the Bill of Rights

Group of American founding fathers, including Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin, presenting the Declaration of Independence.

The Three Branches of Government

Engraving after John Trumbull’s painting showing the Committee of Five presenting the draft Declaration of Independence to John Hancock.

Two perspectives on originalism and the Constitution

Picture of a gavel in a grey background.

What is the Judicial Branch

U. S. map with waving flag.

What Roles do Congress and the U.S. President Play in Foreign Policy?