A More Perfect Union

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Subject:

Social Sciences

Institution Name:

National Constitution Center

Collection:

National Constitution Center

Grade Level:

Secondary

Abstract:

This lesson is designed to show the process of perfecting the Union through changes made to the Constitution and through the powers delegated to each branch of government by the Constitution. The lesson encourages student deliberation on race in America by familiarizing students with Senator Obama's speech entitled, A More Perfect Union, his famous race speech, given at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia in March 2008. Students are asked to read the speech for homework, guided by essential questions. In class, students work in groups to analyze parts of the Constitution, legislation and a Supreme Court opinion. They are then asked to consider them in regards to the progression of race relations in American history and Sen. Barack Obama’s call to perfect the union. The deliberation culminates with students creating an action plan detailing how they will play a part in perfecting the union

Course Type:

Learning Module

Languages:

English

Material Type:

Lesson Plans

Media Format:

Downloadable docs

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