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Creating the Constitution and a New Republic

4th Grade · Social Studies · US-SD-SS

8 lessons

Goal

Understand why the United States chose a constitutional republic, the origins of constitutional ideas, and the structure of the US Constitution.

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Learning standards covered

us-sd5.C.1.3South Dakota Social Studies Standards · All ages

Develop a logical argument explaining why governments are necessary

us-sd5.C.2.1South Dakota Social Studies Standards · All ages

Examine the origins and purposes of rules, laws, and key U.S. Constitutional powers