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Every year, teachers wait too long. They plan a great Constitution Day unit, find the lesson plans, set the date — and then two weeks before September 17th go to order pocket Constitutions and the stock is low. Don't be that teacher. Order now.

LESSON OVERVIEW Grade: 8th Grade Civics Time: 50–60 minutes Materials: Pocket Constitution, student handout, whiteboard/projector ESSENTIAL QUESTION "Why does a document written 235 years ago still matter to every American alive today?" LEARNING OBJECTIVES 1. Explain why 2026 is historically significant for the United States 2. Identify at least three key principles of the U.S. Constitution 3. Connect the Constitution's founding ideals to modern American life 4. Art