Constitution Day Activities & Worksheets

Description

Make learning about the U.S. Constitution more engaging with this 50+ page Constitution Day activity pack for 2nd–5th grade.

This printable Constitution Day pack introduces students to the Constitution and the events surrounding its creation through reading, writing, puzzles, coloring, and hands-on activities.

Students will learn about important topics including the Constitutional Convention, the Great Compromise, the Preamble, ratification, and the three branches of government.

What’s Included

• Constitution Day crowns
• Constitution coloring pages
• Full-color Constitution posters
• Reading comprehension activities
• Preamble activities
• Constitutional Convention activities
• Great Compromise worksheets
• Articles of Confederation activities
• Ratification activities
• Three branches of government worksheets
• Checks and balances
• Constitution Day spelling activities
• Word search
• Word scramble
• Crossword puzzle
• Games and puzzles
• Answer keys

Perfect for Grades 2–5

These Constitution Day printables work well for elementary social studies and U.S. government lessons. Use individual pages as part of a lesson or work through the activities as a larger Constitution unit.

They’re great for:

• Constitution Day on September 17
• U.S. government units
• American history lessons
• Homeschool
• Classroom activities
• Centers
• Morning work
• Early finishers

Topics Covered

Students explore the U.S. Constitution and Preamble, why the Constitutional Convention was held, the Great Compromise, how the Constitution was ratified, the Articles of Confederation, and the roles of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches.

The variety of activities means students aren’t simply reading and answering questions—they can also solve puzzles, color, write, investigate, and create.

Good to Know

This is a digital PDF download designed for US Letter (8.5″ × 11″) paper.

Most activities are black and white for easy printing, with a set of full-color posters also included. Answer keys are provided where appropriate.

No physical product will be shipped.