Fourth-grade students recently brought history and civics to life as they recognized Constitution Day through a series of classroom activities focused on the U.S. Constitution and its Preamble.

Students learned about the purpose of the Constitution and explored the meaning behind the words of the Preamble. They then put their knowledge to work by completing a Preamble puzzle, reinforcing their understanding of the opening words and ideas of the nation's founding document.

The learning extended beyond studying the U.S. Constitution. Students also considered how the principles of shared expectations and responsibilities apply to their own classroom communities. Working together, they developed classroom constitutions outlining expectations for the school year.

The activities provided students with an engaging, hands-on way to connect an important part of American history with their own experiences. By creating their own classroom constitutions, students were able to see how agreements, responsibilities, and working together can help build a strong community.

The Constitution Day activities are one example of how EASD students engage with academic content through experiences that encourage them to think, participate, and apply what they are learning.

This is the Elizabethtown Story.