Grades 4–5
The Bill of Rights
Learn what the Bill of Rights is (the first 10 amendments, added in 1791) and match 7 amendments to the rights they protect, from free speech to a fair trial.
Social studies worksheet · Government and citizenship
Our Classroom Constitution
Write a classroom constitution: a preamble, 5 rules with reasons, and signature lines for everyone who agrees.
- Grade level
- Grades 2–5
- Time
- About 30 minutes
- Answer key
- Not needed: answers vary
- Kids practice
- Government and citizenship, Rules and laws, Voting, Rights and responsibilities
What kids do
“A constitution is a plan for how a group works together. Write 5 rules for your class, say why each one matters, and sign it.”
Printed on the sheet:
- We, the students of ______________, want our class to be…
- We agree. Signed:
Teacher tip
Use it to make your real class rules at the start of the year.
How to use it
- Connect the sheet to your class rules or a class vote.
- Use simple examples: the mayor helps the town, the governor helps the state.
- Read the sheet aloud for early readers and let them answer with drawings.
Watch for
Keep politics neutral. Focus on how government works, not on parties or people.
Talk about it
- What makes a good leader?
- What question would you ask an expert on this topic?
Take it further
Write a letter to a local leader about a real problem.
US Letter, prints well in black and white. Free for home and classroom use: print as many copies as you need.
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