CLASS VISIT ACTIVITY Guide - National Constitution Center

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TEACHER MATERIALSELEMENTARY SCHOOL ACTIVITYOverviewThis guide has been developed for the elementary schoolclassroom, and has been designed to encourage participation ofstudents and to serve as a model for active participation in thecommunity. During the Pre-Visit Activity, students will be introducedto the National Constitution Center and provided with informationon what they will experience during their visit. Students previewtheir experience by creating an image in their minds of what theirvisit may be like.During the visit, students will follow an activity trail through thepermanent exhibit. Each stop includes experiencing one of theexhibit’s interactives, as well as some discussion questions. Theactivities can be led by a teacher or chaperone, or can be studentself-guided. The theme throughout the trail is active citizenship,and the rights and responsibilities of citizens. Each stop will wrapup with a “Rights, Responsibilities and Citizenship” question thatchallenges students to take what they have learned from the activityand apply it to their own lives. To wrap up the previous discussions,the final stop is focused on what makes an active citizen.MATERIALS LISTSTUDENT WORKSHEETSPRE-VISIT LESSONp.6 The Story of the NationalConstitution Center (Teacher Edition)p.7-8The Story of the NationalConstitution Center (Student Edition)p.9-10 Map HandoutsVISIT ACTIVITYp.14-15 Constitutional Notebookp.17 Activity Trail Data Sheet4 © National Constitution CenterPOST-VISIT LESSONp.18 What Makes an Active Citizen?
TEACHER MATERIALSPRE-VISIT ACTIVITYTotal classroom time: 45-60 minutes1. When students enter the classroom, have the followingquestion posted in the front of the room for all to see:write:What is the National Constitution Center?2. As students take their seats, ask them to consideranswers to the posted question. Encourage studentsto share their answers with the whole class. Note theresponses in the front of the class for everyone to see.3. Distribute copies of the The Story of the NationalConstitution Center (p. 8), maps (p. 9-10), and extrapaper for notes. As students follow along or take turnsreading, stop at each Brainstorm Bubble questionand discuss.say:What does the word “museum” make you think of?[Instruct students to draw their idea of a museumon the extra sheet of paper]What about the word “constitution”?[Instruct students to draw their idea of a constitutionon the extra sheet of paper]What if we were to combine those ideas?What does that make you think of?How is the National Constitution Center differentfrom other museums?What do you think you are going to see and experience atthe National Constitution Center?Can you think of any places in your community that arelike a town hall?Do you think you would sign the Constitution?4. As you read “The Story of We the People” havestudents fill in the questions on the map.say:Draw the path you will take from the busesto the Kimmel Theater.Draw your favorite food in the area where yourclass will eat lunch.Draw your state flag. On the Overlook, mark the spotwhere you think you will find your state flag.Make sure to check when you come to visit!In the box next to the exhibit, draw some artifactsyou think you might see.STUDENT WORKSHEETSp.6 The Story of the NationalConstitution Center (Teacher Edition)p.7-8 The Story of the NationalConstitution Center (Student Edition)p.9-10 Map HandoutsIn the box next to Signers’ Hall, practice signing yourname. This will come in handy if you decide to signthe Constitution.If there is a temporary exhibit open during your visit,draw something you think you will see there.5. Once the activity is completed, ask students to reexaminethe question they with which they began the class:say:What is the National Constitution Center?6. While reviewing the answers presented, ask students ifthey would like to revise the responses they see in thefront of the classroom.If the responses have changed, encourage students toconsider reasons why.If the responses have not changed, remind studentsthey will be visiting the National Constitution Center andstudying this idea in greater detail so they should keep thequestion in mind.7. Share the following with the class:say:We will soon be visiting the National Constitution Center.During our trip you will try out many different activities thatwill not only make the trip more fun, but we will also learnsomething about the Constitution and what it means to bean active citizen.8. After completing this activity, remind students ofgeneral guidelines for their visit to the Center.say:The visit to the National Constitution Center is a chance toask questions and find answers.Students must remain with their chaperones at all times.Cameras are okay in Signers’ Hall, but not in theexhibit halls.© National Constitution Center5
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