Grade 4

Social Studies

Unit 6: Our Government

Activity 4: Limited and Unlimited Government (GLEs: 21, 22)

CC:  Then provide students with copies of the following documents: the Declaration of Independence, the Preamble to the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights. Place the titles of these documents on a timeline. Give students background information on each document to illustrate the catalysts for the writing of each.

Web Site:

Know Your Rights!: Federal Documents

http://www.harbornet.com/rights/states.html

Unitestreaming Videos

http://unitedstreaming.com

Segment One: Declaration of Independence (05:38)

An Introduction to the U.S. Constitution (03:32)

The Preamble (01:29)

The Bill of Rights (03:04)