Constitution Scavenger Hunt
From: Teaching American History
Grade Level: MS, HS, (College)
Remote Ready: With Modifications
Time: 1-2 Class Periods
Length of Reading: Pages
Day 1: In groups, students create an outline of the Constitution. Here's an example: "I. Article I: Everything about Congress."
Day 2 (or as homework): Students complete a Constitution Scavenger hunt, using their outlines as a road map.
More Information:
Grade Level:
MS, HS, (College): This lesson is meant for middle school and high school students; however, we think it would be well suited for college too
This Activity Involves:
Primary Source: This activity utilizes primary sources.
Group Work: This activity calls for working in pairs or groups or having a group discussion.
Image: Howard Chandler Christy, Signing of the Constitution, Oil on Canvas, Architect of the Capitol, 5/23/25, https://www.aoc.gov/explore-capitol-campus/art/signing-constitution.
