US Constitution Fact File

5th Grade Social StudiesUS Government4 pages

About this worksheet

Research is the job on this 4-page fact file, which asks 5th grade students to use class materials or research tools to learn about the US Constitution. They draw a document portrait, then record the year written, city and building, main purpose, the three branches, the Preamble's opening words, and the name for the amendments added in 1791. Two boxes ask for one surprising fact and a short summary of why the Constitution matters today. It supports C3 Framework indicators D2.Civ.3.3-5 and D2.Civ.5.3-5, and the answer key gives each fact with example answers.

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Curriculum objectives covered

D2.Civ.3.3-5

“Examine the origins and purposes of rules, laws, and key U.S. constitutional provisions.”

The Main Purpose row, on why a new plan was needed, and the Why It Matters summary on rights and limits on power.

D2.Civ.5.3-5

“Explain the origins, functions, and structure of different systems of government, including those created by the U.S. and state constitutions.”

The Government Structure row, where students name the Legislative, Executive, and Judicial branches.

What's inside this worksheet

Fact File

A drawing box for a picture of the Constitution or a quill pen sits beside a six-row table. Prompts include "Location: (City and building)" and "Added in 1791: (What are the first 10 amendments called?)"

Did You Know

Students find one surprising fact about the writing of the Constitution. Hints point to the oldest signer and the person known as the "Father of the Constitution."

Why It Matters

In 2 or 3 sentences, students explain why the Constitution is still important, thinking about how it protects rights and limits the power of government.

How teachers use it

Library period

Book the library and give each pair a nonfiction book on the Constitution. The six-row table keeps the research focused, and most pairs finish in about 30 minutes.

Fast finishers

Did You Know has no single answer, so students who finish early can find a second fact, such as Benjamin Franklin being 81 when he signed.

Constitution Day

Use it in the week of September 17. Pin the document portraits and Why It Matters summaries on a hallway board.

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