U. S. CONSTITUTION PROJECT
100 points U.S. History
DUE: ____________________________________________
You will be creating a portfolio of assignments centered on the U. S.
Constitution. We will be analyzing the Constitution as a written
document and as a piece of history. Your assignments will be both
written and creative, as you examine and reflect on the contents of
the Constitution. The following assignments are included in the
project:
1) Cover Page – title, illustration, full heading
2) Preamble Interpretation Collage – your interpretation
of the preamble and pictures to represent each of its
goals.
3) Constitution Book – an illustrative summary book of
the Constitution’s contents, including the preamble,
7 articles of Constitution, and amendments
4) “Separation of Powers” Diagram – triangular visual
representation of the powers of the 3 branches of
government and the checks & balances system
5) “How a Bill Becomes a Law” Book – visual
representation of the steps to a bill becoming a law
6) Amendment Illustrations – paraphrases and
illustrations of 8 of the amendments
Name: _____________________________ Homeroom: ________________
U. S. CONSTITUTION PROJECT
100 points U.S. History
DUE: _________________________________
Criteria for grading:
Points
Cover Page – Title/Picture/Heading
10
Neat, colorful, original, eye-catching!
Preamble Interpretation Collage
10
Neat, colorful, 6 pictures, your own words
Constitution Book
20
Neat, 9 detailed pages with colorful pictures
“Separation of Powers” Triangle
20
Neat, colorful, title, 3 pictures, detailed
“How a Bill Becomes a Law” Book
20
Neat, colorful, 6 steps & pictures, creative cover
Amendment Illustration – 8 amendments
20
Number/Paraphrase/Picture, neat, colorful
(*Extra Credit – 2 points each extra amendment)
TOTAL:
GRADE:
100
A
B
C
D
The Preamble Interpretation Collage:
F
You
Teacher__
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In order to complete this part of the assignment, you will need to write out the preamble in
your own words. What does each of the 6 goals of the preamble mean to you and how do you
interpret it? Once you have your own version of the preamble, you need to create a hand
drawn picture to go with each goal. Each picture should be drawn neatly with color and no stick
figures.
Constitution Book:
Create your very own Constitution book using the “Structure of the Constitution” note sheet.
Your book should include a creative cover and the following 9 pages. Each of the 9 pages should
have a title, descriptive details, and a colorful drawing:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
preamble
Article 1
Article 2
Article 3
Article 4
Article 5
Article 6
Article 7
Amendments
Congress
Senate
House of
Representatives
Separation of Powers Diagram:
Create a diagram of the separation of powers. Your diagram should include each branches
leader(s), job, picture(s), and checks on other branches using arrows.
DIAGRAM
SEPARATION OF POWERS
LEGISLATIVE
EXECUTIVE
Amendment Illustrations:
JUDICIAL
There are 27 amendments, or changes, in the U.S. Constitution. You will paraphrase (put into
your own words) and illustrate your choice of eight of these amendments. You will place two
amendments on each page of your project (see example below). Each page must have:
1) Number of amendment
2) Paraphrase (your own words) of amendment
3) Picture of amendment’s meaning
You may use images from newspapers, magazines, clip art, or your own original art. The
example below shows one part of the First Amendment. Obviously you need to choose one of
the other rights guaranteed by the Constitution for the First Amendment… Have fun!
AMENDMENT 1
Individuals have the right to gather peacefully.
Criminals have the right to not say
they are guilty in court.
I plead the fifth!
AMENDMENT 5
How a Bill becomes a Law book:
Using your notes for how a bill becomes a law, create a mini-book with 6 pages which outlines
the process. Each step of the process should have it’s own page in your book including a
description of the step and a picture. Your book must include a cover, have 6 steps and 6
pictures, and be neat and colorful.