BRI Lessons & Resources

Structure, Content, and Underlying Principles of the Constitution
Ideal for middle school students, this lesson from Being an American helps students understand the purpose, content, underlying ideas, and constitutional principles of each Article in the Constitution.

The Constitution Activity: A Second Study
Give students a copy of Handout A: The United States Constitution. Students will read the entire document and then break up into seven groups. Assign groups the following sections of the document: Article I, Section A; Article I, Section B, Article I, Section C; Article II; Article III; Articles IV and V; and Articles VI and VII...Read More.
 

New Think the Vote Debate Prompt
Did you know that every two weeks during the school year, you and your students have the chance to win prizes by making the strongest argument on either side of the latest current events debate prompt? This week's question: Should LGBTQ+ history be taught in state curricula? 

Every two weeks, the students who make the strongest case on both sides win a Thomas Jefferson T-Shirt, a $25 Amazon gift card, and a chance to win a $1000 scholarship at the end of the school year. Their referring teachers also win a $25 Amazon gift card and swag for them and their entire your entire class.

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