Middle School Resources

Interactive Constitution

Explore the Constitution with this easy to use, clause-by-clause guide to constitutional principles and facts.

Town Hall Walls

With the format pioneered at the National Constitution Center, it is easy to turn your classroom into a town hall where constitutional issues are deliberated.

Meet the Founders

Complete biographies of the 55 delegates to the Constitutional Convention of 1787.

Constitution Newswire

Have your students dig into the latest headlines and discover the Constitution’s relevance to what’s happening today.

10 Fast Facts on the Constitution

Fast Facts and teach TEN key facts about the Constitution.

Centuries of Citizenship – A Constitutional Timeline

Discover how 200 years of constitutional history has been shaped through a collection of stories and headlines spotlighting some of the people, events and issues in American history.

Citizens’ Help Desk

Track legislation and election results, contact your representatives, and gain the civic knowledge that is the foundation of informed, active citizenship, all from this remarkable section of the Center’s website!

Printable Text of the U.S. Constitution

Download the full text of the Constitution as a PDF in English or in any of the 10 other languages available!

Founding Documents – Full Text

Read the full text of several founding documents, including the Magna Carta and Mayflower Compact among many others.

To Sign or Not to Sign: The Ultimate Constitution Day Lesson Plan

From the moment students enter the room, they will begin to examine and understand the role of the people in the Constitution.

Shop for Materials

Pocket Constitution
Pocket Constitution
The Pocket United States Constitutions are 9-by-22 inches and fold into an approximately 3-by-3 inch square.
Constitution Day Kit
Constitution Day Kit
Everything you need for a Constitution Day lesson and activities. Comes with lesson plan, DVD, pocket constitutions and more!