Week 6
Free Digital Constitution Alive Workbook
There is a free digital copy of the Constitution Alive Workbook included with your registration for class.. The Constitution Made Easy is in the back of the workbook. To access it, please follow these directions.
- Click Patriot Academy Login
- Click My Courses
- Scroll down to Biblical Citizenship digital workbook.
- It should say “enrolled” and you should be able to access it.
Resources
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Patriot Academy Leadership Congress
Leadership Congress for ages 16-25, Military/Vet Congress, and Coach Congress- there are so many ways to qualify to attend. Leadership Congress is an amazing experience. We recommend everyone attend at least once. Hope to see you there! Leadership Congress
First Liberty Institute- Kelly Shackelford
Very encouraging things happening with this organization. They are a group of lawyers that support cases for freedom and liberty pro bono and they are having amazing success in winning these cases. Their newsletter is fantastic and encouraging!
WallBuliders
WallBuilders is dedicated to teaching America’s forgotten history and heroes, emphasizing the moral, Christian, and constitutional foundation on which our nation was built. This is David Barton and Tim Barton’s organization. Check out their store! and don’t miss their How to Research series!
U.S. Constitution Escape Room
We did this mini Constitution Escape Room for Constitution Day one year. It’s print and go, not a lot of prep involved. We had a younger child participating with us, so we pair up in teams and it worked well.
The Federalist Papers: Large Print Unabridged 1787 Original Version
The Federalist Papers: Large Print Unabridged 1787 Original Version by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, John Jay. Many copies of the Federalist Papers have microscopic text… not this one! This is my go-to version. It is formatted well and the type is easy to read.
6-week course Homework- The Amendment Process & Duty of Citizens
1. Go to Constitution Facts and spend 15 minutes taking quizzes. Tell me five things you learned. Constitution Facts Quizzes
2. Go through Article 3 of the Constitution and note each power that Congress has over the Supreme Court. If you need a copy of the Constitution, visit the Patriot’s Hope Historical Document Library.
10-week course Homework- Article II- The President
1. In preparation for next weeks lesson on the Courts, please go read Article 3 and Amendments 5, 6, 7, and 8 of the Constitution. If you need a copy of the Constitution, visit the Patriot’s Hope Historical Document Library.
2. Go through Article 3 of the Constitution and note each power that Congress is given over the Supreme Court. If you need a copy of the Constitution, visit the Patriot’s Hope Historical Document Library.
*3. What are the differences between a mandate, an ordinance, a decree, a request, an order, a requirement, and a law?
4. Go to Constitution Facts and spend 15 minutes taking quizzes. Tell me five things you learned.
https://www.constitutionfacts.com/us-constitution-kids/us-history-quiz/
5. Read the Declaration of Independence again. If you choose to do this second part of the assignment, it will be a multi-week assignment. Create two columns and label them Grievance and Constitution. Write out each of the 27 Grievances. Then find where it is addressed in the Constitution.
For example
Grievance- Quartering soldiers in civilian homes
Constitution- Bill of Rights, Amendment 3
If you need a copy of the Constitution, visit the Patriot’s Hope Historical Document Library.
*Thank you to Coach Benjamin Leiby for the homework idea
Blogs Posts that Relate to Class
Jason writes about jurisdictions, enumerated powers, original intent, and more on our blog. You can earn an entry into the drawing for every blog post you read and comment on at the bottom of the post. Patriot’s Hope Blog
6-week course blog posts
10-week course blog posts
- A Democracy and Why We Don’t Want It
- What is the Significance of the Oath of Office?
- A Farmer’s Lesson on Holding Elected Officials Accountable
Action Steps Guide
Don’t miss your Action Steps Guide. Check it out today.
Bonus FOR FUN Word Search
Complete the Constitution Alive Word Search. I’ll give you one Happy Ticket for each word search you complete. Just tell me that you completed the puzzle (no need to send a picture)- this is on the honor system.
6-Week Class Goodbye
Thank you so much for joining us for the past 6 weeks. It’s been a joy to get to know you, laugh with you, and learn alongside you. Thank you for teaching us so much. We hope our paths will cross again soon. Until then… fight the good fight for our country. God Bless!
Help Us Continue to Teach Truth
If this class has been a blessing to you, Patriot’s Hope invites you to help us continue proclaiming the truth God has called us to boldly share. Thank you for partnering with us.
10-Week Class Ways to Continue to Earn Happy Tickets
- Take an Action Step. Make a call, write a letter, attend a school board or city council meeting. Let me know what Action Steps you are taking.
- Read a Patriot’s Hope Blog Post and comment on it.
- Do your homework and submit it. One Happy Ticket for each item completed.
- Invite a friend or family member to register for class! Then contact us and let me know their name so we can watch for the registration. Each class can stand alone. It’s never too late to have someone come.
