The Founding of America and the Constitution Level 1 Tracing

The Founding of America and the Constitution Workbook introduces students to the people, events, and ideas that shaped the United States. Beginning with life in the Thirteen Colonies and continuing through the Constitution and the Bill of rights, each lesson presents important history and civics concepts in simple, student-friendly language.

Unlike traditional history textbooks, this workbook uses a simple format that reduces cognitive load while helping students build reading comprehension, vocabulary, and historical knowledge.

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Inside this 108-page workbook, you'll find:

• 20 American history and civics topics
• Short, easy-to-read passages
• Student-friendly vocabulary
• Comprehension questions with answers to trace
• Timelines
• Simplified versions of the Declaration of Independence, Constitution, and Bill of Rights
• Black-and-white illustrations for coloring and discussion

Created with accessibility in mind

This workbook features:

• One concept at a time
• Reduced visual clutter
• Larger, easy-to-read text
• Plenty of white space
• Clearly structured pages
• Activities that encourage success without overwhelming students

For Teachers

• No prep. Print and go. Save yourself hours adapting materials.
• Easy for paraeducators to use with small groups.
• Practice writing skills in the context of social studies – 2 for 1!

Topics Include:

1. Life in the Thirteen Colonies
2. The French and Indian War
3. Taxes and Colonial Protests
4. The Boston Massacre
5. The Boston Tea Party
6. The First Continental Congress
7. The Declaration of Independence
8. The Revolutionary War
9. Articles of Confederation
10. Constitutional Convention
11. The Constitution
12. The Preamble
13. Rule of Law
14. The Republic
15. Federalism
16. Separation of Powers
17. Checks and Balances
18. The Bill of Rights
19. Peaceful Transfer of Power
20. Civic Virtue

Perfect for:

• Homeschool families
• Students with special learning needs
• Special education classrooms
• Intervention groups
• Resource rooms
• Older struggling readers/writers
• Students working at a primary academic level

Important Information:

• You will receive a PDF download.  No physical product will be shipped.
• Files may be printed for use with your own students or children according to the included terms of use. 

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This is included in the Social Studies and U.S. Constitution Workbook Bundle.

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