Indiana Sixth Grade Civics Standard 1 Resources

Sixth Grade Civics

Standard 1 (Essential Standard)

Summarize the principles and purposes of government as stated in the Preamble to the United States Constitution.

Lesson: What Basic Ideas About Government Are Included In the Preamble?

• Class PowerPoint [PPT]
• Class Guide [Word]
• Vocabulary Worksheet [Word] [PDF]
• Critical thinking Exercises [Word] [PDF]
• Biography Reading Gouverneur Morris [Word] [PDF]

Video Resources

• The Constitution Explained: We the People [Video]

Inquiry-Based Assessment Question

• The U.S. Constitution begins with a preamble explaining the purpose of the Constitution and government. What is the purpose of government?

We the People Curriculum Connection: Lesson 11

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