After studying the amendments to the Constitution, students propose a new amendment. Objectives Students gain a greater understanding of the amendments to the Constitution.
Students demonstrate critical thinking and creative thinking skills in developing a new amendment.
Review and discuss with students the important points of the amendments to the Constitution. Discuss the guidelines for adding a new amendment to the Constitution. Tell students to imagine that they have been appointed to committees to create a new amendment. Have students brainstorm ideas for the new the amendment. Write their ideas on the board.