U.S. Constitution & Bill of Rights Activity Bundle- 3rd–5th Grade Social Studies

Teach early American government in a clear, engaging, and age-appropriate way with this 15-page U.S. Constitution & Bill of Rights Activity Bundle, perfect for 3rd–5th grade social studies!

This resource includes kid-friendly readings, interactive cut-and-paste activities, matching tasks, comparison charts, games, and creative projects—giving students a strong foundation in how the U.S. government was formed and why individual rights matter.

Students will learn about the Articles of Confederation, Federalists vs. Anti-Federalists, the creation of the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, and how amendments protect freedoms today.

✨ What’s Included (15 Pages)
1. Federalists vs. Anti-Federalists Sorting Activity

Students compare beliefs about government power, individual freedoms, and the Constitution using an illustrated cut-and-paste worksheet. Answer Key included.

2. Articles of Confederation Reading & Constitution Timeline

After reading about the Articles of Confederation, the nation's first government, students place key documents in chronological order, including the Articles of Confederation, Constitution, Bill of Rights, and later amendments, in this cut-and-paste worksheet

3. The Constitution – Infographic coloring page

A visual summary of the Preamble, all 7 Articles, and all 27 Amendments, including the Bill of Rights.

4. Bill of Rights Reading Passage & Matching Activity

An excellent age-appropriate explanation of the first ten amendments, why they exist, and how they protect individual freedoms. Students then match amendments to the correct freedom or protection using glue-in labels. Answer Key included.

5. "Constitutional or Unconstitutional?" Game

A fan-favorite activity where students use red and green paddles to analyze 10 real-life scenarios and determine whether they violate the Bill of Rights. Printable paddles (add a craft stick for stability), scorecards, and answers included. This is a fantastic classroom game OR can be done one one-on-one with a teacher/parent.

6. Betsy Ross Reading + Flag Design Prompt

A short biography of Betsy Ross and a creative design activity where students imagine they were commissioned to design the first American flag.

📘 Standards AlignmentC3 Framework (Grades 3–5)

• D2.Civ.1–4: Purposes, roles, and types of government
  
• D2.Civ.12–14: Individual rights, freedoms, and civic responsibilities
  
• D2.His.1–4: Chronology, change over time, and historical arguments
  
• D2.Civ.10: How laws protect individual rights
  

Common Core ELA Integration

• RI.3–5: Informational reading (Bill of Rights, Constitution, A.O.C.)
  
• W.3–5: Written responses, comparison activities, explanations
  
• SL.3–5: Discussions during Constitutional game
  
• L.3–5: Vocabulary and academic language (amendment, ratify, federal, liberty)
  

Typical State Social Studies Standards (3rd–5th Grade)

• Articles of Confederation
  
• Constitutional Convention
  
• Federalists vs. Anti-Federalists
  
• Branches of government & the Constitution
  
• Bill of Rights & individual freedoms
  
• Civic responsibilities and citizenship
  

🎯 Perfect For

• 3rd–5th Grade Classrooms
  
• Homeschool & Co-ops
  
• Constitution Unit
  
• Bill of Rights Lessons
  
• Government & Civics Introductions

*These projects are from Unit 6 of our full-year, Early American History curriculum.