As you learned the unit, the Constitution not only changed the way that the United States operated but also changed the way that people lived in the United States under these new laws and regulations. And we are still benefiting from the freedoms embodied in the Constitution to this day! For this activity, you will create a mural-style poster/infographic that creatively celebrates the Constitution and illustrates the various ways that you have benefited from the Constitution today. While you are free to let your creativity run wild with your poster design and organization, there are a few requirements that you will need to make sure are met: An overview of what the Constitution outlines Text and/or illustration summarizing Articles 1-3 Text and/or illustration summarizing Articles 4-6 Text and/or illustration summarizing Articles 7 Three specific ways that you, your family, and friends benefit from the Constitution Include 1-3 sentences describing each benefit Include an image or graphic to depict each benefit At least three interesting and fascinating facts about the Constitution As you can see, this is a lot of information to include on one poster, which means that you will need to get pretty creative about how you organize all the information that you need to include. And while your poster should be colorful, creative, and aesthetically pleasing above all else, it also must be informative – the goal is to display the pertinent information in a creative manner!! To help you find information to include on your poster, you may use information from the unit in addition to researching online. The following websites will help you find some of the specific information required above: https://constitutioncenter.org/ https://www.constitutionfacts.com/ You can create your poster by hand on actual poster board and take clear and detailed photographs of your work to submit for grading or you may choose to create your poster digitally in an illustration, slideshow, or word processing program! Please include a list

Celebrating the U.S. Constitution is a wonderful endeavor. Let’s dive into creating your mural-style poster/infographic that creatively highlights the Constitution and its impact on our lives. Here’s how you can organize your poster:Overview of the Constitution:The U.S. Constitution is the supreme law of the land. It was written in 1787 by the Founding Fathers and ratified in 1788. This foundational document outlines the powers and duties of the federal government, including the three branches: legislative, executive, and judicial1.Summarizing Articles 1-3:Article I: Establishes the legislative branch (Congress) with the power to make laws. It consists of the House of Representatives and the Senate.Article II: Creates the executive branch (the President) responsible for enforcing laws.Article III: Establishes the judicial branch (Supreme Court) to interpret laws and ensure justice2.Summarizing Articles 4-6:Article IV: Addresses the relationship between states and ensures that states respect each other’s laws and rights.Article V: Describes the process for amending the Constitution.Article VI: Declares the Constitution as the supreme law of the land, overriding conflicting state laws2.Summarizing Article 7:Article VII: Details the process for ratifying the Constitution by nine out of thirteen states, making it legally binding2.Three Ways We Benefit from the Constitution:Freedom of Speech: The First Amendment protects our right to express opinions, criticize the government, and engage in open dialogue.Right to Bear Arms: The Second Amendment allows citizens to own firearms for self-defense and other lawful purposes.Due Process and Equal Protection: The Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments ensure fair treatment under the law and protect our rights regardless of race, gender, or background.Fascinating Facts About the Constitution:Amendments: There are currently 27 constitutional amendments, including the Bill of Rights.Alexander Hamilton’s Call: Alexander Hamilton proposed the Constitutional Convention in 1786 to address the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation.Independence Hall: The Constitutional Convention took place at Independence Hall in Philadelphia, where the Declaration of Independence was adopted23.Remember, your poster should be both informative and visually appealing. Feel free to incorporate images, graphics, and colors to engage your audience. Good luck, and let your creativity shine!