Constitution Day for Kids | What It Is and Why We Celebrate It
In this social studies lesson, kids learn about Constitution Day, a special day that celebrates the United States Constitution and its importance in American history.
In this video, I introduce students to Constitution Day and explain what it is and why we celebrate it. Kids learn that Constitution Day takes place on September 17 and helps us remember the signing of the Constitution. The lesson explains, in a simple and age-appropriate way, why the Constitution matters and how it helps shape the government and rights we have today.
This lesson is designed for elementary students and is great for classrooms, homeschooling, and independent learning. It presents Constitution Day in a clear, kid-friendly way that helps students understand both the holiday and its historical significance.
It’s perfect for elementary social studies lessons, civics units, and learning about important American holidays and history for kids.
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00:00 What is Constitution Day?
1:31 What is the Constitution?
5:25 What was the Constitutional Convention?
8:11 When did Constitution Day become a federal holiday?
8:40 What is Citizenship Day?
Photo credits:
Picture of 1987 hospital:
John Charlton, CC BY-SA 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/..., via Wikimedia Commons
Assembly room of Independence Hall (Zoomed out picture)
Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/..., via Wikimedia Commons
Music credits:
Laserpack, Master of the Feast, Vibe Ace, Special Spotlight, Energizing, Screen Saver, Tech Live, Derp Nugget, Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 in G, Movement I (Allegro), BWV 1049, Aitech, Magic Scout- Cottages, Electrodoodle, Magic Scout- Farm, Pamgaea, Americana, Getting it Done
by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...
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Daniel
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