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Constitution Newcast Project
Constitution Newcast Project
History I
Your task:
In four groups of six, create a newscast that explains the most important concepts in each Article
of the Constitution with examples of how it applies to contemporary society. (Congress, Executive
branch, landmark Supreme Court decisions, etc.) Use your pocket-sized copy of the Constitution
along with your textbook to write a script; develop power-point graphics and images, along with
background music for transitions.. Consider incorporating short 30 - 60 second commercials and
public service announcements (PSA’s) to address concepts. Make use of technology – video
portions of the newscast and embed in your power-point? Less technological? Consider wearing
costumes from the past... Be creative and have some fun!
Responsibilities:
Each member of the group must divide equally the sections of the Articles and the various
Amendments to the Constitution and write their portion of the script, find appropriate images and
background music, and coordinate with other members of the group regarding organization of the
newscast. Each member of the group must participate by presenting information. You will be
working on this project in class and be graded on your daily productivity as well as your final
product. Given the time constraints it will require work at home and over the weekend. Use your
illustrated amendments to save time.
Due Date:
Each group will share their product in a five to ten minute (maximum) presentation -
either live or video on Monday, January 10, 2010. Presentations may be recorded.
Comments: