Understanding the Great Preamble Race

Jennifer Bazit from Thriving Grade Five shares her method for teaching the Preamble to the Constitution. She divides the Constitution into three parts: the Preamble, branches of government, and the Bill of Rights. To help students memorize the Preamble, she uses a fun activity called the Great Preamble Race, where students recite the Preamble to adults in exchange for signatures on a game board. This activity, along with the Schoolhouse Rock song, helps students memorize the Preamble effectively. Jennifer encourages others to try this method and provides resources for further practice.

What are the three main parts of the Constitution unit as described by Jennifer?

• The Preamble, the Articles, and the Amendments

• The Preamble, the Declaration of Independence, and the Bill of Rights

• The Preamble, the branches of government, and the Bill of Rights

• The Articles, the Bill of Rights, and the Amendments

Why is it important for students to understand the words of the Preamble?

• To prepare for a spelling test

• To understand the historical references and significance

• To help them write their own constitution

• Because it is a requirement for graduation

What is the purpose of the Great Preamble Race?

• To teach students about the branches of government

• To test students' knowledge of American history

• To help students memorize the Preamble through a fun activity

• To encourage students to write their own preamble

How do students progress in the Great Preamble Race?

• By participating in a debate about the Constitution

• By completing worksheets on the Constitution

• By reciting the Preamble to adults and getting signatures

• By writing essays about the Preamble

What additional tool is used to help students memorize the Preamble?

• A flashcard app

• A historical documentary

• The Schoolhouse Rock song

• A virtual reality experience

What happens when students explain a phrase from the Preamble during the race?

• They get an extra space signed on their game board

• They earn extra credit in class

• They receive a prize

• They move to the next level of the game

What is the ultimate goal of the Great Preamble Race?

• To finish first in a national competition

• To memorize the Preamble and understand its meaning

• To create a new version of the Preamble

• To learn about the history of the United States

What is the benefit of using music to help memorize the Preamble?

• It provides a historical context

• It is a requirement for the race

• It makes the Preamble longer

• It helps the words stick in students' heads

What is included in the Constitution practice page freebie mentioned in the video?

• Practice pages on the Preamble, branches of government, and the Bill of Rights

• A biography of the founding fathers

• A list of historical events

• A complete guide to the Constitution

What does Jennifer encourage viewers to do at the end of the video?

• To write their own Constitution

• To try the Great Preamble Race activity

• To memorize the entire Constitution

• To visit historical sites