Creator: Constitution Center | visit site
Grade Range: 6 - 11
Explore the rights the United States shares with other countries around the world with this interactive from the Constitution Center. Begin by selecting a constitutional right from the list next to the globe to highlight the countries that also include that right for their citizens. Select any highlighted country to compare their version with the U.S. In addition to sharing the text from each country, this interactive includes the percentage of text with content that matches between the two chosen countries.
In the Classroom
Include this interactive with any lessons on constitutional rights or when studying different nations. Create a Padlet, <a href="/single.cfm?id=10007">reviewed here</a>, for your class to add and comment on constitutional rights around the world. Create columns on your Padlet by country or specific rights, then enhance learning by asking students to share information and articles detailing information on that right. Use an online news site like World News, <a href="/single.cfm?id=8568">reviewed here, </a> for students to find news from around the world and search by regions. Extend learning by challenging computer-savvy students to create a game using Scratch, <a href="/single.cfm?id=9202">reviewed here</a>, that takes players around the world to learn about rights and freedoms found in different nations. Ask other students to create podcasts discussing current events and freedoms from around the world. Buzzsprout, <a href="/single.cfm?id=17015">reviewed here</a>, is an excellent podcast creation tool and includes features for adding links and lists to shows, and allows users to schedule podcast releases for specific dates and times.
At Home
Share this interactive with your student to use when researching nations around the world or when learning about constitutional rights around the globe.
Tags
countries, cross cultural understanding, bill of rights, constitution,
Subjects
American History, Current Events, Government/Civics: U.S, Social Studies, Social Studies,