Advantages, Disadvantages, and Process of a Constitutional Convention
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Grades: 6 - 12
Video Description: David Robertson, author of “The Constitution and America’s Destiny,” discusses Constitutional provisions for a Constitutional Convention and possible advantages/disadvantages to such an event.
Type of Video: Segment*
Unique Video ID: First Amendment-40**
Quick Ideas for Using the Video:
- Use the video with other Educate.Today videos dealing with the Constitution in a jigsaw activity. Have different students/student groups view different videos and report their learning to the class.
*Segment videos are short excerpts edited from interviews or interactive programs that offer flexible and differentiated ways to use the rich content included in the full-length conversation.
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