Paving the Road to the Constitution

This activity allows students to brainstorm important information and break it down into 
categories.  Students work in small groups to brainstorm information and be able to place 
the information into the correct group. This activity works best when done on bulletin 
board paper. When the activity is over the information can be displayed in the classroom 
and used throughout the lesson.

Example:

Paving the Road to the Constitution

PEOPLE                              PLACES                              EVENTS

Draw a line between the categories and allow students to post the information on the 
chart with post-it notes. There should only be one idea per note. When the chart in 
complete hold a class discussion on the information it contains.  Coach students through 
the discussion by highlighting information that may be more appropriate in another 
category from the one it is currently in or that may be irrelevant to the lesson. Place the 
chart in the classroom so that it will be easily visible to students throughout the study.