We the People Quilt
Bring the Bill of Rights to life! Create a visual Bill of Rights to hang in the classroom using Crayola™ Color Sticks™ Colored Pencils.
1. Students will read the Bill of Rights and choose an amendment to illustrate for the classroom quilt.
2. Measure an 8in. x 8in. square (20.3cm x 20.3cm) on white construction paper, and cut it out with scissors.
3. Use Color Sticks™ Colored Pencils and Crayola™ Heads ‘n Tails™ Markers to draw the illustration. Lay the Color Sticks flat to cover a large background area.
4. Punch holes in all four corners of the quilt square with a hole punch.
5. Connect the quilt squares together by threading large paper clips through the holes.
6. To create a header to hang the quilt squares, cut a long strip of posterboard with scissors. Write a heading with Heads ‘n Tails™ Markers. Punch holes along the bottom of the header and attach the quilt squares with paper clips.
7. Cut small strips of fabric with scissors and tie them onto the paper clips to finish the quilt.
Adult supervision is required for any arts & crafts project. Observe children closely and intervene as necessary to prevent potential safety problems and ensure appropriate use of arts and crafts materials. Some craft items, particularly beads and buttons, are potential choking hazards for young children. Avoid use of such small parts with children younger than 3 years. Craft items such as scissors, push pins and chenille sticks may have sharp points or edges. Avoid use of materials with sharp points by children younger than 4 years. Read all manufacturers' safety warnings before using arts and craft supplies.
Scissors—ATTENTION: The cutting edges of scissors are sharp and care should be taken whenever cutting or handling. Blunt-tip scissors should be used only by children 4 years and older. Pointed-tip scissors should be used only by children 6 years and older.
- Students can review and analyze Supreme Court Cases that involve a Bill of Rights amendment.
- Students can conduct a mock trial regarding a Bill of Rights amendment.
- Students can review Article 5 of the U.S. Constitution which outlines the process of amendments. They can research amendments added to the Constitution since the Bill of Rights.
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