1. Warm – Up Silently read pgs. 130 – 131 Parts of the Constitution
The Preamble

2. The Preamble of the U.S. Constitution
SS.7.C.1.6 – Interpret the intentions of the Preamble of the Constitution

3. Preamble- An introduction
What is a Preamble?
Preamble- An introduction
The Preamble to the U.S. Constitution provides an introduction to the Constitution.

4. So how does the Preamble Begin?

5. Important terms to know!
Word/Term
Definition
defense
method of protecting oneself
domestic
referring to something at home, not foreign
insure
ensure, to make sure
justice
a system of establishing what is legal and illegal by fair rules
ordain
to establish something by law
posterity
future generations
Preamble
the introduction to the U.S. Constitution
tranquility
peace
union
something formed by combining parts, such as states into one country
welfare
well-being
Important terms to know!

6. Word/Term
Definition
defense
method of protecting oneself
domestic
referring to something at home, not foreign
insure
ensure, to make sure
justice
a system of establishing what is legal and illegal by fair rules
ordain
to establish something by law
posterity
future generations
Preamble
the introduction to the U.S. Constitution
tranquility
peace
union
something formed by combining parts, such as states into one country
welfare
well-being

7. Words in the Preamble
Explain in your own words
We the People of the United States
In order to form a more perfect Union
Establish justice
Insure domestic tranquility
Provide for the common defense
Promote the general welfare
And secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity
Do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States
You will complete this section of your chart as we read through the Preamble.
Freedom Document pg. 17 and Textbook pg. 131

8. We the People of the United States,
Who are We the People ?
Every person in the United States, including kids

9. …in order to form a more perfect Union,
The “union” refers to the United States
To come together and make things better for everyone who lives in our country
How would you put “in order to form a more perfect Union” in your own words?

10. How would you put “establish justice” in your own words?
What does “justice” mean?
To make things fair and honest for everyone
How would you put “establish justice” in your own words?

11. …insure domestic tranquility,
What does “domestic” mean?
Something at home, not foreign
What does “tranquility” mean?
Peace
domestic + tranquility = ?
Peace at home
How would you put “insure domestic tranquility” in your own words?

12. …provide for the common defense,
What does “common defense” mean?
To protect us from other people or countries who might try to harm us
How would you put “provide for the common defense” in your own words?

13. …promote the general Welfare,
What does “general Welfare” mean in the context of the Preamble?
To help make life good for everybody
Having enough to eat, a place to live, being safe, and having friends and fun times are some of the things that make our lives good.
How would you put “promote the general welfare” in your own words?

14. …secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity,
What does “liberty” mean?
Freedom
What does “posterity” mean?
All future generations
How would you put “Secure the blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity” in your own words?

15. …do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.
What does “ordain” mean?
Establish formally or by law
To write down and then to live by
A list of rules and promises for our government to keep and our people to obey
How would you put “Do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America” in your own words?

16. Work Period Task Directions
The class will create a “Patchwork Quilt” of the Preamble
Directions
You will be put into groups of 2 – 3
Each group will be assigned a portion of the preamble
Your group will draw colorful picture(s) to represent your portion of the preamble

17. Day 2 Warm – Up
In the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution, what is the meaning of the phrase “We the People”?
The people express their will through political parties
The people express their will by directly creating laws
Government receives taxes from the people and exists to support them
Government receives its power from the people and exists to serve them

18. “ME” Journal
SS.7.C.1.6
What are the purposes and goals of the Preamble?
In your writing use evidence and explain what each purpose of the Preamble means. R
estate the question A
nswer the question and all its parts C
ite evidence from the text E
xplain the evidence

19. Home Learning
Dueling Preamble activity sheet