Constitution and Ratification Middle School Video
Guiding Question:
What were the principles of the new Constitution and how did they shape the debate between the Federalists and Anti-Federalists during the ratification debate?
About the Video Series:
Our video resources in the Building a Self-Governing People middle school curriculum integrate primary source analysis with Document-Based Question (DBQ) skills to deepen student learning. Use them to launch your assessment lesson or to support students who need a refresher on DBQ strategies.
Each video features two young professionals: a museum curator leading a gallery tour and an educator accompanying students on a field trip. The curator models how to analyze primary sources such as historical documents and artwork. Then, the educator demonstrates how to use that analysis to answer a compelling historical question.
For guidance on how to use the videos within your lessons, refer to the unit’s Deconstructed DBQ Lesson Plans.
