Social Studies Worksheet · Grades 5–8
The Preamble to the Constitution Worksheet
A printable social studies worksheet for grades 5-8 on the Preamble to the Constitution. Students learn what the opening of the Constitution means, from ‘We the People’ to justice and liberty, match eight terms to clues, and answer four short-response questions. A complete answer key is included.
Subject
Social Studies
Grades
Grades 5–8
Skill Focus
The Preamble to the Constitution, civics
Lesson Length
30 minutes
Lesson Overview
About this worksheet
The Preamble is the opening statement of the Constitution that explains the goals of the United States government, beginning with the famous words ‘We the People.’ This worksheet teaches the goals it lists, including justice, liberty, the common defense, and the general welfare.
The reference box and Section A are on page 1. The reference box defines eight terms. Section A has eight clue-matching items. Section B on page 2 has four short-response questions.
Page 3 is a complete answer key. The worksheet pairs well with the US Constitution and Bill of Rights worksheets.
How to Use This Lesson
Read the reference box and review the goals in the Preamble.
Match each clue to a term in Section A on page 1.
Answer the four short-response questions in Section B on page 2.
Use the answer key on page 3 for self-check.
Pair with the US Constitution Worksheet for more practice.
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The Preamble to the Constitution Worksheet
A printable social studies worksheet for grades 5-8 on the Preamble to the Constitution. Students learn what the opening of the Constitution means, from ‘We the People’ to justice and liberty, match eight terms to clues, and answer four short-response questions. A complete answer key is included.
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