Constitution Scavenger Hunt
The Constitution provides the foundation for our government. Learn about this important document by completing this scavenger hunt. You will not only learn about the Constitution, you will also learn a little bit about some American symbols. Click on the Useful Links at the bottom of the page to find your answers! Have fun hunting!
The U.S. Constitution
1. What was our first written plan of government (before the Constitution) called?
2. Who presided over the Constitutional Convention?
3. When was our Constitution ratified? How old is our Constitution?
4. How many words are in the Constitution?
5. Who were the oldest and youngest delegates to sign the Constitution?
6. Take a look at the constitution. What are the three parts of this great document?
7. How many times has the Constitution been amended or changed? What are the first ten amendments called?
American Symbols
8. In the song "Yankee Doodle Dandy", why did Yankee Doodle stick a feather in his cap and call himself Macaroni?
9. The Bald Eagle is an excellent symbol for the United States. The eagle isn't actually bald, so why is it called the Bald Eagle?
10. What do the stars and stripes on the America flag represent?
11. What person is generally recognized as the inspiration for Uncle Sam?
12. What state is spelled incorrectly on the Liberty Bell?
13. When did Congress adopt the Great Seal of the United States? What does the quote "E Pluribus Unum," mean? (for fun- print out and color a copy of the Great Seal)
14. What sculptor designed the Statue of Liberty? What famous engineer helped him?
15. What is the Star-Spangled Banner and where is it located?
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