Need rec's for Constitutional study....

[ma23peas]

We have decided to devote 6 months to a study of our nation's constitution...we are looking for those books that have a thorough look into the intent of the framers....we have been reading most the Uncle Eric books and they've sparked an interest for us...so looking to dig a little deeper...

books I'm considering "The Heritage Guide to the Constitution", "Common Sense" and "Decision in Philadelphia"...I thought we'd read "Decision..." aloud and use the other books to pull out parts...thought someone else might have already done this and have a great book they would want to recommend...thanks!!

Tara

[CynthiaOK]

We're adding in an old text, Your Rugged Constitution. You can read some reviews here (http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1796909.Your_Rugged_Constitution_How_America_s_Hou se_of_Freedom_Is_Planned_and_Built)

It looks good, but I haven't really used it yet.

[momof2boys]

Look at David Barton's books and DVD's. His website is Wallbuilders.com
We saw him interviewed on TV and are planning on getting quite a few of his stuff for this school year.

[SusanAR]

I think that HSLDA's Constitutional Law class would be good. Especially since it is taught by Micheal ferris:001_smile:


http://conlaw.hslda.org/cms/

susan

[Cedarmom]

Teaching Company has an excellent series on the Federalist Papers. It goes into the reasoning on why we needed the constitution and the debate on whether we needed the Bill of Rights. It helped me understand more of our founder's mindset when they were writing the constitution. Along with the sereis, read selections from the Federalist Papers and anit-federalist papers.

[Janice H]

At http://www.claremont.org/about/pageID.285/default.asp, on the left hand side you will see this: "Click above to download Thomas G. West and Douglas A. Jeffrey's indispensable guide to understanding the principles of the American Founding: The Rise and Fall of Constitutional Government in America (pdf)."

I haven't used this yet, but plan on it next year. I sounds like its point of view would be suitable.

"ABOUT THE AUTHORS
Thomas G. West is a Senior Fellow of the Claremont Institute and Professor
of Politics at the University of Dallas. He is the author of Vindicating
the Founders: Race, Sex, Class, and Justice in the Origins of America
(Rowman & Littlefield, 1997).
Douglas A. Jeffrey is a Senior Fellow of the Claremont Institute and Vice
President for External Affairs at Hillsdale College.
Published by The Claremont Institute.
© Copyright 2006 by the Claremont Institute for the Study of
Statesmanship and Political Philosophy
ISBN 0-0930783-38-7
937 West"

[ma23peas]

These are excellent sources I would not have found! Thanks! (Like the Tardis profile shot! :) We're big Dr. Who fans here! :))

Tara

[Greensa]

I just found another great resource - The Bill of Rights Institute in Arlington, VA. www.BillofRightsInstitute.org (http://www.BillofRightsInstitute.org)
We're going to use their "Bill of Rights - Rights and Responsibilities" curriculum this year. It looks wonderful. They also have a curriculum on the Supreme Court cases and several other Constitution based studies.
Sara

[Kristiana]

I'm currently reading The 5000 Year Leap (http://www.nccs.net/ftyl.html)which outlines some of the fundamental principles the Founders believed in and how they influenced the creation of our government. The Nat'l Center for Constitutional Studies also has a course available on American government and the constitution. 14 sample lessons are available on their website (http://www.nccs.net/amgovt1.html).

[LynneMcCormick]

I'm currently reading The 5000 Year Leap (http://www.nccs.net/ftyl.html)which outlines some of the fundamental principles the Founders believed in and how they influenced the creation of our government. The Nat'l Center for Constitutional Studies also has a course available on American government and the constitution. 14 sample lessons are available on their website (http://www.nccs.net/amgovt1.html).

I LOVE the 5000 Year Leap!

[ma23peas]

I think we'll get the 5000 Year leap...it seems like what we need to read...thanks!!
Tara