ma23peas Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Marple Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 We're adding in an old text, Your Rugged Constitution. You can read some reviews here It looks good, but I haven't really used it yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momof2boys Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SusanAR Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cedarmom Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janice H Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 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" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ma23peas Posted August 21, 2009 Author Share Posted August 21, 2009 These are excellent sources I would not have found! Thanks! (Like the Tardis profile shot! :) We're big Dr. Who fans here! :)) Tara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greensa Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 I just found another great resource - The Bill of Rights Institute in Arlington, VA. 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kristiana Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 I'm currently reading The 5000 Year Leap 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LynneMcCormick Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 I'm currently reading The 5000 Year Leap 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. I LOVE the 5000 Year Leap! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ma23peas Posted August 29, 2009 Author Share Posted August 29, 2009 I think we'll get the 5000 Year leap...it seems like what we need to read...thanks!! Tara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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