Constitution Day commemorates the formation and signing of the U.S. Constitution by thirty-nine brave men on September 17, 1787, recognizing all who, are born in the U.S. or by naturalization, have become citizens.
Today, we celebrated the birthday of our great constitution, recognizing how great it is to live in a free country.
To learn more about the constitution, visit these helpful websites:
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HISTORY CHANNEL one day Webcast (Sept. 17), and Constitution Day Resources
http://hmheducation.com/history iCivics- a web based education project designed by Sandra Day O’Connor Boston Teachnet.Org– Seasons of Service provides ideas for that target 4ththrough 8th grade through a service model And here’s a plethora of ideas from www.constitutionfacts.com. Some interactive websites with quizes and fun facts to spark curiousity! ConstitutionQuiz (Take online with kids, or let them try for themselves) Translations of Constitution into Spanish, French, and Russian (Ask the students– is this a good translation?) http://www.constitutionfacts.com/?section=constitution&page=inOtherLanguages.cfm Fascinating Facts about the Constitution (I did not KNOW that!) http://www.constitutionfacts.com/?section=constitution&page=fascinatingFacts.cfm Constitution: Real or Fake? Quiz Which Founding Father are you? (Like a personality quiz, only cooler!) Which Founding Father would you vote for? Constitution Treasure Hunts Constitution Word Finds Constitution Famous Quotes And here are more, more, more materials to explore– CENTER FOR CIVIC EDUCATION: Lesson topics for ALL grade levels CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS FOUNDATION: provides resources to education young people about the responsibilities of “civic participation in a democratic society.” DIRKSEN CONGRESSIONAL CENTER: promotes the understanding of the U.S. Congress and its leaders. ESC 13 Social Studies Website: Provides sevaral sources and links to explore FIRST AMENDMENT CENTER: Provides information for First Amendment freedoms; materials organized according to the five freedoms GILDER-LEHRMAN INSTITUTE OF AMERICAN HISTORY: Module for teachers on the U.S. Constitution under “For Teachers and Students.” Includes primary sources, films, and more. LAW FOCUSED EDUCATION, INC: Lesson plans and many interactive games. NATIONAL ARCHIVES: National Archvies Building in Washington D.C. houses the handwritten copy of the U.S. Constitution. Many articles and interesting facts about the Constitution. PUBLIC BROADCASTING SERVICE: Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) website has at least thirty five lessons and activities related to the Constitution for middle and high school. U.S. COURTS: U.S. Courts web site has discussion topic in one-page handouts, fast facts, interactive games, sixth amendment activities and court simulations. |
