Constitution Day
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Congress, all educational institutions receiving Federal funding are
required to hold an educational program pertaining to the United States
Constitution on September 17th of each year. (September 18th this year)
The following links provide many resources to help you plan activities.
The Constitution for Kids
http://www.usconstitution.net/constkidsK.html Ben's Guide to U.S. Government for Kids -
http://bensguide.gpo.gov/k-2/index.html Teaching the Amendments
http://www.congresslink.org/print_lp_teachingamends.htm Constitution Day
http://www.constitutionday.us/
Constitution Day Resources for Educators
http://www.gmc.edu/library/Constitution_Day.htm Charters of Freedom
http://www.archives.gov/national-archives-experience/charters/charters.html
Bill of Rights Institute
http://www.billofrightsinstitute.org/Instructional/Resources/ConstitutionDay/index.htm
CQ Press: Celebrating Constitution Day
http://cqpress.com/incontext/
From the Congressional Quarterly. The Constitution: Counter Revolution or
National Salvation?
http://memory.loc.gov/learn/lessons/broad/intro.html In Congress Assembled: Continuity and
Change in the Governing of the United States MSD Perry Township Media/Technology Indianapolis, Indiana
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