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Constitution Day Resources Bill of Rights Institute essay competition: Open to students grade 9-12. A great way to combine U.S. history and literacy, students will answer the question “How does the Constitution create a culture of liberty? in 1,000 words or less and can win a prize of $1,000. Go to the Bill of Rights Institute for rules and details. Deadline for entries is Dec. 15, 2011 so you have some time to begin this now and expand it over the next few months. They also have compiled a special Constitution Day page including a Constitutional duel between Madison and Hamilton, an online interactive game called “Life Without the Bill of Rights”, and a time-travelling experience called “Madison’s Notes are Missing”. Utah Education Network: UEN (follow this link)has a great collection of resources for all grades and courses. Constitution Day Website: The Constitution Day website has resources, activities, and links for all grades, courses and whole-school celebrations. Teachers can order free pocket-size Constitutions for their students at www.constitutionday.cc Americanipedia: A special American Encyclopedia has a specific section on the Constitution and connections to U.S. history courses. iCivics: From the iCivics site teachers of elementary through high school can find resources and games related to the Constitution.
We realize that our fifth grade, 8th and 11th grade U.S. history, and our 12th grade government/civics teachers focus on these topics all year long, but Constitution Day is a real opportunity for the school to give all students the opportunity to think about the liberties and freedoms we enjoy and the responsibilities we all have to preserve these liberties. Have a great time with your school celebrations! If the Curriculum department can be of further help, please contact Pam Su’a at pamela.sua@jordan.k12.ut.us or 801-567-8320.
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