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Teaching Constitution Day

Make planning for Constitution Day easy with a collection of standards-aligned lesson plans, games, interactive activities, and more.

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Enter the Civic Star Challenge

Get recognized for the civic learning you inspire. Tell us how your students explored civic action, media literacy, or debate and dialogue for a chance to win $5,000.

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Introducing the In Pursuit Videos

Bring founding leaders to life with the In Pursuit Video series! Explore Washington’s humility, Abigail Adams’ advocacy, and more with 2-minute videos and teacher guides built for instant classroom impact.

Constitution Day

Constitutional Compromise

Constitutional Compromise

Can you find a path forward for a new nation... with a lot of disagreements?

Grade level6-8, 9-12

Constitution Day Lesson Plan

Constitution Day Lesson Plan

Give students a snapshot of the Constitution, the purpose of each article, the powers of the three branches, how a bill becomes a law, and more.

DurationOne class period

Constitution EXPLAINED: Foundations of the Constitution

Constitution EXPLAINED: Foundations of the Constitution

The structure of the Constitution is built on three key principles: federalism, separation of powers, and checks and balances.

Grade level6-8, 9-12

Duration<10 min.

Supreme Decision: Free Speech

Supreme Decision: Free Speech

Guide your students through the fictional case of Ben Brewer, a high school student who was suspended for violating the school dress code. Students will assume the roles of Petitio...

Grade level6-8, 9-12

DurationMultiple sessions

Do I Have a Right?

Do I Have a Right?

Run a law firm and test your knowledge of constitutional rights.

Grade level6-8, 9-12

DurationOne class period

Our Rights (Ages 6-11)

Our Rights (Ages 6-11)

Rights are a big deal! Jade and Ava teach kids what a right is and how it protects citizens in this music video.

Duration<10 min.

How Did the Constitution Create Compromise?

How Did the Constitution Create Compromise?

Has the Constitution ever changed? What if we wanted to change it now? These are questions students might have. Help them explore with this inquiry-based lesson which focuses on ho...

DurationMultiple sessions

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The Constitution's Cover Letter

The Constitution's Cover Letter

In 1787, delegates to the Constitutional Convention decided that it was time for a change. A new plan for government was outlined in the Constitution, and it was George Washington'...

Grade level6-8, 9-12

DurationMultiple sessions

Bell Ringers

Intro to Lateral Reading

Intro to Lateral Reading

In this video, students learn about lateral reading, a strategy used by fact-checkers and skilled internet searchers to verify information online.

Grade level6-8, 9-12

Duration<10 min.

Can You BILL-ieve It? (Infographic)

Can You BILL-ieve It? (Infographic)

Thousands of bills are introduced in Congress each year, but very few actually become law. So, how does a bill become a law? Use this printable infographic to follow a decision tre...

Grade level6-8, 9-12

Duration10-30 min.

Rules and Laws (Ages 6-11)

Rules and Laws (Ages 6-11)

Talking about rules might seem like a drag, but Carla can help your students see why they are important. In this video, students explore the history and purpose of laws in the U.S.

Duration<10 min.

Rachel Carson’s Fight for the Environment

Rachel Carson’s Fight for the Environment

In this video, students learn about Rachel Carson’s achievements. A writer and marine biologist, Carson educated people about nature’s ecosystems. She also warned against the overu...

Grade level6-8, 9-12

Duration<10 min.

Running for President (Infographic)

Running for President (Infographic)

Lace up your shoes and learn how candidates run the race to become President of the United States!

Grade level6-8, 9-12

Duration10-30 min.

Algorithms at Work

Algorithms at Work

In this video, students explore how social media and search engine algorithms work.

Grade level6-8, 9-12

Duration<10 min.

It's All Local (Ages 6-11)

It's All Local (Ages 6-11)

Communities come in all shapes and sizes, and they often need unique responses to address their residents’ needs. Kids will learn what local government is and how it functions as M...

Duration<10 min.

A Movement in the Right Direction (Infographic)

A Movement in the Right Direction (Infographic)

How did women win the right to vote? Explore how the women’s suffrage movement spread across the United States beginning in the late 1800s.

Grade level6-8, 9-12

Duration10-30 min.

Media Literacy

NewsFeed Defenders

NewsFeed Defenders

Fight hidden ads, viral deception, and false reporting as a NewsFeed Defender!

Grade level6-8, 9-12

DurationOne class period

Sponsored Content: Who's Paying?

Sponsored Content: Who's Paying?

Is that article original content or is it a sponsored ad? In this lesson, students learn why sponsored content is designed to be so hard to spot.

Grade level6-8, 9-12

DurationOne class period

Algorithms at Work

Algorithms at Work

In this video, students explore how social media and search engine algorithms work.

Grade level6-8, 9-12

Duration<10 min.

How Artificial Intelligence Could Influence Elections

How Artificial Intelligence Could Influence Elections

In this video, students explore the role that AI could play in influencing our elections.

Grade level6-8, 9-12

Duration<10 min.

Verifying Social Media Posts

Verifying Social Media Posts

Ever spot an online post that seems too good to be true? In this lesson, students learn that validating a social media post isn’t as easy as it looks.

Grade level6-8, 9-12

DurationOne class period

Artificially Speaking: AI Chatbot Claims

Artificially Speaking: AI Chatbot Claims

Chatbots are pretty impressive, but are they really as smart as they seem? In this lesson, students learn how chatbots produce information.

Grade level6-8, 9-12

DurationOne class period

Intro to Lateral Reading

Intro to Lateral Reading

In this video, students learn about lateral reading, a strategy used by fact-checkers and skilled internet searchers to verify information online.

Grade level6-8, 9-12

Duration<10 min.

Mini-Lesson A: Monetization

Mini-Lesson A: Monetization

In this mini-lesson, give your students a reality check about the news industry by helping them understand that news is a business. Students learn how news providers monetize the n...

Grade level9-12

DurationOne class period

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