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Constitution Day http://www.crf-usa.org/constitution_day/constituti Source: Constitutional Rights Foundation The Constitutional Rights Foundation offers free online resources to help educators satisfy the new federal law regarding Constitution Day. The resources include "Foundations of Our Constitution," which includes readings, activities, and historical documents, and the "Bill of Rights in Action Archives," which includes lessons on U.S. history, world history, and government from Bill of Rights in Action, CRF's quarterly curricular newsletter. full description	Where can I find Constitution Day classroom resources? Where can I find lessons regarding the U.S. Constitution? Where can I find lessons on U.S. history and government? Where can I find lessons on the Bill of Rights?
Constitution Day http://civiced.org/byrd/ Source: Center for Civic Education Lesson plans to be used in grades K-12 to satisfy the new federal law that requires educational institutions receiving federal funding present a program pertaining to the U. S. Constitution near the date of September 17th. Offered by the Center for Civic Education, in collaboration with the American Association of School Administrators. full description	Where can I find classroom lessons about the U.S. Constitution? Where can I find Constitution Day resources?
Constitution Resources http://www.ed.gov/free/constitution/index.html Source: FREE (Federal Resources for Educational Excellence) Tools for learning about the U.S. Constitution. Includes information about who drafted the Constitution and how, a timeline showing the impact of the Constitution, and explanations of 300 Constitution-related topics. full description	Where can I find educational resources about the U.S. Constitution? Where can I find a timeline regarding the U.S. Constitution? What influence has the Constitution had? Who wrote the U.S. Constitution?
Conversations on the Constitution http://www.abanet.org/publiced/conversations/const Source: American Bar Association Information on the American Bar Association's Conversations on the Constitution program, which is designed "to encourage civil discussion and debate about the meaning of some of the Constitution’s concepts and clauses that have been the subject of ongoing constitutional debates." Includes advice on how to set up a conversation, conversation starters and focus questions. The materials are appropriate for middle school students, high school students and adults. The program's topics include separation of powers, the advice and consent of the Senate, establishment of religion, and unreasonable searches and seizures. full description	What is the Conversations on the Constitution program? How can I set up a conversation about the U.S. Constitution? What are controversial topics regarding the Constitution? What are people debating about the Constitution? Where can I find classroom resources about the Constitution?
Constitution Day Implementation Guide http://www.naspa.org/policy/constitutionday.cfm Source: NASPA (Student Affairs Administrator in Higher Education) Ideas on how colleges and universities can offer educational programs for their students to satisfy the new federal law requiring entities that receive federal funding commemorate Constitution Day. full description	How can colleges and universities celebrate Constitution Day? Where can I find educational materials for college students on the U.S. Constitution? How should Constitution Day be treated in higher education?
National Constitution Center http://www.constitutioncenter.org/ Source: National Constitution Center The site contains a plethora of information regarding the U.S. Constitution including Constitution basics, how the Constitution affects our lives, and the history behind the Constitution. Also included are activities and information for students and teachers, and select issues, essays, and debates involving the Constitution. A list and text of numerous other historical documents relating to the Constitution are also provided. full description	What is the U.S. Constitution? How many amendments are there in the Constitution? What do the amendments say in the Constitution? Who wrote the Constitution? How many articles are there in the Constitution? Who are the Founding Fathers? What amendments are included in the Bill of Rights? Where can I find teaching tools for the Constitution? Where can I find a glossary for the Constitution? Where can I find definitions for all the terms in the Constitution? What is popular sovereignty? What is rule of law? What is Separation of Powers and a System of Checks and Balances? What is Federalism? What is Judicial Review? What are my individual rights? How does the U.S. Constitution compare to other constitutions from around the world? What is the Necessary and Proper Clause? What powers does the Constitution grant the federal government? What is the Virginia Declaration of Rights? What is the Magna Carta? What is the Mayflower Compact? What are the Articles of Confederation? What are the Federalist Papers? Which amendments are included in the Reconstruction Amendments? What is the Emancipation Proclamation? Who gave the Gettysburg address?
Get To Know The Most Important Legal Document Ever Created http://www.constitutionfacts.com/ Source: Oak Hill Publishing Co. Information about the U.S. Constitution including insights into the men who wrote it, how it was created, and how the Supreme Court has interpreted it. Also includes quotes, puzzles and quizzes. full description	What is the U.S. Constitution? Who wrote the constitution? Where can I find teaching tools for the Constitution? Where can I find a glossary for the Constitution? Where can I find definitions for all the terms in the Constitution?
U.S. Constitution http://www.findlaw.com/casecode/constitution/ Source: Findlaw A complete transcript of the Constitution and the 27 amendments. Also contains in depth explanations of the articles and amendments. When applicable, links to Supreme Court cases are provided. full description	What is the U.S. Constitution? How many amendments are there in the U.S. Constitution? What do the amendments say in the U.S. Constitution? Where can I find court cases involving the U.S. Constitution? How many articles are there in the U.S. Constitution? What do all the articles in the U.S. Constitution mean? What rights are guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution?
Constitution Day http://www.constitutionday.us/ Source: National Constitution Center A collection of educational materials for use on Constitution Day, September 17th, at which time schools and federal agencies are required to hold educational programs on the U.S. Constitution. Materials include lesson plans for school use, handouts for federal employees (which could be used for the general public), and resources for individuals and parents. full description	What is Constitution Day? What are schools and federal agencies required to do on Constitution Day? Where can I find lesson plans and classroom activities about the U.S. Constitution? Where can I find information for students, parents, individuals, federal employees and the public about the U.S. Constitution?