Constitution and Citizenship Day
Posted by: Colleen Smith
Explore resources from the Library that can be used to support teaching and learning about core concepts in civics.
Posted in: Constitution, Government and Law
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Helping Students Understand the Ratification of the Constitution Using 18th Century Visual Metaphors
Posted by: Danna Bell
Explore how a series of woodcuts may have helped in the ratification process of the Constitution.
Posted in: Constitution, Revolution and the New Nation (1764-1815)
Thomas Jefferson and the 1811 Constitution Day Eclipse
Posted by: Danna Bell
As we prepare for the Monday solar eclipse, learn how Thomas Jefferson and others studied the 1811 Constitution Day eclipse.
Posted in: Constitution, Revolution and the New Nation (1764-1815), Science Technology and Math
Piquing Student Curiosity About the 100th Anniversary of the Constitution with Sheet Music
Posted by: Danna Bell
Learn about the celebrations that took place on the 100th anniversary of the Constitution.
Posted in: Constitution, Development of the Industrial United States (1877-1914), Fine and Performing Arts
Skim-Swim-Dive: Constitution Day Resources from the Library of Congress
Posted by: Danna Bell
Looking for ideas for Constitution Day? Explore this blog post for suggestions for classroom studies.
Posted in: Constitution, Government and Law
Prompting Student Curiosity About George Washington’s Decision to Participate in the Constitutional Convention
Posted by: Danna Bell
This post is by Lee Ann Potter, the director of the Professional Learning and Outreach Initiatives office at the Library of Congress. In the September 2022 issue of Social Education, the journal of the National Council for the Social Studies, our “Sources and Strategies” article shared a spring 1787 exchange between George Washington and Henry Knox …
Posted in: Constitution, Revolution and the New Nation (1764-1815)
Exploring Native American Constitutions and Treaties Using Primary Sources
Posted by: Stephen Wesson
Learn about the treaties between Native American nations and the United States government.
Posted in: Native American History
Encouraging Students to Consider How News of the Constitution First Spread
Posted by: Danna Bell
Explore how news about the adoption of the United States constitution was shared with citizens.
Posted in: Constitution, Revolution and the New Nation (1764-1815)
A Century of Lawmaking, Congress.gov and Constitution Day: Three Great Resources that Work Well Together
Posted by: Danna Bell
Learn about the move of A Century of Lawmaking to Congress.gov.
Posted in: Constitution, Government and Law