Celebrate Bill of Rights Day with BRI!

December is a month of civic awareness. Civic virtues like humility, respect, and integrity can be found throughout the holiday season. Look no further than Human Rights Day on Tuesday, Dec. 10 and Bill of Rights Day on Sunday, Dec. 15.

After James Madison fought for the creation of the Constitution, he advocated for an additional set of governing policies that would protect natural rights and individual freedoms. Use our Bill of Rights primary source - to help students explore each of the first 10 amendments and their significance.

As you discuss the Bill of Rights in your classroom, consider the influence the Bill of Rights has on the development of other initiatives protecting natural rights, like Human Rights Day, the Women's Movement, and the Civil Rights Movement.

Watch Our New Primary Source Essential Video

Watch the Bill of Rights Primary Source Essentials video and explore the reasoning behind the fight for natural rights in our governing documents.

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Dear :

As the year comes to an end, the Bill of Rights Institute wishes you a Happy Holiday! We appreciate and value your continued support of our resources.

When you plan for the 2025 school year, consider our newest curriculum, Government and Politics: Civics for the American Experiment!

Units 1-3 are available online now. Units 4-7 will be available April 2025. The curriculum explores the foundations and operation of representative government through constitutional principles and examines how a vibrant civil society and the practice of civic virtues serve to promote our common endeavor.

We continue to offer our array of resources and materials to you at no charge. In addition to hundreds of lessons and classroom-ready activities, we also maintain a Current Events page. Our team searches for recent news articles that explore relevant themes and connect those articles to our resources. And don’t forget about our Think The Vote platform – we hope it helps your student think critically about the world around them!

Warmly,

Laura Vlk
Director, Educator Engagement
Bill of Rights Institute

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