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“As educators, our goal is to empower students with tools that foster curiosity and resilience and to develop a deeper understanding of the U.S. Constitution. Constitution 101 does this and much more; it provides teachers with a user-friendly way to engage with the Constitution, check for mastery, and differentiate instruction to meet the needs of 21st century learners. I cannot recommend it enough.” —Amy Elsass, social studies teacher, Ohio

As you plan for the spring semester, use Constitution 101 to help you teach history, U.S. government and current events with a nonpartisan approach, while ensuring that students understand the connections between constitutional debates shaping our nation today and their own lives. The course is available in two flexible formats, each tailored to suit different learning environments and consist of:

Informational videos
Curated primary sources
Engaging activities and exercises
Built-in learning assessments

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How to Use Constitution 101

You can use the full course, or add the resources to existing curriculum. The course content explores key time periods and constitutional concepts, and can be used to teach contemporary topics such as:

Why is it important to engage in civil dialogue?
How does federalism check those in power?
What is the role of the national government when it comes to immigration?
What is the role of Congress and the Supreme Court in American democracy?

Learn More About the Available Formats

Teacher-led High School Curriculum

The curriculum includes 15 modules, and offers a scope and sequence guide to support pacing for state civic standards, as well as enrichment activities and connections to other popular NCC resources, including the Interactive Constitution. Explore the curriculum

Student-led Course on Khan Academy

We partnered with Khan Academy to create this self-paced high school course that offers nine engaging units that can be completed independently. Educators can use the Khan Academy platform and, tools such as Khanmigo, for free. Explore the course

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The National Constitution Center provides K-12 curriculum, professional learning, and student programs that make constitutional education engaging and relevant. Learn more at: constitutioncenter.org/education or contact the NCC Education team at [email protected].

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