In honor of the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the National Constitution Center is devoting tomorrow's Scholar Exchange class to her personal story and constitutional legacy. Students of all ages will learn about Justice Ginsburg, the second woman in history to serve as a justice on the Supreme Court, and how she earned the nickname ‘Notorious RBG’ for her strong dissents. In her honor, we will read her dissents and explore her impact on the law by reviewing significant cases such as: Safford Unified School District v. Redding, Obergefell v. Hodges, and Bush v. Gore. This session will allow students to develop a deeper understanding of the role of a Supreme Court justice and their appointment, as well as learn more about our nation’s history and the U.S. Supreme Court.
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Explore and register for future Scholar Exchange dates.
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Federalism
Students will explore Federalism and the debate over how to balance the powers of the national government, the powers of the states, and the rights of individuals. The session will examine the debates over Federalism at the Constitutional Convention, how it works, how it has changed over time, how the Supreme Court has addressed it, and how it affects us today.
- Monday, September 28 and Wednesday, September 30
- Middle School Session – 12 p.m. EDT
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- High School and College Session – 2 p.m. EDT
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- Friday, October 2
- All Ages Session – 1 p.m. EDT
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Learning about the Electoral College
In this session, students will explore the Electoral College’s controversial origins at the Constitution Convention, the influence of founder James Wilson, and the many attempts to reform it over the years. The class will also cover the history of presidential elections in America and current constitutional questions on the Electoral College—including a unanimous Supreme Court ruling about faithless electors in June 2020.
- Monday, October 5 and Wednesday, October 7
- Middle School Session – 12 p.m. EDT
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- High School and College Session – 2 p.m. EDT
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- Friday, October 9
- All Ages Session – 1 p.m. EDT
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Part lecture and part lively conversation, sessions are open to the public so that students, teachers, and parents can join in a constitutional discussion with the Center's scholars.
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Private Scholar Exchanges—which include your class, a scholar, and a moderator—are also available on any of the topics previously discussed in a public Scholar Exchange. Complete this survey for more information or to register your class. A member of the education team will contact you to help with the planning process.
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Classroom Exchanges connect middle and high school students across the United States for virtual discussions about the Constitution. These sessions are moderated by National Constitution Center scholars, federal judges, and master teachers, but led by student voice. Participating teachers receive lesson plans on the content of the discussion and on civil dialogue techniques, as well as educational resources from the Center's Interactive Constitution.
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The National Constitution Center's education team is here to help with any of our online resources. Email [email protected] with questions or comments on how we can help you and your students with your remote learning needs.
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