This week's Scholar Exchanges will cover Federalism. Participating students will:
- Explore the debate over how to balance the powers over the federal government and state governments
- Examine how federalism has changed over time
- Determine the role that individuals play in debates around federalism
- Evaluate how federalism is all around them by examining COVID-19 and election laws
You can access all sessions on Zoom using a home computer, tablet, or phone.
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Part lecture and part lively conversation, these sessions are open to the public so that students, teachers, and parents can join in a constitutional discussion with the Center's scholars.
Federalism
- Monday, September 28, and Wednesday, September 30
- Middle School Session – 12 p.m. EDT
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Register here.
- High School and College Session – 2 p.m. EDT
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Register here.
- Friday, September 25
- All Ages Session – 1 p.m. EDT
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Register here.
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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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Register here.
- High School and College Session – 2 p.m. EDT
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Register here.
- Friday, October 9
- All Ages Session – 1 p.m. EDT
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Register here.
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We know that changing class schedules and restrictions can make planning lessons more difficult this year. To help with that, the National Constitution Center posts recordings of all previous Scholar Exchanges so teachers can use them at a time that works best for them.
View the middle school sessions, high school and college sessions, and all ages sessions here. Need the corresponding resources for each session? Find resource briefs and slides for each topic here.
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These sessions include your class, a scholar, and a moderator—and are available on any of the topics previously discussed in a public Scholar Exchange. Private Scholar Exchanges are offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays at a time that works best for you and your students. Complete a survey here 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 is calling on you! We are looking for members of the classroom education field to join our Teacher Advisory Council as NCCed Advisers, and help us to promote constitutional literacy. NCCed Advisers are active and engaged educational professionals who support, promote, and represent the National Constitution Center with outreach and professional development opportunities. NCCed Advisers also help the Center build better programs to support classroom instruction on constitutional fundamentals for students across the country. The role comes with perks! Members of the advisory council will have a voice in shaping our free online classes, can join in our professional development opportunities that include prominent scholars and judges, and will receive a yearly stipend for their valuable time and professional advice.
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Learn more about the Teacher Advisory Council before completing the survey at one of our information sessions. Register for Tuesday, September 29, at 8:30 p.m. EDT to gain insight into the council and ask questions to a member of the Center's education team.
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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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