The 2021 Civic Calendar highlights the articles that make up the structural Constitution, exploring federalism, the three branches of government, the system of checks and balances, and more. As our way of giving thanks for everything educators do throughout the year, we want to send you a free 2021 Civic Calendar. Register to receive your copy in the new year!

Learn More About the Structural Constitution

Get ready for next year's calendar with Scholar Exchanges on Article I, Article II, and Article III.

Article I: How Congress Works: The Legislative Branch

Monday, November 30 and Wednesday, December 2

Friday, December 4

Fun Friday session with Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon, member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania, joins Center President and CEO Jeffrey Rosen to explore Article I of the Constitution, which defines the powers of Congress.

All Ages Session – 1 p.m. ET

Article II: The President and the Executive Branch

Visit the Article II Classroom Resource Page, where you can watch a recording of the Article II Scholar Exchange and explore other educational materials on the presidency and presidential power.

Supreme Court in Review: Article III – From Judicial Selection to Current Cases

Monday, December 14 and Wednesday, December 16

Friday, December 18

All Ages Session – 1 p.m. ET

All sessions are also recorded, streamed live on YouTube, and posted on our website.

Interested in other Scholar Exchange topics? Explore the topics for the entire 2020-2021 school year here.

Virtual Museum Experiences

Learn about all aspects of the Constitution with the Center's NEW Virtual Museum Experience. Students can participate in LIVE interactive tours of key spaces including our main exhibit, The Story of We the People; the iconic Signers' Hall; the Civil War and Reconstruction exhibit, featuring over 100 artifacts; and our newest exhibit, The 19th Amendment: How Women Won the Vote. These virtual tours work perfectly on their own or to compliment a Scholar Exchange.

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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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