What's New This Week From #NCCed
Supreme Court in Review: Article III – From Judicial Selection to Current Cases
In the sessions this week, students will explore:
- Article III of the U.S. Constitution, which defines the powers of the judicial branch and the Supreme Court
- The nomination and confirmation process of Supreme Court justices
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How judicial power, and the Supreme Court’s role is defined in Alexander Hamilton’s The Federalist Papers #78
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The impact of cases such as Marbury v. Madison (1803) on judicial power.
For Friday's session, Supreme Court expert Dahlia Lithwick joins National Constitution Center President and CEO Jeffrey Rosen.
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Part lecture and part lively conversation, these classes 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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Supreme Court in Review: Article III – From Judicial Selection to Current Cases
Monday, December 14, and Wednesday, December 16
Friday, December 18, with Dahlia Lithwick
Explore the resources for these sessions here.
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Constitution 101: The Constitutional Convention
Monday, January 4, and Wednesday, January 6
Friday, January 8, with Sal Khan
Explore resources for the session here.
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Live classes are offered the entire school year with new topics WEEKLY! Review the full 2020-2021 school year schedule HERE.
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All sessions are also recorded, streamed live on YouTube, and posted on our website. Need the corresponding resources for each session? Find resource briefs and slides for each topic here.
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Live From Our Exhibits: Question and Answer Session With Our Education Team
Tuesday, December 15, 2020, 12 p.m. EST, Zoom
On Bill of Rights Day, the anniversary of the ratification of the first 10 amendments, National Constitution Center educators will bring you inside our Constituting Liberty exhibit for a behind-the-scenes look at our nation’s founding documents, including rare printings of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution. We’ll also quiz you on your knowledge of the Bill of Rights and answer your questions!
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Book the time that works for your class to engage!
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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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Reserve Your 2021 Civic Calendar
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!
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Virtual Museum Experiences
The Center's NEW Virtual Museum Experience includes signature features of the on-site experience. Highlights include 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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