Plus: First Amendment: Freedom of Religion Next Week Tomorrow's LIVE Class: Freedom of Speech and Press Featuring David French In this Fun Friday Session, writer David French joins National Constitution Center President and CEO Jeffrey Rosen for a discussion on the First Amendment freedoms of speech and the press, examining various types of speech, including symbolic speech, hate speech, and political speech. French will also discuss his career as an author, editor, and columnist, and answer questions from participants. David French is a senior editor for The Dispatch, where he also co-hosts the weekly podcast Advisory Opinions. He is a columnist for Time and a senior fellow at the National Review Institute. French is the author or co-author of several books, including his most recent book Divided We Fall. He has also served as a senior writer for the National Review, president of the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education, and a lecturer at Cornell Law School. REGISTER What Next? Throughout the month of February, we will explore First Amendment rights and civil liberties, with a focus on how African Americans have used these fundamental rights to change the Constitution. Live classes are offered for the remainder of the school year with new topics added WEEKLY! Review the full 2020-2021 school year schedule for upcoming topics. First Amendment: Freedom of Religion In this session, students will examine the historical context and the drafting of the First Amendment’s free exercise and establishment clauses. Students will examine the protections enshrined in the First Amendment’s religion clauses. They will explore the Interactive Constitution to study the religion clauses’ text and history and how the Supreme Court has interpreted them over time. Finally, students will compare and contrast the questions, opinions, and dissents in a series of Supreme Court cases to define when the free exercise and establishment clauses do and do not limit government action. Monday, February 8, and Wednesday, February 10 Middle School Session – 12 p.m. ET High School and College Session – 2 p.m. ET Friday, February 12, with Kurt Lash All Ages Session – 1 p.m. ET Explore resources on the Establishment Clause and the Free Exercise Clause. FULL SCHEDULE All sessions are also recorded, streamed live on YouTube, and posted on our website. Private Scholar Exchanges Available on Tuesdays and Thursdays, these sessions include your class, a scholar, and a moderator—and are available on any Scholar Exchange topic. SIGN UP Peer to Peer Classroom Exchanges Led by student voice and moderated by scholars, judges, and teacher facilitators, students across the nation are connected for virtual discussions about the Constitution. Register your class to receive both content-driven and civil dialogue lesson plans. SIGN UP Summer Teacher Institute Applications Now Open! Join teachers from across the country and engage with ideologically diverse constitutional scholars and master teachers for one of our summer professional development opportunities. Apply for a weeklong virtual Summer Teacher Institute or our new three-day virtual Summer Teacher Workshop in July 2021. Wednesday, July 7 – Friday, July 9, 2021 Constitutional Conversations and Civil Dialogue Why is civil dialogue important? How was it used during the arguments around the U.S. Constitution? What are meaningful ways to incorporate this type of discussion into your curriculum? Sunday, July 11 – Friday, July 16, 2021 Building the U.S. Constitution What rights make up the structure of the U.S. Constitution? How do the articles define rights and responsibilities at the core of the government? How have these rights changed throughout history? Sunday, July 18 – Friday, July 23, 2021 Battles for Freedom and Equality What has the struggle for freedom and equality looked like throughout history? Where are constitutional protections of these rights? What movements have defined this struggle? Monday, July 26 – Wednesday, July 28, 2021 Available exclusively for members of the Center's Teacher Advisory Council The Bill of Rights What were some of the influences on the shaping of the Bill of Rights? Why are those specific rights included in the Bill of Rights? How have the Bill of Rights changed since the founding? There is no cost to attend a summer program, but interested educators must complete a successful application by Friday, February 26, 2021. LEARN MORE 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. STAY CONNECTED ‌ ‌ ‌ National Constitution Center | Independence Mall, 525 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19106 Unsubscribe [email protected] Update Profile | Customer Contact Data Notice Sent by [email protected] powered by Try email marketing for free today!