Civil Liberties Overview With Bruce Murphy
In this Fun Friday Session, Bruce Murphy, Fred Morgan Kirby Professor of Civil Rights at Lafayette College, joins National Constitution Center President and CEO Jeffrey Rosen for a discussion on civil liberties, the basic individual rights of all citizens, as expressed in the Bill of Rights and reinforced by the 14th Amendment. The Constitution, and (especially) the Bill of Rights, guarantees many of these liberties, but have they always been respected? Murphy will also discuss his career as a constitutional law scholar and judicial biographer, as well as answer questions from participants.
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Amendment Review: 27 Amendments in 27 Minutes
In this fast-paced and fun session, students will review all of the 27 amendments added to the Constitution, and explore the big ideas and changes that each one has made on our system of government. Be ready for a quick review of over 230 years of constitutional history!
Monday, March 1, and Wednesday, March 3
Friday, March 5
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Available on Tuesdays and Thursdays, these sessions include your class, a scholar, and a moderator—and are available on any Scholar Exchange topic.
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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.
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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.
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?
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?
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?
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 has 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.
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"A More Perfect Union" with Ali Velshi and Jeffrey Rosen
This African American History Month marks the 151st anniversary of the 15th Amendment, which said that the right to vote could not be denied on account of race.
Watch President and CEO Jeffrey Rosen and MSNBC’s Ali Velshi discuss how the constitutional clashes over slavery set the stage for the Civil War, and how the nation transformed the Constitution during the Reconstruction period.
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The Center’s 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.
Participants can join from the classroom or from home through a secure Zoom link, accessible from a home computer, laptop, or phone. The Center will provide all of the necessary resources, including the registration links, educational materials, and technological support, if necessary. If you wish to use a different platform, please let us know and we will be more than happy to work with you.
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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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