April Scholar Exchanges
This April, the National Constitution Center's team of constitutional scholars will review events of the Constitutional Convention, our nation's founding documents—including the Bill of Rights—Supreme Court cases, and more. These topics are perfect for helping high school students prepare for the upcoming Advanced Placement Government and Politics exam. We’re here to answer any last-minute constitutional questions, ensuring that students are fully prepped for the test in May!
Your students not taking the test? These high-energy classes are a great way to cover key constitutional concepts and expose middle school students to AP material!
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Constitution 101: The Constitutional Convention
In this session, students will examine the issues and events that led to the Constitutional Convention and the growing need for a new national government. Students will also explore the Convention, and its major turning points and compromises.
Monday, April 5, and Wednesday, April 7
Friday, April 9, with Jill Lepore
Explore resources for this session here.
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The Bill of Rights
In this session, students study the Bill of Rights—its rights and its protections and limitations on government—and the process by which it was discussed, debated, and ratified. Students will also explore how the Bill of Rights affects them today.
Monday, April 12, and Wednesday, April 14
Friday, April 16, with Akhil Reed Amar
Explore resources for this session here.
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AP Court Case Review
Students will review the top 15 Supreme Court cases from a typical course of study for an AP Government class. This class helps students better understand these landmark Supreme Court cases and the U.S. Constitution’s foundational principles. Great session for students to preview and investigate the Supreme Court cases to encourage further study of government.
Monday, April 19, and Wednesday, April 21
Friday, April 23
Explore resources for this session here.
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Founding Documents
Students will review America’s founding documents from a typical course of study for an AP Government class. Primary sources include the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of the Confederation, the Constitution (including the Bill of Rights), The Federalist Papers (#51, #70, #78), Brutus #1, and Martin Luther King Jr.’s Letter from the Birmingham City Jail.
Monday, April 26, and Wednesday, April 28
Friday, April 30
Explore resources for this session here.
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Book the time that works for your class to engage!
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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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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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