Explore the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, and more This April, we are here to help students prepare for the upcoming Advanced Placement Government and Politics exam. 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! Live Classes on AP Founding Documents This Week In this fast-paced session, students will Review America’s founding documents from a typical course of study for an AP Government class Understand these essential documents better—including their fundamental ideas and the major principles underlying the U.S. Constitution Explore primary sources like the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of 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. AP Founding Documents Monday, April 26, and Wednesday, April 28 Middle School Session – 12 p.m. ET High School and College Session – 2 p.m. ET Friday, April 30 All Ages Session – 1 p.m. ET View Resources Coming in May The Fourth Amendment Monday, May 3, and Wednesday, May 5 Middle School Session – 12 p.m. ET High School and College Session – 2 p.m. ET Friday, May 7, with Charles Ramsey All Ages Session – 1 p.m. ET View Resources The Second Amendment Monday, May 10, and Wednesday, May 12 Middle School Session – 12 p.m. ET High School and College Session – 2 p.m. ET Friday, May 14 All Ages Session – 1 p.m. ET View Resources Live classes are offered the entire school year with new topics WEEKLY! Review the full 2020-2021 school year schedule HERE. 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. Continue the Conversation With Two More Exchange Opportunities! Book the time that works for your class to engage! Sessions run until the end of May, so register your classes today! 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 Town Hall for Students Featuring American Free Speech Activist Mary Beth Tinker Saturday, May 1, 2 p.m. ET/11 a.m. PT This Law Day, the National Constitution Center is hosting a Student Town Hall with Mary Beth Tinker, who at 13 years old, fought for the First Amendment rights of freedom of expression for students in schools. She brought her case all the way to the Supreme Court—and won! Tinker will share more about her story, and also answer questions from participants. This is a special program for Girl Scouts, but the National Constitution Center is inviting friends of the Center to join this event for an “inside look” at the types of educational and engaging programs we offer for students, families, and community groups throughout the year. Girl Scouts can also sign up for the full lineup of programs, which includes museum tours, panel discussions, trivia games, and more, all specifically designed for Girl Scouts and customized to help them achieve select requirements for badges. View more information here! REGISTER Missing Your Spring Field Trips? Experience the National Constitution Center virtually! 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.  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. 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!