Plus: Fourth Amendment sessions next week Tomorrow: Review AP Founding Documents In this fast-paced and fun session, students will review America’s founding documents from a typical course of study for an AP Government class. This class helps students understand these essential documents better—including their fundamental ideas and the major principles underlying the U.S. Constitution. Primary sources include 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. REGISTER What's Next? 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. The Fourth Amendment In this session, students will examine the historical context and the drafting of the Fourth Amendment. This lesson will allow students to explore the Fourth Amendment text, history, and interpretation; describe key terms and ideas (like searches, seizures, and privacy); and define some of the key debates about where the Fourth Amendment is headed in an age of new technology. 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 Explore resources for this session here. FULL SCHEDULE All sessions are also recorded, streamed live on YouTube, and posted on our website. 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! Get an “inside look” at the types of educational and engaging programs we offer for students, families, and community groups throughout the year with this special program for Girl Scouts. 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? The Center’s NEW Virtual Museum Experience includes signature features of the on-site experience. Highlights include LIVE INTERACTIVE TOURS of key spaces including the iconic Signers’ Hall 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 and will be provided with all of the necessary resources. LEARN MORE The National Constitution Center's education team is here to help with any of our online resources. Email
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