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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!
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Next Week: Learning About National Elections
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In this session, student will explore the Electoral College’s controversial origins at the Constitution Convention, the influence of founder James Wilson, and the many attempts to reform the Electoral College over the years. The class will also cover the history of congressional and presidential elections in America and current constitutional questions on the Electoral College.
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Did you miss last week's sessions?
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Explore the schedule for the entire school year and register for upcoming sessions here. |
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Interested in scheduling a session for your class and other classes nationwide? The peer-to-peer Scholar Exchanges promote deeper understandings and enhance opportunities for civil discourse and discussion. Sessions will be offered Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays each week from September 2021 – May 2022. Learn more and register for a future session, here.
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Upcoming Virtual Scouts Programs |
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This fall and winter, the National Constitution Center will offer a series of special virtual programs, exclusively available for participants of Girl Scouts of the USA and Scouts BSA! Each session will explore a different theme—including the founding era, law and government, expanding equality, and elections—and feature interactive programs and live tours, all designed to complement the GSUSA and BSA badge curriculums! Learn more.
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Thursday, November 4, 2021, 7 p.m. ET
Join members of the Center’s education team as we share information about our virtual scouting events, badge requirements, and more. 30 minutes with Q&A discussion to follow.
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On April 9, 2021, President Biden issued Executive Order 14023 forming the Presidential Commission on the Supreme Court of the United States. The Commission is comprised of a bipartisan group of experts on the Court—from former federal judges and practitioners, to legal scholars and historians—who have been tasked with analyzing arguments and the merits and legality of proposals in the current public debate for and against Supreme Court reform. Last week, after months of research and expert testimony, the Commission released discussion materials in the form of five separate reports. It then held a public hearing to discuss the various topics and reform ideas presented, including whether to enact Supreme Court term limits, increase the number of justices on the Court, or reexamine the Court’s practices and procedures. Its final report is expected on November 14. Two of the scholars who testified before the Commission—Jamal Greene of Columbia Law School and Michael McConnell of Stanford Law School—join host Jeffrey Rosen on this week’s episode to discuss the Commission, which reforms they are evaluating have bipartisan support and might be achievable—and whether they should and can be enacted.
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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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