Drafting Table Have you tried the National Constitution Center's newest online interactive? The Drafting Table allows users to view, analyze, and compare provisions and amendments from the U.S. Constitution. You can trace the ideas that inspired each text, the changes made during the ratification process, and the compromises that were made along the way. Some provisions available on the interactive are: Three-fifths Clause Necessary and Proper Clause Presidential Terms Amendment Process You can also trace the creation, changes, and final ratification of the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments through the Drafting Table. EXPLORE THE DRAFTING TABLE Summer Teacher Institutes at the National Constitution Center The education team at the Center is thrilled to host four Summer Teacher Institutes in July 2020. These week-long professional development opportunities provide educators the chance to experience the museum and the surrounding historic district, learn from constitutional scholars from across the philosophical spectrum, and collaborate with their peers from around the country. This year's dates and topics are: July 5–10: Federalism July 12–17: Federalism July 19–24: First Amendment July 26–31: Battles for Freedom and Equality Applications are available online and are due by Friday, December 20, 2019. Applicants will be notified of the status of their application on Friday, January 17, 2020. LEARN MORE Classroom Exchanges with the National Constitution Center Classroom Exchanges return for the 2019-2020 school year with the new online matchmaking platform! Sign up to have your class participate in these online, synchronous exchanges to discuss relevant, constitutional questions with another classroom elsewhere in the United States. Registration is easy! Interested teachers should create an account by entering in their professional information and details about dates, times, and topics that fit into their curriculum. Matches will be sent once other teachers register with similar criteria. All preparatory materials can be downloaded directly from the Classroom Exchanges matchmaking platform. REGISTER HERE Email [email protected] with any questions you may have before signing up. STAY CONNECTED ‌ ‌ ‌ National Constitution Center | Independence Mall, 525 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19106 Unsubscribe [email protected] Update Profile | About Constant Contact Sent by [email protected] in collaboration with Try email marketing for free today!