WCC Constitution Blog

Constitution Day September 17 (Friday)

2010-09-07T09:06:00.000-05:00

This year Constitution Day is on Friday, September 17. Take the time to share with students the blessings that American liberty affords. I hope this blog gives you an opportunity to share the day with your students.

Daily Civic Learning Blog

2009-03-02T09:16:00.000-06:00

Resources for Educators: http://www.constitutioncenter.org/ncc_edu_Education_Team_Blog.aspx Whether planning a field trip, looking for innovative ways to enhance classroom instruction or seeking a deeper understanding of American history and active citizenship, the National Constitution Center is an educator’s ultimate civic learning resource. New to the site is the Daily Civic Learning Blog.

ESL Civics

2008-09-30T10:15:00.000-05:00

http://www.elcivics.com/ Learn EL Civics with great pictures and easy words. Just click on a picture to start a lesson or activity. The following EL Civics units are now available: Statue of Liberty, Washington, D.C., American Bald Eagle, and Gateway Arch. English Language Civics provides an easy way to learn about American history, geography, and culture. New lessons, worksheets, PowerPoint

Interactive Constitutional Games

2008-09-15T16:05:00.000-05:00

http://games.sunnylandsclassroom.org/constitutiongame/CCG/index.html Annenberg FoundationThe Annenberg Foundation Trust at Sunnylands is developing an ensemble of interactive educational resources about the Constitution.

US Constitution Scavenger Hunt

2008-09-15T14:56:00.001-05:00

http://www.mrnussbaum.com/constintscav.htm US Constitution Scavenger Hunt

Scene at the Signing of the Constitution Painting

2008-09-15T14:54:00.001-05:00

http://www.teachingamericanhistory.org/convention/christy/Not much is known about the story behind the Christy painting of the Signing of the Constitution (on 17 September 1787) despite the fact that it is conventionally acclaimed as the best single picture ever created of the American Founding.

Prentice-Hall Constitution

2008-09-15T14:51:00.001-05:00

http://stage.lin.phschool.com/curriculum_support/interactive_constitution/Constitution and excellent links library and glossary.

The Holiday Zone

2008-09-15T14:49:00.001-05:00

http://www.theholidayzone.com/constitution/interactive.htmlInteractive puzzles and quizzes for Constitution Day.

MrNussbaum.com Interactive Constitution

2008-09-15T14:46:00.002-05:00

http://www.mrnussbaum.com/constitution.htm MrNussbaum.comGames and other tools to help explain the Constitution. Recommended for children.

iConstitution

2008-09-15T14:44:00.000-05:00

iConstitution, the Interactive Constitution, enables people to learn about the constitution like never before. Discuss, critique, and ask questions about the constitution in an open forum, with no log-in required. Defend your liberties by sharpening your constitutional skills, and by voting for politicians that are champions of constitutional principles.

Interactive Constitution

2008-09-15T14:40:00.000-05:00

http://72.32.50.200/constitution/ National Constitution CenterDiscover how the Constitution relates to more that 300 indexed topics from school prayer to civil rights. Use the search box to search for keywords in the text of the Constitution and the in-depth explanations linked to it.

ESL Civics Curriculum Framework

2008-08-21T10:20:00.003-05:00

http://www.pde.state.pa.us/able/lib/able/profdev/EL-Erie.pdfESL CIVICS CURRICULUM FRAMEWORK and INS questions, PennsylvaniaGood information regarding History, Constitution and INS questions from the International Institute of Erie.

Citizenship News

2008-08-07T09:08:00.001-05:00

http://www.citizenshipnews.us/Welcome to Citizenship News, where citizenship education providers can find information, resources, and the latest news concerning citizenship education, the U.S. citizenship test, and the naturalization process.

Bill of Rights Institute

2008-07-22T10:08:00.004-05:00

http://www.billofrightsinstitute.org/Teach/FreeResources/Lessons/ Here are some free lesson plans and resources for teaching the Bill of Rights. There is also a section called "Bill of Rights in the News" http://www.billofrightsinstitute.org/Teach/News/PastHeadlines.asp?action= which uses actual news stories to illustrate how rights are applied in current day situation. Many of the articles come

National Constitution Center

2008-07-01T13:19:00.003-05:00

"National Constitution Center" http://hancock.constitutioncenter.org/images/www_Edu/index.htmlThis site produces a monthly newsletter on constitutional matters suitable for the classroom. It has some particularly interesting exercises appropriate for this election year.

Constitution Day Resources and Lesson Plans

2008-06-25T11:47:00.002-05:00

http://cfbstaff.cfbisd.edu/davidj/Special%20Events/Constitution%20Day/constitution_day.htmResources, Lesson Plans, Presentations, Constitution Games, Quite a comprehensive list.

Resources for Constitutional Study

2008-06-25T11:37:00.001-05:00

http://www.ac-nancy-metz.fr/enseign/anglais/Henry/hist.htm This is a great linked list to resources for Constitutional Study

Constitution Day Lesson Plans

2008-06-25T11:34:00.000-05:00

http://www.illinoisfirstamendmentcenter.com/classroom_materials.phpClassroom Materials, Constitution Day, English and Spanish Educational Materials, ESL, ELL,. Constitution Day Educational Materials – Grades K – 12th

Constitution Day Lesson Plans

2008-06-25T11:32:00.001-05:00

http://www.crf-usa.org/constitution_day/constitution_day_home.htmA 2005 act of Congress states that all educational institutions receiving federal funding must observe September 17 as Constitution Day, which celebrates the 1787 signing of our founding document.According to the guidelines put forth by the Department of Education, teachers and schools are free to design Constitution Day programming

U.S. Constitution and ESL Civics

2008-06-25T11:16:00.002-05:00

http://www.elcivics.com/constitution_civics_1.html EL Civics Lesson: Constitution of the United States facts and information for ESL students. Great practice for the citizenship test.

Wikipedia on the Constitution

2008-06-25T11:14:00.001-05:00

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Constitution Wikipedia is a constantly changing resource for information about the Constitution.

Bill of Rights

2008-05-06T14:00:00.003-05:00

I added a new widget to quickly let you read the Bill of Rights from this site. Scroll down to the bottom of this site and use the widget to review the U.S. Bill of Rights without leaving this page. You can click through the entire Bill of Rights randomly or in order. There is a link at the top(Constitution Site) that takes you to the Charters of Freedom site : (http://www.archives.gov/exhibits/

New: Spanish Constitution Hotlist, Nuevo: Hotlist de los sitios de la constitución

2008-03-27T13:20:00.003-05:00

http://www.kn.att.com/wired/fil/pages/listspanishjs1.htmlA new Hotlist has been created for Spanish GED students. To access the Hotlist, simply click on the title and it will take you to the appropriate site. Additional sites will be added later.Un Hotlist nuevo se ha creado para los estudiantes españoles de GED. Para tener acceso al Hotlist, chasque simplemente encendido el título y le llevará

How to Use AELC Hotlists and Gabcasts

2007-12-06T14:55:00.000-06:00

This Website has several tools for students to help them understand the various parts of the Illinois and Federal Constitutions. Follow these easy instructions to using these tools:Using Gabcasts:Gabcasts are audio podcasts that were created by AELC instructors Patricia Huelsman and Char Rokop. To use them:* Find the blue Gabcast icon under the topic you are interested in learning more about.*

Commentary: Sotir: Happy Birthday, Sputnik! (October 4, 1957)

2007-10-31T09:21:00.000-05:00

It's been 50 years since that little 183 pound ball of aluminum made Americans sit up and take notice. It was about the size of a basketball, but the impact it had on the future was staggering. Americans were stunned and unnerved by the event, and everyone demanded that the U.S. respond. On February 7, 1958, President Dwight D. Eisenhower established the Advanced Research Projects Agency (ARPA)

Annenberg Foundation

2006-11-27T14:45:00.000-06:00

This is an excellent resource for classroom instructors who are teaching the Constitution. The Foundation funds projects on the Constitution in conjunction with the University of Pennsylvania. There are learning materials including lesson plans and audiovisual resources available at http://www.annenbergclassroom.org/

Commentary: 9/11/06

2006-09-11T09:32:00.000-05:00

On the 5th Anniversary of 9/11. we should all pause to consider how strongly our forefathers valued freedom, and endeavored to safeguard those freedoms through the ages by documents such as the Constitution and the Bill of Rights. We have much to be thankful for, and owe it to future generations to preserve those freedoms, not just for the U.S. but for all people in the world. Our thoughts and

Constitution Day, September 17, 1787

2006-08-29T11:46:00.000-05:00

http://usgovinfo.about.com/blconstday.htmHistorical references to the first Constitution Day from About.comResources for Observing Constitution DayTranscript of the ConstitutionComplete text of the Constitution, the Bill of Rights and all subsequent amendments. From your About Guide.Constitutional ResourcesMore articles and Web sites for learning about the Constitution and its interpretation and

Constitution Day Made Easy

2006-08-29T11:41:00.000-05:00

http://www.justicelearning.org/constitutionday/index.aspTo help schools comply with the federal requirement to offer an educational program on Constitution Day, the Annenberg Classroom, in cooperation with a prestigious group of educators and media organizations will offer a variety of educational resources for use in high schools, colleges and universities and by federal agencies on Constitution

Constitution Day, Sunday, September 17, 2006

2006-08-29T09:02:00.000-05:00

Celebrate the birthday of your government! The Constitution Day website is located at http://www.constitutioncenter.org/constitutionday/display/MainS/Home and features information for educators, students and community leaders. Partner USA Today also offers resources such as:1st Amendment Project-Based Learning LessonDemocracy TODAY - Election '06 WebsiteElections and Beyond WebsiteFreedom of

Constitution: Free Resources

2006-08-14T12:50:00.000-05:00

http://www.techlearning.com/story/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=190301916Just in time for the next Constitution Day (September 17), here is a list of free resources on the Constution compiled from FREE (Federal Resources for Educational Excellence) sites byTechLEARNING online.

Financial Literacy

2006-05-04T10:01:00.000-05:00

In 2003, Congress established the Financial Literacy and Education Commission (the Commission) through passage of the Financial Literacy and Education Improvement Act under Title V of the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions (FACT) Act of 2003 (P.L. 108-159). The Commission has recently published an in-depth review of financial literacy in America. The 160-page report is available on the

ABE/GED/ESL The Learning Page: Library of Congress

2005-12-19T12:35:00.000-06:00

http://rs6.loc.gov/ammem/ndlpedu/index.htmlThis is a companion site to the Library of Congress (LOC) site listed below, and is set up for instructors to enhance the LOC pages. It includes lesson plans, features and activities, collection connection, community center and professional development information. I includes over 7 million historical documents, photographs, maps, films and audio

Constitution: Library of Congress

2005-12-01T12:48:00.000-06:00

http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/bdsds/bdsdhome.htmlThe Library of Congress' repositories for Constitutional documents and information.

'Be Not Afraid': Justice Clarence Thomas on Supreme Court Functionality

2005-11-22T10:26:00.000-06:00

http://americanradioworks.publicradio.org/features/sayitplain/cthomas.htmlThis speech from Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas entitled 'Be Not Afraid' American Enterprise Institute (February 13, 2001) is from Say It Plain, A Century of Great African American Speeches, on American Radio Works. The speech context is both in spoken and written formats. The speech discusses Constitutional

US Law and History

2005-11-21T14:43:00.000-06:00

Discussion of several aspects of US Law and History, including:LawCongressPresidentCourtsFounding DocumentsHistory of USA

Illinois Constitution Webquest

2005-11-08T15:45:00.000-06:00

This webquest was designed to allow students to learn about the Illinois Constitution and also some historical facts concerning Illinois. There are assignments that may be printed, completed, and turned in for evaluation purposes. If completed properly this webquest will prepare students for the required test on the Illinois Constitution.

Constitution Society

2005-11-08T15:33:00.000-06:00

This site aims to eventually provide almost everything one needs to accurately decide what is and is not constitutional in most situations, and what applicable constitutions require one to do. It is for constitutional decision support.The Constitution Society is a private non-profit organization dedicated to research and public education on the principles of constitutional republican government.

Video and Online Broadcasts of Justice Department Workings

2005-09-12T12:38:00.000-05:00

http://justicel.bootnetworks.com/ConstitutionDay/index.aspOnline and satellite broadcast Sept. 16, 2005 of "Justice Talking: Free Speech in the Digital Age" (1:30 p.m. EDT) and "Conversations with Supreme Court Justices" (noon and 3 p.m. EDT).The site also has a series of excepts with Justice Sandra Day O'Connor that can be shown at any time on the computer, using Windows Media or RealMedia.

Lesson Plans/Modules

2005-09-12T12:36:00.000-05:00

www.gilderlehrman.org/teachers/module2/index.htmlA module on the Constitution for teachers and students, prepared by the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History.

National Archives and Records Website

2005-09-12T12:35:00.000-05:00

www.nara.govThe official site of the National Archives and Records Administration, featuring historic primary-source documents.

National History Day Website

2005-09-12T12:34:00.000-05:00

www.nhd.orgThe Web site of National History Day.

National Constitution Center's Website

2005-09-12T12:32:00.000-05:00

www.constitutionday.usThe National Constitution Center's official Constitution Day Web site.

Constitution Day September 17th

2005-09-12T12:26:00.000-05:00

ThisWeek@newsweekeducation.comThe Newsweek Education Program has teamed with National History Day and Oxford University Press to bring teachers a variety of classroom activities to use in commemoration of Constitution Day. The activities, along with other recommended resources, are presented below in a Newsweek ThisWeek Extra! The same content can be found on our web site at

Reference Tools

2005-08-31T09:18:00.000-05:00

Reference Tools ----------------- Excellent resources:REFDESK - In a library, if you don't know where to look for a reference book, you go to the Reference Librarian. On the Internet, if you don't know where to look for answers, you go to Refdesk.com. At first glance, the sheer amount of useful links on the Refdesk home page can be overwhelming. But it's really quite well organized and

Constitution Daily Special

2005-06-30T14:24:00.000-05:00

Char Rokop and Pat Fabian reviewed all the GED programs on the network, as well as Learning 2000 and the Grolier Encyclopedia. They put together a list of the acceptable portions of the program, by content area and reading level, and developed a new Constitution Daily Special for use this fall. Together with the Web sites, they create a very meaningful program for the students on Constitution

Citizenship Test: Adults

2005-06-13T10:28:00.000-05:00

http://www.herald-sun.com/votebook/citizenship/citstart.html This is a short test with questions that are likely to be asked by the INS. Students can answer and score the test online.

Citizenship/ESL: Kids, English and Spanish

2005-06-13T10:10:00.000-05:00

http://www.goodcharacter.com/pp/citizenship.htmlAnother good Family Literacy site, this covers how to be a good citizen, discussion questions, writing assignments and student activities. Although created to go with a video on the Six Pillars of Character (information on the video is on the site), many of the lessons are adaptable, and are also in Spanish. For grades K-5.

Citizenship: Kids

2005-06-13T10:05:00.000-05:00

http://www.education-world.com/a_curr/curr008.shtmlThis is a curriculum for kids, and is great for Family Literacy. It covers: Teaching Citizenship’s Five Themes Activities from the editors of Weekly Reader can help develop K-6 students' understanding of the five citizenship themes and has a solid curriculum with some discussion points that can be used for parents and children to explore the main

ESL Citizenship: Kids Page

2005-06-13T10:01:00.000-05:00

http://www.pbs.org/wnet/newyork/laic/For Family Literacy, this is a great page on citizenship from a child's perspective. Created by PBS Kids in New York, it covers what being an American is all about and also has a section on New York which includes the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. Areas addressed include: For Teachers, Parents & Kids NY Online Explore the Learning AdventuresPBS Online

ESL: Citizenship

2005-06-07T15:48:00.000-05:00

http://www.usnaturalization.org/This site is the US Naturalization Services home site, and has a trove of information on U. S. Citizenship requirements and forms.http://uscis.gov/graphics/services/natz/citizen.htmInformation on eligibility requirements, fees, green cards etc. Also a U.S. Government site.

Citizenship: Questions in English and Spanish for EL/Civics

2005-06-01T15:17:00.000-05:00

This is a DVD or VHS tape that can be purchased from High Tec Productions, 348 Illinois Avenue, Mercedes, TX 78570. The cost is $19.95 per DVD, but quantity prices are available. The information is also available in a Mandarin/English version. The Study Guide includes a booklet with questions in English and Spanish, as well as a quiz, plus one DVD which includes 3 videos covering the Federal

Constitution: Constitution and Government via Benjamin Franklin

2005-06-01T14:39:00.000-05:00

http://bensguide.gpo.gov/ Ben's SiteThis is an interesting site that uses the character of Benjamin Franklin to explore the Constitution and the U.S. Government. The site develops the information for various grade levels, including K-2 3-5 6-8 9-12 Parents & Teachers and would be appropriate for ABE/GED, ESL, Family Literacy and Literacy level students.

Constitution: Constitution Simulation Activity

2005-06-01T14:35:00.000-05:00

http://projects.edtech.sandi.net/marston/constitution/ A Web QuestDeveloped for students at a middle school level, this site gives a simulated game type program for students to explore the Constitution by taking on the persona of a member of one of the three branches of government. The Introduction explains this simulation further:"The United States Government needs your help! Your mission for

Constitution: Lesson Plans

2005-06-01T14:28:00.000-05:00

http://www.lessonplanspage.com/SSExecutiveBranchUSConstitutionJH.htmA great resource for instructors who wish to teach the Constitution in a class setting. This is done for students at a junior high level, so the content level is appropriate for GED prep students.

Constitution: U.S. Constitution Quiz

2005-06-01T14:26:00.000-05:00

http://www.whitehouse.gov/kids/constitution/quiz/ this is the kids.org site exploring the Government, but it is an interesting sites for students wanting to test their knowledge of the Constitution and facts.

Constitution: Constitution Center/Interactive

2005-06-01T14:13:00.000-05:00

http://www.constitutioncenter.org/explore/TheU.S.Constitution/index.shtmlThis site translates the Constitution into Spanish and other languages, and would be useful for students to get the full impact of the document in their native language. There is also a wonderful interactive section to explore by keyword search, by topic or by Supreme Court cases. Another section gives a Constitutional

Constitution: U.S. Senate Reference Home

2005-06-01T14:09:00.000-05:00

http://www.senate.gov/civics/constitution_item/constitution.htmIncludes the original text and an explanation of the text, a listing of the current U.S. Senators with districts and addresses, committees, a bill search feature and art and history relating to the Constitution.

Constitution: Search Information

2005-06-01T14:05:00.000-05:00

http://www.nwbuildnet.com/nwbn/usconstitutionsearch.html"We have provided this service to help our users better understand their rights and freedoms under the law and the United States Constitution. You can search by keywords, titles, articles, etc."Use this handy form provided US House of Represenatives to help you find and contact Members of the United States House of Representatives. Please

Constitution: Constitution Facts

2005-06-01T14:03:00.000-05:00

http://www.constitutionfacts.com/ Constitution FactsAt Constitutionfacts.com you'll see the entire text of the Constitution, the Bill of Rights and the Declaration of Independence - and much more! You'll find interesting insights into the men who wrote the Constitution, how it was created, and how the Supreme Court has interpreted the Constitution in the two centuries since its creation.

Constitution: Yale Law School Avalon Project

2005-06-01T13:59:00.000-05:00

http://www.yale.edu/lawweb/avalon/usconst.htm The Avalon Project at Yale Law SchoolThis site contains many of the previous documents that formed the base of knowledge used in creating the Constitution, as well as important speeches and documents from other centuries to the present.

Constitution: Interactive/Multimedia

2005-06-01T13:53:00.000-05:00

http://www.constitutioncenter.org/Dedicated to honoring and explaining the U.S. Constitution through interactive and multimedia exhibits, photographs, film, sculpture, text, and artifacts.

Constitution: Hypertext Version

2005-06-01T13:50:00.000-05:00

http://www.usconstitution.net/ hypertext version of the U.S. constitution, with a FAQ, message base, glossary, and comprehensive links to information on U.S. State and other constitutions.

Constitution: National Archives

2005-06-01T12:52:00.000-05:00

http://www.archives.gov/national_archives_experience/charters/constitution.htmlThe National Archives has a nationwide network of research facilities. This site has a scan of the U.S. Constitution available online.

Welcome to the Constitution Blog!

2005-06-01T11:11:00.000-05:00

The Waubonsee Community College Constitution Day blog is being developed to give students some interesting Websites for Constitution Day/Citizenship Day on September 17th. However, this blog will be available to all students at any time, celebrating the wealth of national treasure that is shared by all Americans.