http://usgovinfo.about.com/blconstday.htm
Historical references to the first Constitution Day from About.com
Resources for Observing Constitution Day
Transcript 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 enforcement by the Supreme Court over the years. From your About Guide.
Bill of Rights -- the Original VersionTranscript of the Bill of Rights as originally submitted to the people for ratification. There was an amendment that failed to be ratified. From your About Guide.
George Washington's Farewell Address Washington says goodbye and offers advice to the people on how to go forward with freedom. Complete text of the 1796 address. Provided by your About Guide.
Tuesday, August 29, 2006
Constitution Day Made Easy
http://www.justicelearning.org/constitutionday/index.asp
To 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 Day. They also offer some free materials to assist with the presentation of Constitution Day to students and faculty.
To 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 Day. They also offer some free materials to assist with the presentation of Constitution Day to students and faculty.
Constitution Day, Sunday, September 17, 2006
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 Lesson
Democracy TODAY - Election '06 Website
Elections and Beyond Website
Freedom of Assembly Case Study
Freedom of Speech Case Study
There is also a list of audio/visual resources to help bring the documents to life: http://www.constitutioncenter.org/constitutionday/display/EducM/Search+Audio+Visual+Resources
1st Amendment Project-Based Learning Lesson
Democracy TODAY - Election '06 Website
Elections and Beyond Website
Freedom of Assembly Case Study
Freedom of Speech Case Study
There is also a list of audio/visual resources to help bring the documents to life: http://www.constitutioncenter.org/constitutionday/display/EducM/Search+Audio+Visual+Resources
Monday, August 14, 2006
Constitution: Free Resources
http://www.techlearning.com/story/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=190301916
Just 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.
Just 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.
Thursday, May 04, 2006
Financial Literacy
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 Government web site, linked below. Improved financial literacy among all Americans requires an increased public awareness of the issues, as well as the many state, local, and national resources that are available for financial education.The Financial Literacy and Education Commission has established an information distribution infrastructure which will help increase public awareness of the resources available within the Federal government by establishing MyMoney.gov, a clearinghouse for financial literacy materials. This Web site contains links to free financial literacy and educational material produced by Commission members. MyMoney.gov also provides links to selected .edu sites maintained by publicly funded colleges and universities affiliated with the USDA Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service (CSREES), as well as .org sites affiliated with government entities such as the Federal Reserve Banks, to ensure that valuable financial information and learning tools are available from sites beyond Federal government agencies. The goal of the MyMoney.gov Web site is to provide a convenient and accessible source for credible and free resources. The Web site now contains useful information for individuals who are facing an array of financial needs, such as balancing a checking account, shopping for a mortgage or auto loan, researching ways to pay for a college education, reviewing credit card statements, putting money away for retirement, understanding a credit report, or simply deciding whether to pay cash or to charge a purchase. It contains information on how to understand, evaluate, and compare financial products, services, and opportunities and assists investors in understanding how to proceed when they encounter difficulties with market intermediaries.Although the Web site is arranged to be accessible and helpful to consumers, it also will make it easier for community educators and nonprofit organizations to find and use those same resources, reducing costs of needless duplication.
http://mymoney.gov/
http://www.mymoney.gov/ownership.pdf
Sherry Burlingame
http://mymoney.gov/
http://www.mymoney.gov/ownership.pdf
Sherry Burlingame
Monday, December 19, 2005
ABE/GED/ESL The Learning Page: Library of Congress
http://rs6.loc.gov/ammem/ndlpedu/index.html
This 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 recordings, and offers lessons, features, activities and tips and tricks to use these collections effectively.
This 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 recordings, and offers lessons, features, activities and tips and tricks to use these collections effectively.
Thursday, December 01, 2005
Constitution: Library of Congress
http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/bdsds/bdsdhome.html
The Library of Congress' repositories for Constitutional documents and information.
The Library of Congress' repositories for Constitutional documents and information.
Tuesday, November 22, 2005
'Be Not Afraid': Justice Clarence Thomas on Supreme Court Functionality
http://americanradioworks.publicradio.org/features/sayitplain/cthomas.html
This 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 interpretation by Thomas, and the role of the Supreme Court in the strict interpretation of the law. He includes thoughts such as:
"Third, this approach recognizes the basic principle of a written Constitution. "We the people" adopted a written Constitution precisely because it has a fixed meaning, a meaning that does not change. Otherwise we would have adopted the British approach of an unwritten, evolving Constitution. Aside from amendment, according to Article V, the Constitution's meaning cannot be updated, or changed, or altered by the Supreme Court, the Congress, or the President. "
The speech is clearly spoken by Thomas, at a good rate of speed to encourage understanding. Having the actual context of the speech is also helpful for students to increase their level of understanding. The ideals of justice being blind, and the role of the Court to interpret the Constitution without prejudice or change from the original intent is important for students to understand. This is a wonderful opportunity for students to work on language, context and the Constitution all at the same time.
It ends with the simple exhortation from Pope John Paul II to 'Be Not Afraid'. A simple message to millions who are challenged by tyrants and murderers to offer a quiet resolve and unvoiced courage necessary to endure the inevitable intimidation. His last words are:
"The Founders warned us that freedom requires constant vigilance and repeated action. It is said that when asked what sort of government the Founders had created, Benjamin Franklin replied that they had given us "a Republic, if you can keep it." Today, as in the past, we will need a brave "civic virtue," not a timid civility, to keep our republic. So, this evening, I leave you with the simple exhortation: "Be not afraid."
This gives us a perspective both historical and current, and helps students to understand the founding principles of our country in their quest to understand the Constitution. I highly recommend this speech, but a minimum reading level should be about 8th grade to truly understand the concepts that are expressed. However, students at a lower reading level can still gain some understanding by listening.
This 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 interpretation by Thomas, and the role of the Supreme Court in the strict interpretation of the law. He includes thoughts such as:
"Third, this approach recognizes the basic principle of a written Constitution. "We the people" adopted a written Constitution precisely because it has a fixed meaning, a meaning that does not change. Otherwise we would have adopted the British approach of an unwritten, evolving Constitution. Aside from amendment, according to Article V, the Constitution's meaning cannot be updated, or changed, or altered by the Supreme Court, the Congress, or the President. "
The speech is clearly spoken by Thomas, at a good rate of speed to encourage understanding. Having the actual context of the speech is also helpful for students to increase their level of understanding. The ideals of justice being blind, and the role of the Court to interpret the Constitution without prejudice or change from the original intent is important for students to understand. This is a wonderful opportunity for students to work on language, context and the Constitution all at the same time.
It ends with the simple exhortation from Pope John Paul II to 'Be Not Afraid'. A simple message to millions who are challenged by tyrants and murderers to offer a quiet resolve and unvoiced courage necessary to endure the inevitable intimidation. His last words are:
"The Founders warned us that freedom requires constant vigilance and repeated action. It is said that when asked what sort of government the Founders had created, Benjamin Franklin replied that they had given us "a Republic, if you can keep it." Today, as in the past, we will need a brave "civic virtue," not a timid civility, to keep our republic. So, this evening, I leave you with the simple exhortation: "Be not afraid."
This gives us a perspective both historical and current, and helps students to understand the founding principles of our country in their quest to understand the Constitution. I highly recommend this speech, but a minimum reading level should be about 8th grade to truly understand the concepts that are expressed. However, students at a lower reading level can still gain some understanding by listening.
Monday, November 21, 2005
US Law and History
Tuesday, November 08, 2005
Illinois Constitution Webquest
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
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. It publishes documentation, engages in litigation, and organizes local citizens groups to work for reform.
This organization was founded in response to the growing concern that noncompliance with the Constitution for the United States of America and most state constitutions is creating a crisis of legitimacy that threatens freedom and civil rights. Although the focus here is on government in the United States, coverage also includes the rest of the world, and private as well as public organizations. We maintain that the principles of constitutional republicanism are universal, and applicable to all nations, although not well understood or upheld by most. We also examine the related principles of federalism and nomocracy, the rule of law, of nomology, the science of law, and show how those principles are applicable to solving the fundamental problem of avoiding excessive or unbalanced concentrations of power.
We have a Liberty Library of Constitutional Classics collection that should be of interest to anyone seeking guidance on constitutional interpretation.
The Constitution Society is a private non-profit organization dedicated to research and public education on the principles of constitutional republican government. It publishes documentation, engages in litigation, and organizes local citizens groups to work for reform.
This organization was founded in response to the growing concern that noncompliance with the Constitution for the United States of America and most state constitutions is creating a crisis of legitimacy that threatens freedom and civil rights. Although the focus here is on government in the United States, coverage also includes the rest of the world, and private as well as public organizations. We maintain that the principles of constitutional republicanism are universal, and applicable to all nations, although not well understood or upheld by most. We also examine the related principles of federalism and nomocracy, the rule of law, of nomology, the science of law, and show how those principles are applicable to solving the fundamental problem of avoiding excessive or unbalanced concentrations of power.
We have a Liberty Library of Constitutional Classics collection that should be of interest to anyone seeking guidance on constitutional interpretation.
Monday, September 12, 2005
Video and Online Broadcasts of Justice Department Workings
http://justicel.bootnetworks.com/ConstitutionDay/index.asp
Online 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.
Online 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
www.gilderlehrman.org/teachers/module2/index.html
A module on the Constitution for teachers and students, prepared by the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History.
A module on the Constitution for teachers and students, prepared by the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History.
National Archives and Records Website
www.nara.gov
The official site of the National Archives and Records Administration, featuring historic primary-source documents.
The official site of the National Archives and Records Administration, featuring historic primary-source documents.
Constitution Day September 17th
ThisWeek@newsweekeducation.com
The 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 www.newsweekeducation.com/constitutionday where it is available in a formatted four-page PDF document and also as a Microsoft Word document.
Great lesson plans and teaching ideas.
The 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 www.newsweekeducation.com/constitutionday where it is available in a formatted four-page PDF document and also as a Microsoft Word document.
Great lesson plans and teaching ideas.
Wednesday, August 31, 2005
Reference Tools
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 useful.
RefDesk - http://www.refdesk.com
LIBRARY SPOT - Convenient links to popular online Almanacs, Calculators, Dictionaries, Directories, Encyclopedias, Historic Documents, Quotations, Statistics, and Thesauri. LibrarySpot - http://www.libraryspot.com
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 useful.
RefDesk - http://www.refdesk.com
LIBRARY SPOT - Convenient links to popular online Almanacs, Calculators, Dictionaries, Directories, Encyclopedias, Historic Documents, Quotations, Statistics, and Thesauri. LibrarySpot - http://www.libraryspot.com
Thursday, June 30, 2005
Constitution Daily Special
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 Day, September 17. We can work on finishing up and promoting the Daily Special when classes resume in the fall. Thanks, Pat and Char!
Monday, June 13, 2005
Citizenship Test: Adults
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.
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