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Constitution Day
Resources for use by teachers, parents, and students.
Constitution Day is September 17, marking the anniversary of the signing of the Constitution and calling attention to how it has changed and remained the same over time. We are always in search of resources for use in the classroom. If you know of any, please send us a note.
Click the broadside image of the Constitution (above) for a larger image
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General Resources
 Founding Documents
Links to primary sources and teaching materials relating to the founding documents collected by the MCPS Teaching American History grant  Documents from the Continental Congress and Constitutional Convention
Timelines, resources, and essays from the Library of Congress on the Continental Congress and the Constitutional Convention  Charters of Freedom
From National Archives and Records Administration; images, a transcript of the actual document, history behind it, and it's impact  White House Kids
Resources for Elementary students and teachers from the White House including quick facts, video & photos, and quizzes  Ben's Guide to U.S. Government
Resources broken down by grade level and links to government resources and lesson plans from the U.S. Ogvernment Printing Office - National Constitution Center
The National Constitution Center in Philadelphia links to documents, education materials, and lesson plans.
 Justice Learning
Links to a Constitution Guide and other teaching materials; a collaboration of NPR's Justice Talking and The New York Times Learning Network.  Constitution Resources
Links to resources, a Constitutional timeline, and interactive Constitution from the Department of Education - Constitution Day Resources for Educators
A database of links to educational sites dealing with the Constitution from Gwynedd-Mercy College
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