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	Constitution Day, Materials and Resources for teachers, lesson plans, schools, students, Free, Celebration, ...
		According to the guidelines put forth by the Department of Education, teachers and schools are free to design Constitution Day programming that best addresses the needs of their students.
		Constitutional Rights Foundation is pleased to present a series of free online lessons, resources from the CRF catalog, and Internet links to help educators design their own Constitution Day program.
		The Constitution and the Bill of Rights: An Introduction provides upper elementary and middle school teachers with a PowerPoint content presentation and talking points to tell the story of the development of the Constitution and Bill of Rights.
	www.crf-usa.org /constitution_day/constitution_day_home.htm (1029 words)

	Constitution Day - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Constitution Day is a holiday to honour the constitution of a country.
		Constitution Day is often celebrated on the anniversary of the signing, promulgation or adoption of the constitution, or in some cases, to commemorate the change to constitutional monarchy:
		Independence Day (United States), to commemorate the adoption of the U.S. Declaration of Independence (1776), not the U.S. Constitution.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Constitution_Day (202 words)

	Norwegian Constitution Day - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Norwegian Constitution Day is the National Day of Norway and is an official national holiday each year.
		Among Norwegians, the day is referred to simply as syttende mai (meaning May Seventeenth), or Grunnlovsdagen (Constitution Day), although the latter is less frequent.
		The Constitution of Norway was signed at Eidsvoll on May 17 in the year 1814.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Norwegian_Constitution_Day (1356 words)

	Happy Constitution Day! - The Boston Globe
		Constitution Day celebrations became ''formulaic rituals" through the 1920s, according to Michael G. Kammen's cultural history, ''A Machine That Would Go of Itself." In 1923, the American Bar Association and the National Education Association proposed a Constitution Week, during which schools would set aside time each day for lessons on the Constitution.
		All Hudson schools were participating in activities for Constitution Day, he said last week, mentioning a third-grade class embarking on writing a ''class constitution" and a fifth-grade class comparing the US Constitution with those of other countries.
		For teachers brave enough to open their classroom to controversy, Constitution Day even provides a perfect opportunity to discuss vexing questions of federalism and the enumerated powers of Congress (there are 18 listed in Article I, Section 8, including to provide for the ''general welfare").
	www.boston.com /news/globe/ideas/articles/2005/09/18/happy_constitution_day/?page=full (894 words)

	Education World ® Lesson Planning: Constitution Day
		A Constitution Day Implementation Guide from NASPA (an association of student affairs administrators in higher education) offers excellent suggestions for Constitution Day programming.
		If you're looking to bring the creation of the U.S. Constitution to life in your classroom, why not assign each student to be one of the signers of the Constitution.
		Students study the section of the Constitution that refers to the executive branch and write a proposal for a new power for the president.
	www.educationworld.com /a_lesson/lesson/lesson347.shtml (910 words)

	Constitution Day Resources (Library of Congress)
		On September 17, 1787, the final draft of the Constitution was signed by 39 delegates.
		In celebration of Constitution Day, the Library of Congress has compiled a variety of materials from across its collections.
		George Washington and the Constitution Explore Washington's leadership in forging a new nation.
	www.loc.gov /teachers/constitutionday.html (372 words)

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		Throughout the constitution runs philosophy of humanitarianism and tolerance including: perfect and entire liberty to all people; rule by majority; secret ballot at all elections; and religious freedom and liberty.
		Constitution Day Marathon: A marathon race to mark the anniversary of the May 3rd Constitution is likely to win considerable popularity, especially in areas where such events are not normally held.
		Constitution Day Banquet: One way to keep in the spirit of the occasion would be to serve the kind of foods the framers of the May 3rd Constitution as well as Kosciuszko and Pulaski enjoyed.
	www.polamjournal.com /Library/Holidays/3rdMay/3rdmay.html (1704 words)

	Constitution Day - September 17, 2006
		It will be a great day to renew our commitment to democracy by reciting the Preamble and participating in patriotic activities such as wearing red, white and blue, singing the national anthem, and learning about the history and ideals of the Constitution itself.
		Constitution Day September 17th commemorates the date in 1787 that the Constitutional Convention adjourned from its long months of deliberation at the State House in Philadelphia (Independence Hall), after having completed the arduous and historic task of writing the United States Constitution.
		The Constitution Society site http://www.constitution.org/ is a rich resource with essays and links to primary sources from political philosophers, key concepts in the Constitution, and even images of the 55 Constitutional Convention delegates and other Founders.
	score.rims.k12.ca.us /score_lessons/special_events/constitution_day (1888 words)

	Constitution Day Resources \| USA Funds
		To help you generate ideas for a Constitution Day program on your campus, we offer a sample of plans and past programs from a select group of postsecondary institutions.
		The Center for Civic Education offers for purchase “American Legacy: The United States Constitution and Other Essential Documents of American Democracy.” This 80-page pocket-sized booklet is available at a cost of $1.25 per copy for quantities of 251 or more.
		Constitution Day, Inc. hosts an online quiz about issues related to the Constitution.
	www.usafunds.org /financial_aid/constitution_day.htm (478 words)

	Rediscovering George Washington . Classroom: Why Celebrate Constitution Day? \| PBS
		During both the drafting of the Constitution and the ensuing debates over its ratification, the struggle to procure the new system of government was not an easy one.
		There are those who say the Constitution is a "living document," and that what is good about the Constitution is that it is infinitely malleable, allowing itself to change as circumstances require.
		But it was the principles of the Declaration, enshrined in the Constitution, that made the elimination of slavery a moral and political necessity.
	www.pbs.org /georgewashington/classroom/constitution_day2.html (852 words)

	Today in History: September 17
		Two days earlier, when a final vote was called, Edmund Randolph called for another convention to carefully review the Constitution as it stood.
		Of all the days on all the fields where American soldiers have fought, the most terrible by almost any measure was September 17, 1862.
		In the days leading up to the Battle of Antietam, Confederate General Robert E. Lee concentrated his invading army outside Sharpsburg, Maryland.
	memory.loc.gov /ammem/today/sep17.html (1375 words)

	Courts in the Classroom > Constitution Day
		For more information about Constitution Day and links to teacher resources on the Constitution visit the Indiana Department of Education website at http://www.doe.state.in.us/opd/Const_day/welcome.htm.
		For K-12 lesson plans for Constitution and Citizenship Day from the Center for Civic Education, visit their website at http://www.civiced.org/byrd/.
		Did you know that the “Constitutional Elm” died in 1925 of Dutch Elm Disease, but its trunk was saved by the State.
	www.in.gov /judiciary/citc/special/constitution-day/2005.html (523 words)

	Constitution Day in Thailand
		December 10 marks the Constitution Day which is held annually to commemorate the advent of the regime of Constitutional Monarchy in Thailand.
		All Thai constitutions, however, recognise the King as Head of State, Head of the Armed Forces, Upholder of All Religions and sacred and inviolable in his person.
		On this day, all Thai citizens jointly express their gratitude to the king who graciously granted them an opportunity to take part in governing the country.
	www.thailandlife.com /constitution.html (325 words)

	Constitution Day
		The Constitution of the United States comprises the primary law of the U.S. Federal Government, delineating the basic rights of U.S. citizens and describing the structure of the Federal Government and its jurisdictions.
		The Constitution of the United States is the oldest written constitution in existence and is the landmark legal document of the United States.
		Constitution Day Resources - U. Courts Educational Outreach web page provides resources designed to be used in the classroom and the courtroom to support local Constitution Day activities.
	www.skidmore.edu /library/collections/govdocs/constitution.htm (1158 words)

	The Constitution for Kids (4th-7th Grade) - The U.S. Constitution Online - USConstitution.net
		The Constitution is the base for all laws in the United States.
		The constitutions of the states are their highest law for that state.
		The Constitution is changed by an "amendment." Among the amendments is a list of the rights of the people.
	www.usconstitution.net /constkids4.html (1976 words)

	Lessons for Constitution Day and Citizenship Day
		Students also learn that the supremacy clause of the Constitution makes it clear that in the inevitable conflicts between the federal and state governments, the authority of the Constitution is superior to the power of the states.
		Students learn that the Constitution provided a general framework for the government, leaving any necessary details to be worked out later by the Congress and the other branches.
		The Center for Civic Education is a nonprofit, nonpartisan educational corporation dedicated to fostering the development of informed, responsible participation in civic life by citizens committed to the values and principles fundamental to American constitutional democracy.
	www.civiced.org /byrd2006 (771 words)

	Constitution Day by Harry Browne
		Day and Susan B. Anthony Day, when we pretend to be politically correct.
		Memorial Day, when we pretend that we live in a free country because of all the people who were killed in the government’s senseless wars.
		The Constitution was supposed to spell out what government can do and what it can’t do.
	www.harrybrowne.org /articles/ConstitutionDay.htm (971 words)

	Ben's Guide (3-5): The Constitution
		Three months later and after a lot of debate and compromise, on September 17, 1787, the Constitution of the United States was finally accepted by the delegates.
		Nine states had to vote for the Constitution for it to be accepted.
		New Hampshire became the ninth state to accept the Constitution on June 21, 1788, ending government under the Articles of Confederation.
	bensguide.gpo.gov /3-5/documents/constitution/index.html (223 words)

	Constitution Day :: San Diego Unified School District
		When this date falls on a weekend, as it does this year, Constitution Day will be observed during the preceding or following week.
		A public announcement, school bulletin, or facts about the Constitution can be read over the intercom, or read by classroom teachers at the beginning of the day.
		A facsimile of the Constitution can be made available for students to sign at lunchtime.
	www.sandi.net /events/constitution_day (513 words)

	Constitution Day (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-30)
		Constitution Day is a holiday established to celebrate the Sept. 17, 1787, of the Constitution.
		The forum, which is free and open to the public, will also be broadcast via the Web to the Potomac State College of WVU campus.
		Senator Robert C. Byrd wrote the law establishing September 17th as Constitution Day.
	www.wvu.edu /constitutionday (281 words)

	Constitution Day Observance
		A federal law enacted last year requires all public schools to formally observe September 17 as "Constitution Day," the anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Constitution in 1787.
		The Missouri Press Association is providing a Constitution Day feature to its member newspapers throughout the state.
		Other resources to help teachers and community leaders observe Constitution Day are available from: Constitution Day, Inc., the National Constitution Center and the Bill of Rights Institute.
	dese.mo.gov /news/2005/constitutionday.htm (457 words)

	Mrs. Cheney Celebrates Constitution Day 2005
		Cheney's fourth annual Constitution Day event honoring September 17, 1787, the day the Constitution was signed.
		In 2001, she announced plans for an annual celebration of Constitution Day to highlight the importance of learning about America's Founding Fathers and documents, as well as the inspirational figures who have since helped our nation live up to the ideals contained within the Constitution.
		This year, students commemorated this important day in history at the home of George Washington, the founding father who served as President of the Constitutional Convention and was the first president elected under the Constitution.
	www.whitehouse.gov /news/releases/2005/09/20050916-14.html (375 words)

	NARA \| The National Archives Experience
		The National Archives celebrates the 220th anniversary of the signing of the United States Constitution throughout September with exciting public programs including a special family day on Sunday, September 16, and a panel discussion on racial equality on Constitution Day, September 17.
		Flanking the permanent display of the Declaration of Independence, Constitution, and Bill of Rights is the exhibition, “A New World Is at Hand.” Featuring a selection of the National Archives’ most treasured documents, this exhibition reveals the drama, passion, and poignancy of the struggle for freedom that has defined much of U.S. history.
		This permanent interactive exhibition – literally located behind the wall of the display of the Constitution – is organized according to the preamble to the U.S. Constitution.
	www.archives.gov /national-archives-experience/charters/constitution/constitution-day.html (958 words)

	Constitution Day & Constitution Week Activities for Educators
		The National Center for Constitutional Studies (NCCS) is committed to helping schools easily comply with this new law by providing educators with material that is educational and entertaining for the students.
		I am an educator in a public or private school and teach students on the K thru 4th grade level.
		This award-winning motion picture dramatically chronicles the events surrounding the Constitutional Convention of 1787 and can easily be adapted to many different age groups and time frames in the classroom.
	www.nccs.net /constitution-week (828 words)

	Constitution day - News
		The Bill of Rights, along with several other Constitutional amendments, were read and discussed Sept. 15 on the steps in front of the Student Union Building in honor of the inaugural Constitution Day, which was actually Sept.17.
		The event was brought about because of a December 2004 amendment proposed by Sen. Robert Byrd (D-W.Va.) and passed by Congress to establish Constitution Day, according to Holly Monsos, interim chairwoman of the theatre and film department and event steering committee chairwoman.
		Essentially, the event is in place to demonstrate that the Constitution is a fundamental document of our democracy, yet many citizens are unfamiliar with it, Monsos said.
	www.independentcollegian.com /news/2005/09/19/News/Constitution.Day-989443.shtml (515 words)

	Constitution Reference Materials For Study
		If you desire further educational material for study or teaching we highly recommend visiting the National Constitution Center of Phildelphia, PA webpage.
		Q: In the original Constitution the U.S. Senators were elected by each state legislature in order to protect state rights in the Congress.
		A: So the Constitution could not be easily changed due to a whim, mob rule, or power struggles.
	www.constitutionday.com /education.htm (3775 words)

	CQ Press In Context : Constitution Day
		On September 17, 1787, the United States Constitution was signed by 39 of the 55 delegates attending the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia.
		The Constitution was subsequently ratified by each of the original 13 states.
		This essay provides insightful information on the theory behind written constitutions and illuminates the historical significance of the U.S. Constitution and the events leading up to the American Revolution and the ratification of the Constitution.
	www.cqpress.com /incontext/constitution/default.htm (770 words)

	NEH / EDSITEment - Constitution Day - September 17, 2005
		His "Signing of the Constitution" reflects a deep commitment to historical accuracy, including the obscuring of the faces of delegates for whom no contemporary portraits were available as models.
		By examining records of the Constitutional Convention, such as James Madison's extensive notes, students witness the unfolding drama of the Constitutional Convention and the contributions of those whom have come to be known as the Founding Fathers: Madison, Benjamin Franklin, George Washington, and others who played major roles in founding a new nation.
		On Constitution Day 2002, President George W. Bush announced We the People, an NEH initiative to explore significant events and themes in our nation's history, and to share these lessons with all Americans.
	edsitement.neh.gov /ConstitutionDay/constitution_index2.html (1567 words)

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