Plus: Register your classes for a scholar exchange this week on the ratification debates Join Our Teacher Advisory Council The National Constitution Center is calling on you! We are looking for members of the classroom education field to join our Teacher Advisory Council as NCCed Advisers, and help us to promote constitutional literacy. NCCed Advisers are active and engaged educational professionals who support, promote, and represent the National Constitution Center with outreach and professional development opportunities. NCCed Advisers also help the Center build better programs to support classroom instruction on constitutional fundamentals for students across the country. The role comes with perks! Members of the advisory council will have a voice in shaping our free online classes, can join in our professional development opportunities that include prominent scholars and judges, and will receive a yearly stipend for their valuable time and professional advice. REGISTER Learn more about the Teacher Advisory Council before completing the survey at one of our information sessions. Register for Monday, September 21, at 3:30 p.m. EDT or Tuesday, September 29, at 8:30 p.m. EDT to gain insight into the council and ask questions to a member of the Center's education team. This week's Scholar Exchanges will cover the Ratification Debates. Participating students will: Explore the battle over the ratification of the Constitution Evaluate the debates between the Federalists and Anti-Federalists Examine great works like The Federalist Papers (#10 and #51) and Brutus #1 Explore why this time in America was called a “grand national discussion” You can access all sessions on Zoom using a home computer, tablet, or phone. Public Scholar Exchanges Part lecture and part lively conversation, these sessions are open to the public so that students, teachers, and parents can join in a constitutional discussion with the Center's scholars. Ratification Debates Monday, September 21, and Wednesday, September 23 Middle School Session – 12 p.m. EDT Register here. High School and College Session – 2 p.m. EDT Register here. Friday, September 25 All Ages Session – 1 p.m. EDT Register here. Next Week: Federalism In this session, students will explore Federalism and the debate over how to balance the powers of the national government, the powers of the states, and the rights of individuals. The session will examine the debates over Federalism at the Constitutional Convention, how it works, how it has changed over time, how the Supreme Court has addressed it, and how it affects us today. Monday, September 28, and Wednesday, September 30 Middle School Session – 12 p.m. EDT Register here. High School and College Session – 2 p.m. EDT Register here. Friday, October 2 All Ages Session – 1 p.m. EDT Register here. FULL SCHEDULE All sessions are also recorded, streamed live on YouTube, and posted on our website. Continue the Conversation With Two More Exchange Opportunities! Private Scholar Exchanges These sessions include your class, a scholar, and a moderator—and are available on any of the topics previously discussed in a public Scholar Exchange. Private Scholar Exchanges are offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays at a time that works best for you and your students. Complete a survey here for more information or to register your class. A member of the education team will contact you to help with the planning process.  AVAILABLE TOPICS Peer to Peer Classroom Exchanges Classroom Exchanges connect middle and high school students across the United States for virtual discussions about the Constitution. These sessions are moderated by National Constitution Center scholars, federal judges, and master teachers, but led by student voice. Participating teachers receive lesson plans on the content of the discussion and on civil dialogue techniques, as well as educational resources from the Center's Interactive Constitution. SIGN UP The National Constitution Center's education team is here to help with any of our online resources. Email [email protected] with questions or comments on how we can help you and your students with your remote learning needs. STAY CONNECTED ‌ ‌ ‌ National Constitution Center | Independence Mall, 525 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19106 Unsubscribe [email protected] Update Profile | About our service provider Sent by [email protected] powered by Try email marketing for free today!