Register for the final Scholar Exchange on Federalism today at 1 p.m. EDT.
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. A special Fun Friday class where we welcome Thomas Jefferson (portrayed by Steve Edenbo) to discuss with Jeffrey Rosen, president and CEO of the National Constitution Center, the reasons for his change of heart towards Federalism during his lifetime.
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Resources on the Supreme Court
Share some of the Center's Supreme Court educational materials with your students to help them understand the confirmation process and how the Court has changed throughout history.
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Explore and register for future Scholar Exchange dates.
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Learning about the Electoral College
In this session, students will explore the Electoral College’s controversial origins at the Constitution Convention, the influence of founder James Wilson, and the many attempts to reform it over the years. The class will also cover the history of presidential elections in America and current constitutional questions on the Electoral College—including a unanimous Supreme Court ruling about faithless electors in June 2020.
- Monday, October 5 and Wednesday, October 7
- Middle School Session – 12 p.m. EDT
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- High School and College Session – 2 p.m. EDT
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- Friday, October 9
- All Ages Session – 1 p.m. EDT
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Article II: The Presidency and the Executive
In this session, students will explore the powers of the president. The class will take a close look at Article II of the Constitution, which addresses the presidency and the executive branch. Students will cover the role of the president written into the Constitution, major Supreme Court battles over presidential power, and how the president’s powers have expanded over time.
- Monday, October 12 and Wednesday, October 14
- Middle School Session – 12 p.m. EDT
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Register here.
- High School and College Session – 2 p.m. EDT
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- Friday, October 16
- All Ages Session – 1 p.m. EDT
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Part lecture and part lively conversation, sessions are open to the public so that students, teachers, and parents can join in a constitutional discussion with the Center's scholars. |
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Private Scholar Exchanges—which include your class, a scholar, and a moderator—are also available on any of the topics previously discussed in a public Scholar Exchange. Complete this survey for more information or to register your class. A member of the education team will contact you to help with the planning process.
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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.
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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.
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