Constitution Day

September 17, 2005 is Constitution Day, the birthday of our government. School and federal agencies are required to hold educational programs about the Constitution on this day. We celebrate the Constitution to remind us of the ideas that make us Americans.

• Constitution Day Website
  On this website, you’ll be able to get more background on Constitution Day as well as download lesson plans, learning tool kits and flash cards.
   
• Sign up for a SCCOE Professional Development Class titled "Celebrate the Constitution." The class takes place on September 13, 2005 at the SCCOE Offices from 4:00pm – 7:00pm. Registration ends September 7, 2005. In this class, you'll receive Constitution Day lesson plans for elementary, middle and high school.
   
• Check out a PDF list of books relevant to Constitution Day from the SCCOE Library Services Department.
   
• Constitution Day Web Resources
  • Bill of Rights Institute
  • Constitutional Rights Foundation
  • Center for Civic Education
  • White House Kids
  • Federal Resources for Educations Excellence
  • Library of Congress
  • The National Archives

Date last updated: September 9, 2005