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New Lessons Available for Constitution WeekTeach the Constitution this week with free lessons from the Center for Civic Education. This year we offer new lessons for elementary and high school titled "9/11 and Civil Liberties." These lessons challenge students to examine the government’s response to the terrorist attacks through the lens of protection and civil liberties. Students consider the balance between security and liberty in the United States. Download these free lessons (elementary, high school) or check out our range of Constitution Day lesson plans.Lesson plansFirst Amendment Scholar David Hudson Addresses Civil Liberties After 9/11In honor of the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, the Center for Civic Education offered a free webinar for teachers  titled “Teaching 9/11 and the Constitution: Free Speech and Civil Liberties.” First Amendment scholar David Hudson spoke about the constitutional issues surrounding the federal government's reaction to the 9/11 attacks. Jennifer Lagasse of the 9/11 Memorial Museum demonstrated free educational resources that support educators in teaching about the enduring repercussions of the attacks for a generation with no memory of the event. Maria Gallo also explored a new lesson plan titled "9/11 and Civil Liberties."WatchWe the People State Hearing Questions AvailableIt's the moment you've all been waiting for: the 2021-22 We the People State Hearing Questions are now available! Three questions for each of the six units of the We the People: The Citizen the Constitution text will challenge students to carefully consider the fundamental of American government and apply them to contemporary issues. Download them today to prepare for your state competition.DownloadNew Edition of Project Citizen AvailableA new third edition of the Center for Civic Education's popular Project Citizen Level 1 textbook for middle school students is now available. The 76-page illustrated textbook engages middle school students in proposing public policy solutions to real-world problems in their communities. Using ten clearly defined action steps, students learn the skills and knowledge they need to be active, responsible, and impactful citizens. A teacher's guide enhances instruction by providing tips from Project Citizen teachers and emphasizes the fundamentals of the public policymaking process.Learn MoreProject Citizen National Showcase Results AnnouncedThe Center for Civic Education is pleased to announce the rankings for the 2021 Project Citizen National Showcase. The National Showcase was once again held virtually due to COVID-19. Twenty-one portfolios were evaluated representing schools from Florida to Wyoming. They dealt with issues such as Life Literacy 101, Light Pollution, Racially Disproportionate Exclusionary Discipline, and the Beautification of Riverton. Each project was unique and revealed a strong commitment to serious issues by young people.Learn MoreWe the People The Citizen and the ConstitutionWe the People: The Citizen and the Constitution is an innovative course of instruction on the history and principles of the United States constitution for elementary, middle, and high school classrooms. Since its inception in 1987, more than 30 million students and 75,000 educators have participated in the We the People program. Learn More60-Second CivicsAccording to David Hudson, while it's true we generally litigate wiretap cases and things of that nature under the fourth amendment, it's also true that mass governmental surveillance impacts our a. second amendment freedoms.This site is brought to you by the Center for Civic Education. The Center's mission is to promote an enlightened and responsible citizenry committed to democratic principles and actively engaged in the practice of democracy. The Center has reached more than 30 million students and their teachers since 1965. Learn more.

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