Constitution Day

As you plan your program, you may want to consider the following suggestions:

• Invite all teachers, parents and other community members when planning school-wide events;
• Engage students in meaningful activities aligned to the school’s curriculum and Ohio’s Learning Standards;
• Plan programs with the current course of study in mind, connecting the topics and themes of Constitution Day to age-appropriate activities and grade-level content;
• Although Constitution Day is a once-a-year event, continue the study and discussion of our rights and responsibilities as U.S. citizens throughout the school year.

The following resources may be useful in planning Constitution Day events and activities:

• The National Archives and Records Administration celebrates Constitution Day by presenting related activities and lesson plans.
• The National Constitution Center is an independent, nonpartisan and nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing public understanding of, and appreciation for, the U.S. Constitution, its history and its contemporary relevance.
• The Library of Congress preserves valuable federal records including documents from the Continental Congress and the Constitutional Convention of 1774-1789.
• The U.S. Department of Education provides information and resources for Constitution Day.
• The National Endowment for the Humanities' Constitution Day resources.
• The American Bar Association's Constitution Day resources.