Voting Rights, the Constitution & Representative Government
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Voting Rights, The Constitution and Representative Government
A webinar for educators looking to learn more about how to teach voting rights and how the Constitution describes a representative government.
When: October 28, 2024, 6-7pm PST
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"Civics for All of US" interactive distance learning programs for students and teachers
Civics for All of US is a new national civic education initiative from the Richard Nixon Presidential Library, Center for Legislative Archives, and the National Archives that promotes civic literacy and engagement. As part of this initiative, the education team at the Nixon Presidential Library and educators across the National Archives will be providing teachers with programming, curricula, and exceptional field trip experiences both online and in-person. Visit https://civics.archives.gov/ to learn more!
Student Programs
Civics for All of US is the national civic education initiative from the National Archives. Our interactive distance learning programs draw upon the vast holdings of the National Archives to promote the knowledge, skills, and dispositions students need for civic engagement in the 21st century. Each program is led by one of our educators located at National Archives sites, the Center for Legislative Archives, and Presidential Libraries across the country. Check https://civics.archives.gov/ for more information, including how to request a program for groups of 10 or more students.
Our new online registration tool makes it easy to request a student distance learning program from an available National Archives educator. Try it today and request a program for 10 or more students at https://civics.archives.gov/.
Civics for All of US distance learning programs are offered as regularly scheduled interactive webinars. Registration is required, but there is no minimum attendance prerequisite for student webinars. Join us for an upcoming program!
Request your program today.
Schedule and Registration Links
All programs run 30 minutes.
Registration closes the day before each program.
The Constitution Rules! (Grades K–2)
Students will explore the idea of different responsibilities in their community and analyze images that highlight the jobs of the three branches of government as outlined in the Constitution. https://civics.archives.gov/webinars/the-constitution-rules-1
Session available Friday, October 25, 2024, 12:15pm - 12:45pm EDT
The Constitution and Our Community (Grades 3–5)
Students will explore the idea of community, hone their primary source analysis skills by examining government records, and connect the Constitution to their own lives. https://civics.archives.gov/webinars/the-constitution-and-our-community-0
Sessions available Friday, October 25, 2024, 1:15pm - 1:45pm EDT and Monday, January 27, 2025, 11:15am - 11:45am EST
Voting Rights, the Constitution & Representative Government (Grades 6–8)
Using the Constitution, constitutional amendments, and legislation, students will explore the progression of voting rights in the United States and its impact on representative government. https://civics.archives.gov/programs/voting-rights-the-constitution-representative-government
Sessions available Monday, October 28, 2024, 1:15pm - 1:45pm EDT
The First Amendment: Five Rights in One! (Grades 3–5)
Students will focus on the First Amendment to discover how the Bill of Rights protects people’s rights and freedoms. Students will learn about the importance of rights and explore how they can exercise them. Students will also analyze primary sources to identify the appropriate right/freedom(s) represented in historical examples. https://civics.archives.gov/webinars/the-first-amendment-five-rights-in-one
Sessions available Wednesday, November 13, 2024, 11:15am - 12:00pm EST and Friday, December 13, 2024, 1:15pm - 2:00pm EST
Make Your Voice Count: Learning About The First Amendment (Grades K-2)
Students will explore the First Amendment in the Bill of Rights using primary historical sources to learn about the importance of rights and how to exercise their freedoms. https://civics.archives.gov/webinars/make-your-voice-count-learning-about-the-first-amendment
Sessions available Wednesday, November 13, 2024, 11:15am - 12:00pm EST and Friday, December 13, 2024, 1:15pm - 2:00pm EST
The Bill of Rights Protects You (Grades 6–12)
During this program, students will explore the Bill of Rights and how it outlines both limits on government and the rights of the people. This program will introduce students to the Bill of Rights and strengthen their civic understanding. https://civics.archives.gov/webinars/the-bill-of-rights-protects-you
Sessions available September 9 - 19, 2024
Student programs are also offered as regularly scheduled webinars. Registration is required, but there is no minimum attendance prerequisite for student webinars.
Teacher Programs
Teaching About Elections with Political Cartoons from the National Archives
A virtual professional development workshop for grade 6–12 educators. Discover how classic political cartoons can engage students in studying elections and understanding their role in civic life. https://civics.archives.gov/workshops/teaching-about-elections-with-political-cartoons-from-the-national-archives
Session available Wednesday, October 16, 2024, 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Teaching Native American Treaties for Elementary Educators
Join us for this interactive virtual professional development program for educators as we look closely at selected examples of American Indian treaties and discuss ways to incorporate teaching these important documents in the elementary classroom. https://civics.archives.gov/workshops/teaching-native-american-treaties-for-elementary-educators
Session available Wednesday, November 20, 2024, 7:00pm - 8:00pm EST
Teaching the Bill of Rights for Educators
A virtual professional development workshop for grade 6–12 educators. This online workshop will explore how to engage learners of all grade levels in the active exploration of primary sources that teach about the rights embodied in the Bill of Rights. https://civics.archives.gov/workshops/teaching-the-bill-of-rights-for-educators
Session available Thursday, December 5, 2024, 7:00pm - 8:00pm EST
Bring a Civics for All of US teacher professional development program to your school, district, or educational organization!
Our virtual Civics for All of US Teacher workshops are available by request for groups of 10 or more educators. Programs are free and available Monday through Friday during regular business hours. Please submit your request at least one month in advance of your desired date. Evening and weekend programs may be available on occasion.
Email civics@nara.gov to learn more and request a program today!