This is an opportunity to incorporate civic learning into the classroom. There are many excellent resources and lesson plans available, covering just a few minutes to entire class periods and more.
Good discussion topics include the Bill of Rights, the First Amendment (Freedom of Speech), Voting Rights and more.
- Constitution Center High Middle Elementary
- First Amendment (all)
- Civic Education Consortium Grades 8 and 10
- Kids Voting Mecklenburg Constitution Day K-2, 3-5, Middle, High
- New York Times Learning Network