September 17 is
Constitution Day in the United States of America, although the holiday is observed on Monday when September 17 falls on the weekend as it does this year. Is your child's school offering an educational program on the U.S. Constitution in observance of the day?
... pursuant to legislation passed by Congress, educational institutions receiving Federal funding are required to hold an educational program pertaining to the United States Constitution on September 17 of each year.
The
Government Publishing Office (GPO) offers
Ben's Guide to the US Government, with three different levels of lessons for children (apprentice, journeyperson, master). Historical Documents are among the topics offered, including a series of basic lessons on the Constitution.
A brief roundup of related resources in this
old post.
History of Constitution Day
here, and more free lessons are available
here. There is an interesting online version of the Constitution
here, which includes lists of words whose spelling has changed over time, an explanation of Roman Numerals, and other contextual notes. It also has a link to Ben's Guide.
Last year's links
here (annual contest) and
here (Happy Constitution Day).
"
Constituting America" has a you-tube channel
here with past contest winners, including a brief video "
The American Constitution in emoji."
Enjoy this brief roundup of history and resource links on
Constitution Day and the
U.S. Constitution.
