[WSCSS] FW: Celebrate Constitution Day - September 17 with ABA Resources

[Pam Inglesby]

Colleagues,

 

FYI, in case you are looking for a way to celebrate Constitution Day!
Please let me know if you need further information.

 

Pam Inglesby | Public Legal Education Manager

Washington State Bar Association | 206.727.8226 | pami at wsba.org

1325 Fourth Avenue, Suite 600 | Seattle, WA 98101-2539 | www.wsba.org
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From: Division for Public Education [mailto:abapubed at abanet.org] 
Subject: Celebrate Constitution Day - September 17 with ABA Resources

 

 
<http://www.abanet.org/publiced/conversations/constitution/enewsletter/c
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On this date in 1787 delegates to the Constitutional Convention in
Philadelphia signed the U.S. Constitution, a written charter for a
new-and enduring-federal government.

Five years ago Congress designated September 17 as a day "to hold
educational programs for students" on the Constitution. Visit
www.abaconstitution.org
<http://www.abanet.org/publiced/conversations/constitution/home.shtml>
for great resources and fun features. 

*    Lead a Conversation on the Constitution
<http://www.abanet.org/publiced/conversations/constitution/conversations
tarters.shtml> , exploring key constitutional provisions, including the
right to bear arms, cruel and unusual punishment, and unreasonable
searches and seizures.

*    Access classroom lessons
<http://www.abanet.org/publiced/conversations/constitution/lessons.shtml
>  appropriate for elementary, middle, and secondary students.

*    Explore "Uncle Sam's Attic"
<http://www.abanet.org/publiced/conversations/constitution/interactive.s
html>  to learn about voting rights and the election process.

*    Test your knowledge by taking interactive quizzes
<http://www.abanet.org/publiced/conversations/constitution/interactive.s
html>  on constitutional issues.

*    Sign the U.S. Constitution
<http://www.abanet.org/publiced/conversations/constitution/signtheconst.
shtml>  manuscript, alongside the signatures of the framers.

The Constitution - Debate It. Discuss It. Understand It. 
www.abaconstitution.org
<http://www.abanet.org/publiced/conversations/constitution/home.shtml>  

 
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Learn more about the Division for Public Education's resources,
programs, and publications online <http://www.abanet.org/publiced/> .

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