Presidents and the Constitution, Volume 2
The Bill of Rights Institute’s newest curriculum, Presidents and the Constitution, Volume 2 explores 16 presidents. Combined with Volume 1, student can discover how 25 presidents understood and exercised their constitutional powers. By exploring constitutional crises in American history, these interactive, hands-on lessons encourage students to analyze the actions of Presidents in light of the Constitution.
Students will engage with:
- 15 ready-to-use, interactive lesson plans focused on Jefferson, Madison, Washington, Eisenhower, Nixon, Clinton, Lincoln and 9 other presidents!
- Strong focus on primary source activities
- Solid content including a historical narrative in each lesson
- Scholarly thematic essays that introduce each unit. Topics include Federal Power, the President as Commander in Chief, the President as Enforcer of the Law, Impeachment of the President, and Transfer of power.
- Contemporary application highlighted with an “Issues Endure” portal in each unit
The Presidents and the Constitution Online component, www.ArticleII.org, features an interactive version of Article II of the Constitution; thematic movies covering Federal Power, War, Slavery, Diplomacy, and Elections; and a Presidential Did you Know? Section.
Order Volumes 1 & 2 and discover all 25 presidents – a $60 value for ONLY $ 49.95!
Have Students Who Want More Academic Challenges?
The Bill of Rights Institute’s 2010 Constitutional Academy for exceptional rising high school juniors and seniors will be held July 18-24 and July 25-31, 2010 in Arlington, Virginia across the river from Washington, D.C. Students will receive instruction from college professors and read works by and about our Founders.
Students will also:
- Engage in weekly online reading discussions
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- Work with historical documents at the National Archives
- Visit sites of historical and constitutional significance including George Washington’s Mount Vernon and Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello
- Debate controversial issues with their peers and university scholars
- Build new friendships with students from across the county
- Earn three college credits from Ashland University
For more information on the Constitutional Academy and selection criteria, visit our web site!
Application Deadline is April 15th – Apply Today!
New Founders Fellowship Program for Early-Career Teachers
ONLY ONE WEEK LEFT TO APPLY FOR THIS GREAT OPPORTUNITY!
Have you been teaching for less than five years?
The Bill of Rights Institute is pleased to invite you to apply for our brand new Founders Fellowship Program!
The Founders Fellows will convene in Washington, D.C. on July 6, 2010 for an all- expenses paid multi-day educational program. During the program, Founders Fellows will participate in lectures, discussions, and scholar-led visits to historic sites including Mount Vernon, the National Archives, Gunston Hall, Monticello, and Montpelier.
The Founders Fellowship Program will select promising grades 7-12 social studies teachers, who are in their first five years of teaching. Early career teachers from all around the country are encouraged to apply. Twenty top teachers representing 20 states will be selected to participate.
For more information on the program and application requirements please visit www.BillofRightsInstitute.org/Fellows. All application materials must be submitted by 5:00 PM EST on March 24, 2010. ONLY ONE WEEK LEFT TO APPLY!
We hope you consider applying for the Founders Fellowship Program in addition to passing the word on to your early-career colleagues.
The Founders Fellowship Program was made possible by a generous grant from Drs. Jack and Pina Templeton.