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In 1787, delegates came from across America to Philadelphia and drafted a new Constitution.
Today students come from across the country to the National Constitution Center — and leave
inspired to spread constitutional light to others. They are our Constitutional Ambassadors.

More than just a field trip, the new CONSTITUTIONAL AMBASSADORS experience for high
school students begins in the classroom; continues with a day-long educational experience
at the museum, including live theatre; and follows students back to their classrooms,
where they can have real-time conversations on constitutional issues with other classrooms
across America through our CLASSROOM EXCHANGES program.

FREE FOR ALL STUDENTS IN THE PHILADELPHIA AREA. TRANSPORTATION INCLUDED.

Your visit includes: STUDENT TOWN HALL

WELCOME & “ESSENTIAL QUESTION”
Students are presented with a difficult constitutional
question to guide the day’s activities — such as how the
Constitution protects free speech — that they explore
and discuss throughout the day at the museum.
INTERACTIVE CONSTITUTION WORKSHOP
Center educators take a deep dive into a specific
constitutional provision to teach students how to learn
about constitutional issues, critically examine primary
sources, and distinguish their personal views from
what the Constitution requires and forbids.
GUIDED EXPLORATION OF THE EXHIBITS
Students explore the Center’s exhibits and attend the
Center’s live theatrical performances to reinforce core
constitutional concepts and dive more deeply into
the day’s Essential Question.
Students reconvene to meet a constitutional expert—
such as a state or federal judge, legal scholar, or practicing
lawyer— who leads the students in a comprehensive
discussion about the day’s Essential Question.
PEER EXCHANGE
The day ends with students talking with and teaching
each other about what they have learned about the
day’s Essential Question. They practice civil dialogue
and active listening skills while discussing and
debating constitutional issues.
As part of the program, we will provide support before, during, and
after your visit. The museum provides a variety of no-cost professional
development to empower educators with content knowledge and
nonpartisan resources. As Constitutional Ambassadors, your
students can apply their new knowledge and civil dialogue skills
through Classroom Exchanges with students across the country.
Sign up to join this national, constitutional conversation!
constitutioncenter.org/exchanges

SEE BACK FOR DETAILS!

Register today at constitutioncenter.org/learn or
contact Gina Romanelli at gromanelli@constitutioncenter.org or 215.409.6695.

CONSTITUTION
IN THE CLASSROOM
The National Constitution Center brings innovative teaching
tools to your classroom. Our unique approach to constitutional
education emphasizes historic storytelling, constitutional
rather than political questions, and the habits of civil dialogue
and reflection.
Our instructional materials use the National Constitution
Center’s INTERACTIVE CONSTITUTION to provide students
with nonpartisan analysis from top constitutional scholars.
Visit constitutioncenter.org/in-the-classroom.
DIVE IN WITH OUR NEW
FIRST AMENDMENT PLAN OF STUDY
This plan of study introduces students to the five freedoms
of the First Amendment. During this two-week course,
students will analyze primary and secondary source
documents, evaluate arguments and court cases, and
practice engaging in healthy civil dialogue.
Download the full plan of study or choose a single video
or lesson plan. Visit constitutioncenter.org/interactive-
constitution/plan-of-study/first-amendment-overview.
LOOKING FOR A LITTLE MORE FOR YOURSELF?
WORLD CLASS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Join other educators for a variety of programs that enhance
your teaching of the Constitution. Through customized workshops,
we work with educators to empower classrooms with the tools,
knowledge, and pedagogical practice they need to understand
the Constitution and its relevance to American’s lives.
Training and workshops on the Interactive Constitution,
the First Amendment Plan of Study, and other topics are
available in a variety of formats throughout the year.
For more information, visit constitutioncenter.org/
interactive-constitution/professional-development.
For questions about any of our educational offerings,
visit constitutioncenter.org/in-the-classroom or email education@constitutioncenter.org.
VISIT THE
constitutioncenter.org/constitution
The National Constitution Center’s
framework for learning integrates
three main components:
HISTORICAL FOUNDATIONS
THROUGH STORYTELLING
CONSTITUTIONAL
INTERPRETATION SKILLS
CIVIL DIALOGUE
AND REFLECTION
This approach provides a strong foundation in the
Founding stories and judicial interpretations of the
Constitution; teaches learners of all ages to separate
their political views from their constitutional views —
asking not what the government should do, but what it
constitutionally may do; and teaches students to think
like constitutional scholars by providing nonpartisan
information about the Constitution, educational
resources, and platforms to support civil discourse
within classrooms and across the country.
READY TO DISCUSS?
SIGN UP FOR A CLASSROOM EXCHANGE
Any high school class can participate! Through the
Classroom Exchanges, high school students are coming
together to engage in civil dialogue about major constitutional
questions that impact their lives.
The National Constitution Center pairs classrooms from
around the country, giving students a chance to engage
with peers elsewhere in the United States via
videoconferencing. Trained moderators, including judges
and master teachers, set up the dialogue with constitutional
questions that emphasize student voice.
DISCUSS FIRST AMENDMENT TOPICS SUCH AS:
Freedom of speech and social media
Student participation in protests
Discrimination on the basis of religion
Any high school class can participate!
Find out more at constitutioncenter.org/exchanges.