We the People: the Citizen and the Constitution
We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution promotes civic competence and responsibility among American students by helping participants learn about Constitutional history and principles.
Overview
The foundation of the We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution program is the classroom curriculum, developed by scholars for the Center for Civic Education. Materials are available at the elementary, middle, and high school levels, and they combine rich content with critical thinking exercises, problem-solving activities, and cooperative-learning techniques. Besides building civic literacy, the We the People: the Citizen and the Constitution program builds intellectual and participatory skills and fosters attitudes that students need in order to participate as effective, responsible citizens.
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Impact
Students:
- Improve teamwork and cooperation.
- Gain writing, listening, and public speaking skills.
- Interact with scholars and other legal experts.
- Foster appreciation of democratic principles.
- Recognize connections between the past and the present.
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