Featured: 9-16-2013 National Constitution Center

Constitution Day, September 17, commemorates the formation and signing of the US Constitution on that date in 1787.

The National Constitution Center is the first and only nonprofit, nonpartisan institution devoted to the US Constitution. The Center strives to illuminate constitutional ideals and inspire active citizenship through a state-of-the-art museum located on Independence Mall in Philadelphia.

The National Constitution Center website offers innovative, standards-based lesson plans, activities, and other resources to connect the Constitution with your curriculum and bring American history to life for your students.

Give your students a Constitution Hall Pass to explore America’s civic holidays and constitutional history. Created and produced by the National Constitution Center, this webcast and live chat series features the Center’s education staff, distinguished scholars, and even some famous faces who bring America’s democracy and the stories of “We the People” to life.

The Interactive Constitution on the Center’s website makes it possible for students to search the United States Constitution and find relevant passages and explanations.

In To Sign or Not to Sign: The Ultimate Constitution Day Lesson Plan students will examine the role of the people in shaping the US Constitution.

 Watch a photostory describing the highlights of the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia

You can download and view the text and high-resolution images of the Constitution and other historical documents from the National Constitution Center.

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Catch of the Day - The National Aviary - 10/8/2010

The National Aviary offers an innovative selection of interactive classes for students of all ages geared to engaging their minds in science and conservation.

The National Aviary's web curriculum gives students and teachers the opportunity to enhance their bird knowledge and awareness. Materials include lesson plans, games, activities, and other teacher resources.

• Early Elementary - Students will learn the basics of what makes a bird a bird, and discover ways to identify various types of birds by using their eyes and ears.
• Late Elementary - Students will learn the characteristics that make a bird unique, and discover many of the adaptations that differentiate various species.
• Middle School - Students will observe and record bird behaviors such as preening and foraging and investigate and track the behavior of migrating birds.
• High School - Students will learn about threats facing wild bird species, and delve into conservation issues facing many bird species both locally and around the world.

Bird Resources is a directory of links to sites where students and teachers can learn much more about birds.

Located in Pittsburgh, PA, The National Aviary also offers a wide variety of in-house and outreach classes and programs. In-house classes are only $5 per student October through February. Teachers can download the Self-guided Tour PDF for use during your visit.

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