Bill of Rights Institute

Founded in 1999, The Bill of Rights Institute is a non-profit organization with a mission to develop programs and curriculum that teach students about the founding of our nation and what it means to be an American citizen. The Bill of Rights Institute is dedicated to creating educational materials for teachers like you, in order to help young Americans appreciate constitutional principles that define us as a nation.

Note: The information listed below is solely the material of the Bill of Rights Institute and not endorsed by any of the other organizations associated with www.constitutionday.us.

Bill of Rights Institute Resources

• "Celebrate Constitution Day" Interactive Flash Module — An interactive flash experience, the On-line Module features "Madison's Notes are Missing", in which students travel back in time to the Constitutional Convention, talk to the delegates (with animation and voice), and write a news article about the events of that momentous time. The Module also includes a quote matching game with quotes from 10 Founders, and an interactive Constitutional Convention crossword puzzle.
• Champions of Freedom Lesson Plan — Lesson plan that explores, "What Founding documents influenced the First Amendment?"
• Constitution Cube Activities — Activities for all types of learners using a dice your students cut out and create.
• Constitution Day Lesson for High School — How does the US Constitution reflect American goals and values?
• Constitution Day Lesson for Middle School — How does the US Constitution reflect American goals and values?
• Founders and the Constitution- George Mason — Read and listen about George Mason and his contributions to the Bill of Rights and the Constitution.
• Founders' Gallery — See what the Founders looked like with pictures and biographical information

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