Constitution Day and Citizenship Day
Every year, schools and government agencies join the nation in observing Constitution Day and Citizenship Day the week before and after September 17, the anniversary of the signing of the Constitution. Federal courts participate by offering educational resources and experiences in their communities.
Engage students in learning about the U.S. Constitution through:
participating in the activity Civil Discourse and the Constitution: Candid Conversations or another educational activity based on the Bill of Rights,
reciting the Preamble to the Constitution,
discussing the promises of the Preamble, or
observing or participating in naturalization ceremonies.
Civil Discourse and the Constitution: Candid Conversations
Civil Discourse and the Constitution is a 50-minute classroom activity that engages students in candid conversations with a federal judge and volunteer lawyers as they learn and practice civility and decision-making skills. The program is relevant throughout the month and the academic year. Classroom visits can be virtual or in person. Learn more about the activity.
Read Along with the Preamble
Reciting the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution in unison has become embedded in the traditions of Constitution Day and Citizenship Day. This video(link is external) is simply the words of the Preamble projected at a comfortable pace for easy reading at any group recitation.