We the People ... the Citizen and the Constitution
Visit the We the People Program
We the People complements existing curriculum in upper elementary grades (4-6), middle school (7-9) and high school (10-12). The primary goal of the program is to promote civic awareness and responsibility in students. By emphasizing student involvement and encouraging students to relate important concepts and principles to historical and contemporary situations, it strengthens student's critical thinking and public speaking skills.
We the People Covers topics including:
- Historical and Philosophical Foundations of Constitutional Government
- Creation of the Constitution
- Organization of the National Government
- Development of the Constitution
- Expansion of Rights During the Last 200 Years
- Roles of Citizens in American Democracy