We the People 101: The Citizen & the Constitution

Event Description

Name

We the People 101: The Citizen & the Constitution

Grade

Advanced Elementary/Middle/High School Academy

Date

September 10, 2015

Time

08:30 AM to 04:30 PM

Training Fee

Free

Coupon Code

Location

Arizona Foundation for Legal Services & Education
4201 N. 24th Street, Suite 210
Phoenix, AZ 85016
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Faculty

Abby Dupke

Jacob Harvey

Description

Overview: This Center for Civic Education curriculum provides lessons and activities for grades 4-12. 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, the program strengthens students’ critical thinking and public speaking skills.
Training Objectives:
  • Constitutional Rights and Case Studies
  • Contemporary relevance of the Constitution and the Bill of Rights
  • Simulated Congressional hearing
 
Campus Issues Addressed:
  • Lack of school involvement
  • Lack of understanding rights and responsibilities
  • Low academic achievement
  • Lack of civic participation