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How well do you know the Constitution? Find out with our Constitution Duel. You can play alone or challenge your friends to a duel to “defend your Constitutional honor”!!!
Play here: http://theconstitutionquiz.org/- Yesterday
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Does anyone know when the Institute will select/contact students for the week-long workshop this summer?- May 16, 2013
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Fox News reported on Tuesday, "The AP disclosed the department’s [Department of Justice] actions Monday afternoon, revealing that the news service had recently learned the department obtained records listing outgoing calls for the work and personal phone numbers of AP reporters and various AP offices. In all, the government seized the records for more than 20 separate telephone lines assigned to AP and its journalists in April and May of 2012."
Read more here: http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2013/05/14/lawmakers-rip-justice-department-over-ap-phone-record-grab/#ixzz2TTHu79Pa.'
In light of the Fourth Amendment, what do you think about the Department of Justice's actions? What effect might actions like this have on First Amendment protected Freedom of the Press? Ask your students, then teach them about the Fourth Amendment using our interactive "Are They Watching You?" game found here: http://teachingfoundingprinciples.org/Fox News reported on Tuesday, "The AP disclosed the department’s [Department of Justice] actions Monday afternoon, revealing that the news service had recently learned the department obtained records listing outgoing calls for the work and personal phone numbers of AP reporters and various AP offices. In all, the government seized the records for more than 20 separate telephone lines assigned to AP and its journalists in April and May of 2012."Show Full Post Show Less
Read more here: http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2013/05/14/lawmakers-rip-justice-department-over-ap-phone-record-grab/#ixzz2TTHu79Pa.'
In light...- May 16, 2013
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226 years ago today, delegates to the Constitutional Convention began to assemble in Philadelphia.
- May 14, 2013
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The Bill of Rights Institute would like to say "thank you" to all of our teachers for working hard to teach the words and ideas of our Founders to their students!!!
- May 6, 2013
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May 5th, that is! It's the last day save 15% on your ENTIRE ORDER!! Enter promo code SPRING2013ED at checkout.
- May 3, 2013
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Now that you've done your spring cleaning, we have April Showers of Savings to help you fill up the empty space on your shelves with even better resources for teaching civics and social studies from the Bill of Rights Institute. For only three days (April 29 - May 1) Save 25% on your ENTIRE ORDER if you order using promo code SPRING2013 at checkout. If you miss out on that offer, you will still be able to save 15% until May 5th using the same promo code -- Just remember - the earlier you act, the more you save!
- Apr 29, 2013
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I'm supposed to join a group and attach a file for a professional development assignment. Here is something to use if you want it.- Apr 29, 2013
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Dr. Levy - Loved it. Great effort.
- Apr 30, 2013
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We’re hosting 13 FREE Constitutional Workshops around the country this fall! Attending teachers will receive breakfast and lunch, a copy of the Bill of Rights Institute curriculum covered in the program, and a certificate for 6 contact hours. Check out the complete list on the Upcoming Constitutional Seminars Page of our website: http://billofrightsinstitute.org/programs-eve...
- Apr 22, 2013
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On April 19th, 1775, the "Shot heard round the world" was fired at the Battle of Lexington, marking the beginning of the American Revolution.
- Apr 19, 2013
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Do you know a high school student who loves history, the Constitution, politics, or economics? If so, the Bill of Rights Institute’s Constitutional Academy summer program is the perfect way for them to continue learning throughout the summer! Students will spend an all-expenses paid week (July 15-20, 2013) in Washington, D.C. digging into the Founding documents with college professors and policy experts and learning how government, economics, and current events connect through field trips and group activities. The application deadline is May 1st, so SHARE this with your friends, colleagues, and family today!
https://billofrightsinstitute.org/programs-ev...Do you know a high school student who loves history, the Constitution, politics, or economics? If so, the Bill of Rights Institute’s Constitutional Academy summer program is the perfect way for them to continue learning throughout the summer! Students will spend an all-expenses paid week (July 15-20, 2013) in Washington, D.C. digging into the Founding documents with college professors and policy experts and learning how government, economics, and current events connect through field trips and group activities. The application deadline is May 1st, so SHARE this with your friends,...Show Full Post Show Less- Apr 17, 2013
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NO social comment. I am just posting this USA debt clock because I found it interesting.
http://www.usdebtclock.org/
- Apr 15, 2013
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Can your email be read without a search warrant? The 2009 IRS "Search Warrant Handbook" says, "emails and other transmissions generally lose their reasonable expectation of privacy and thus their Fourth Amendment protection once they have been sent from an individual's computer."
Read more here:
http://news.cnet.com/8301-13578_3-57578839-38...- Apr 12, 2013
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Just happy to be here>- Apr 10, 2013
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I am needing help with my 5th grade news crew. We do a weekly news program at our school and I need any kind of resources you would like to share.- Apr 8, 2013
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We’ve had a record-setting level of applicants for the Founders Fellows program this year! We’ll be in touch with applicants regarding their status soon and will be posting updates from the program in July. Stay tuned!
- Apr 5, 2013
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Dr. O'Connor - An excellent program! I was lucky to be chosen and have fond memories :)
- Apr 5, 2013
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Motivate your students for the assessment!!!
I started posting this link only a few days ago and the response has been wonderful. In case you missed it the first time around here it is again.
Over 5,000 hits in only 5 days!!!
Hope you and your students enjoy this as much as we did putting it together.
Enjoy,
My name is Mr. HydeMotivate your students for the assessment!!!Show Full Post Show Less
I started posting this link only a few days ago and the response has been wonderful. In case you missed it the first time around here it is again.
Over 5,000 hits in only 5 days!!!
Hope you and your students enjoy this as much as we did putting it together.
...- Apr 5, 2013
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We have resources to help you love teaching civics and social studies even more!
Visit http://store.billofrightsinstitute.org/- Apr 3, 2013
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Postcard Contest!!! Students can enter to win prize money by submitting originally designed postcards demonstrating how they can see Thomas Jefferson's influence in their hometowns. Monticello and the History Channel have partnered to offer this fun vehicle for learning more about this Founding Father.
To learn more, visit:
http://www.monticello.org/site/families-and-t...Show Full Post Show Less
Postcard Contest!!! Students can enter to win prize money by submitting originally designed postcards demonstrating how they can see Thomas Jefferson's influence in their hometowns. Monticello and the History Channel have partnered to offer this fun vehicle for learning more about this Founding Father.
To learn more, visit:
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Still haven't installed pinterest? Grab this and do it now! You'll be glad you did.
- Mar 28, 2013
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The Institute is a non-profit charity focused on providing educational resources on America’s Founding documents and principles for teachers and students of American history, government, and civics.
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Mrs. Broughton - No, but I hear that it is a wonderful workshop!