EDSS 501 - Teaching the Constitution & The Bill of Rights (3)

The United States stands apart in human history as a country founded by the people, for the people. In the past, most leaders or conquerors were concerned with how to sustain their own power, but the Founding Fathers were determined to limit the power of the government so that all citizens could live free. The Constitution and the Bill of Rights are the manifestations of their philosophies and desires for this country, and are thus essential for every citizen to understand and appreciate.

In this course, you will gain the background knowledge and techniques you need to teach your students about these important documents. You’ll review the origins of the U.S. Constitution, what motivated the writing of the Constitution, and the process of creating the Constitution and the Bill of Rights. You will also develop engaging activities to teach the Constitution and Bill of Rights, and to teach students about the rights these documents afford them as citizens of this country. 

With the strategies you learn in this course, you’ll be able to bring life to the centuries-old founding documents of our country and instill in students why they matter beyond the walls of your classroom.