The Presidency and the Iran Accord -Constitutional Day Lesson Ideas

September 17 is Constitution Day recognizing the day the United States Constitution was signed in 1787. The date has only been officially recognized since 2004 and is primarily observed in schools with special Constitution related social studies lessons. Lesson material for teacher with activities for students are available at a number of websites including the National Constitution Center and the National Archives.

Many Constitution Day lessons tend to be celebratory or silly. Many of you remember the "Schoolhouse Rocks" Constitution video and "How a Bill Becomes a Law" from when you were trapped in school.

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