The Curriculum

The foundation of the We the People program is the classroom curriculum. It complements the regular school curriculum by providing upper elementary, middle, and high school students with an innovative course of instruction on the history and principles of constitutional democracy in the United States. The We the People textbooks are designed for a wide range of student abilities and may be used as a supplemental text or for a full semester of study.

Critical thinking exercises, problem-solving activities, and cooperative learning techniques help develop intellectual and participatory skills while increasing students’ understanding of the institutions of American constitutional democracy. The We the People curriculum fosters attitudes that are necessary for students to participate as effective, responsible citizens. After studying the textbook, students take a multiple-choice test and prepare for the simulated congressional hearing. Upon completion of the course, they receive a certificate of achievement signed by their member of Congress or other prominent official.

The Textbooks

We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution is the high school level text. We the People is the title of the books designed for the upper elementary and middle school levels. Teacher’s guides for each level contain lesson plans and suggested activities to enrich classroom instruction.

Classroom sets include 30 student books, a teacher’s guide, and an instructional packet containing the information and supplies necessary to complete the program. Free classroom sets are available on a limited basis in each congressional district in the nation. Additional sets may be purchased from the Center at a nominal cost.

 
Sample lessons

Free Examination Materials

The Center for Civic Education provides a limited number of free sets of materials to teachers wishing to participate in the We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution program. Priority is given to teachers at any grade level who agree to hold a We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution culminating hearing. 

To receive a free examination copy of the text, complete and submit the form below. Your copy will be shipped and a We the People coordinator will contact you.

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