NCSS members, however, can obtain a copy completely free of charge. The Citizen and the Constitution. This new version provides greater depth and coverage for students studying the Constitution and Bill of Rights and, like the previous texts, emphasizes the relationship between the ideas and institutions central to our constitutional democracy and the impact of both on the political life of the country. Active Citizenship, Empowering America's Youth. This curriculum for grades 7-12 integrates civic values and community service into citizenship education.
Students learn the rights and responsibilities of citizenship.
They learn the skills of political probelem solving and they apply these skills by solving real problems in their school or community. Also find out about the Youth Citizenship Awards Program, in which students get a Congressional Award for community service. Constitutional Rights US Constitution Quizzer . The US Constitution Quizzer is a simple, freeware program for Macintosh computers that tests students' knowledge of the Constitution, its history, and its principles. Each tape includes about 20-25 minutes of argument by lawyers on both sides and questions from justices, recorded in the Supreme Court chamber.