In the American Association of State Colleges and University's (AASCU) American Democracy Project (ADP), many campuses have transformed that little-known federal mandate into an opportunity to reflect on our government, our liberties, and our obligations as citizens in this democracy. It also creates a wonderful opportunity to launch the academic year with a set of inspiring activities.
On September 17, 1787, the U.S. Constitution was signed by thirty-nine courageous men who changed the course of history. Today, Constitution Day is a time for us to continue their legacy and develop traditions of citizenship in a new generation of Americans. Here at home, Northern Arizona University invites you to celebrate Constitution Day by reflecting on what the constitution means to you. Take a moment to review and reflect on the impact this historical document has made in our lives today as recorded by those in our campus community.
Resources
The US Constitution (online version)
Biographies of the Constitutional Convention delegates
Constitution Fast Facts (.pdf) — Indiana Department of Education
Free Federal Resources for Educational Excellence
EdTech Teacher: Best of History
Which founding father are you most like?
Books
Are We to Be a Nation? The Making of the Constitution
By Richard B. Berstein, Harvard University Press 1987A More Perfect Union: The Story of the U.S. Constitution
By Betsy Maestro, Lothrop, Lee & Shepard Books, 1987Comparing Constitutions
By S.E. Finer, Vernon Bogdanor and Bernard Rudden, Oxford Press, 1995