Constitution Day

Fellow Educators,

Thank you for visiting the new Constitution Day Page! On December 8, 2004, Public Law 108-447 was signed into law, requiring schools receiving federal funds to inform and instruct all students on the importance of the signing of the United States Constitution on September 17, 1787. Nevada is taking an active role in complying with this law and the education of students across the state. NDE is aware of the importance and implementation of the social studies content standards regarding the Constitution but special recognition will only serve to enhance our State social studies and allow students to see that being an informed citizen goes beyond the social studies curriculum and classroom.

On Thursday, September 17, 2009, each teacher in Nevada is asked to inform and instruct their students about the importance of the United States Constitution. The following information and resources have been designed to help Nevada teachers with Public Law 108-447.

On this page you will find lesson plans designed to inform Nevada students about the United States Constitution. These plans vary in topic, length, and grade appropriateness. Please use any or all lesson plans and websites to help plan your particular grade level lesson.

Keith Rheault
State Superintendent of Public Instruction

Constitution Day Lessons & Activities: Click on this link to see a variety of lessons and activities for the classroom sorted by grade level!

Constitution Day Online Resources: Click on this link to find out more about the kinds of resources available for teaching about the Constitution.