The National Constitution Center’s free Civic Stories program provides elementary and middle school students from across the country the opportunity to engage with the past through artifacts and the stories they tell. In this setting, students develop a deeper understanding of history and consider the ways in which artifacts humanize history through the individuals, communities, and cultures they represent. Through this practice, students begin to identify where they see themselves, their communities, and their surroundings in the broader scope of American history.

Civic Stories are free, 30-minute virtual learning experiences designed for learners in third through eighth grade. Sessions are facilitated by members of the Center’s Education team and are scheduled at times that work for teachers and their students. Whenever possible, classes are scheduled with other grade-level-appropriate groups from across the country to give students opportunities to engage with peers from diverse communities, perspectives, and backgrounds

The education team is here to answer any questions you have and provide support throughout the planning process. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to email us at stories@constitutioncenter.org.

Completing the Civic Stories sign-up process will take approximately five minutes.

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