Each year on May 1, the United States recognizes Law Day to reflect the role of law in the foundation of our country and to recognize its importance for our society. Law Day’s 2020 theme is “Your Vote, Your Voice, Our Democracy: The 19th Amendment at 100.” The theme celebrates the 100th Anniversary of the 19th Amendment. Commemorate this historic moment by teaching your students about the importance of the 19th Amendment and Law Day with resources and lesson plans included in this edition!
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New Virtual Learning Resource from UL Xplorlabs
Inspire students to solve global sustainability issues. This module immerses students in the supply chain of a lithium-ion battery with interactive maps and timeline satellite imagery. Learn more.
ABA Offers Free Lesson Plans for Law Day
Access free lesson plans from the American Bar Association for elementary, middle, and high school students. Access here.
Law Day Collection from Library of Congress
Learn about the history of Law Day in this free collection from the Library of Congress, which includes proclamations from the Executive Branch, journal articles, and speech transcripts. Explore the collection.
U.S. Courts Design
Law Day Resources
In celebration of the 100th Anniversary of the 19th Amendment, The U.S. Federal Courts have created distance learning lesson plans, videos, and agendas. View resources.
Summer Leadership Institute: Now Virtual!
National Council for the Social Studies presents its first virtual Summer Leadership Institute (SLI), this July 20-21. Come engage and learn from social studies educators and leaders across the country. Learn more.
NCSS and C3 Teachers Announce Virtual IDM Institute
The IDM Summer Institute features virtual and hands-on opportunities for teachers to develop inquiry materials for use in their classrooms and to join a larger community of educators who share an interest in invigorating their classrooms through inquiry teaching and learning. Learn more.
National Coalition Against Censorship
Condemns Book Banning
The National Coalition Against Censorship (NCAC) and over 40 organizations, including NCSS, have issued a statement condemning nationwide attempts to block young people from accessing LGBTQ stories in schools and libraries. Read the statement.
Free Virtual First Amendment Classroom Opportunity
NCAC is now offering teachers the opportunity to host virtual classroom presentations on free speech and the First Amendment by guest speakers from their staff of experts. Learn more.
Holocaust Remembrance Day Broadcast
Honor the memory of thousands of Holocaust victims and survivors by watching watching the 2020 Virtual March of the Living Ceremony tonight at 7 PM EDT. Watch here.
Virtual Release of NAEP Results
Join the National Assessment Governing Board and the National Center for Education Statistics for the virtual release of The Nation's Report Cards in Civics, Geography, and U.S. History on Thursday, April 23. Register here.
