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Law Related Education We the People...The Citizen & the Constitution
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 This nationally acclaimed civic education instructional program enhances students' understanding of the institutions of American constitutional democracy while allowing students to discover the contemporary relevance of the Constitution and Bill of Rights. The primary goal of "We the People The Citizen and the Constitution" is to promote civic competence and responsibility among the nation's elementary and secondary students. What makes the program such a success is the design of the instructional program, including its innovative culminating activity.
The culminating activity is a simulated congressional hearing in which students "testify" before a panel of judges. At the high school level, schools participate in Regional and State Competitions, held in December and January each year, performing units before a panel of notable governmental and political leaders. The top performing high school team attends the National Competition in Washington, D.C. representing New Hampshire.
Milford High School "We the People" 2008 State Champions |
Rules for High School Competition (PDF)
District Level High School Questions (PDF)
We the People District Roster (PDF)
State Level High School Questions (PDF)
We the People State Roster (PDF)
Attorneys: Volunteer Sign-up Form (PDF)
| We the People...The Citizen and the Constitution Textbooks | Available FREE of charge from NHBA Law Related Education Program. |  Suggested grades 4-6
| |  Suggested grades 7-9
| |  Suggested grades 10-12
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| As always, volunteers are needed to act as facilitators, timers, judges and/or scorers. If you are interested in volunteering your time to be a part this phenomenal program, or if you'd like additional information about "We the People The Citizen and the Constitution", contact Law-Related Education Coordinator, Robin E. Knippers, at 603-224-6942, ext. 3259.
| District Coordinator | Mike Brosnan Gorham High School
120 Main Street
Gorham, NH 03581-1657
603-466-2776
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| Teachers:
If you are interested in using this program in the classroom, please e-mail Law Related Education Coordinator, Robin E. Knippers for curriculum materials, or call her at 603-224-6942, ext. 3259. Additional information can be found on the Center for Civic Education website.
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