Student Testimonials CitC Leadership and Contact Information

Contact Chairman: Ken Jackson 480-350-7202 CitC Manager: Verl Farnsworth 480-204-0964 Instruction Coordinator: Sandra Dee Reid 480-335-8659 Curriculum and Teacher Training: Sarah Rowse 480-497-0723 www.constitutionintheclassroom.com
Nashreen- The constitution classes were very interesting. They had fun ways teaching us. I hope well have another one next year. Chattel- I would recommend these classes to everybody if you really want to find out more about your Constitution. Jocelyn- The constitution classes were very interesting from my experience. They made learning very fun and I would go to it again. Scott- Thank you! The constitution classes were really fun and exciting. I liked talking about the constitution and playing the games you guys brought. At first I was struggling with the constitution history, but now Im not. I hope you come back next year. Seren- Every Friday, I looked forward to learning more and more interesting information I didnt even know about in a very fun way. From the Declaration of Independence to the Bill of Rights, this class got me thinking and loving more of our countries history. Olivia- It is super fun learning about the constitution and the Declaration of Independence because we get to play games and see pictures and much more. Brady- If I didnt go to the constitution classes I would be clueless. Im glad the teachers helped me.

Challenger Basic School- Directors, Brad and Deanne Tobin, said that CitC,presented to our students a quality study of the Constitution. They do it in a way that is very unique and powerful!

George Washington
A primary object...should be the education of our youth in the science of government. And what duty more pressing...than communicating it to those who are to be the future guardians of the liberties of the country?

CitC Students Pledge:

We will save our Constitution And keep a good thing going!

Desert Vista Elementary School- Apache Junction, Janell Sterner, 6th grade teacher: The lesson brought the subject down to grade level understanding. CitC opened my students eyes to what the Constitution contains and how it relates to them. Students enjoy being involved in activities and having many visual aids.

History
Constitution in the Classroom (CitC) started in February, 2012. An AZ Department of Education official brought together a group of five individuals who had a background in Constitutional study. Going forward they began to build an organization for teaching children Constitutional principles. Age appropriate curriculum was developed with Power Point lessons and materials. Thanks to a strong networking system, CitC is now training volunteer teachers on a weekly basis.

Lesson Information
Lessons include: PowerPoint Presentation, Activities, Stories, Worksheets, Handouts Instructors: Volunteer teachers receive extensive training on Constitution and teaching techniques. Lesson Time: 1 hour for each of 5 lessons Grade Levels: Constitution Kids: 3rd 5th Grades Constitution Defenders: 6th 8th Grades Constitution Scholars: 9th 12th Grades

Lesson Objectives
1. Students will discover the technology leap that followed the adoption of the Constitution and of the significance of the USA becoming the Land of Opportunity. 2. Students will learn that a study of government is a study of power and who controls that power. They will see the good sense and stability of governmental power when placed in the broad base of the people providing greater individual freedom than any other form of government. 3. The truth will be emphasized that all rights reside first in the people and second in the sovereign states as declared in the 9th and 10th amendments. This establishes the proper role of government as intended by the Founders. A critical concept included in the Constitution. 4. Students will be educated on the differences between capitalism and socialism to counter ideas on world governments and collectivism that have infiltrated into education compromiseing true principles espoused by the Founding Fathers. These lessons aim to teach the success formula that was the foundation of the country. 5. Knowledge of the success of the founding documents will instill this pledge: We will save our Constitution and keep a good thing going. Note: These lessons do not contain any discussions of political parties, candidates, officials in office, or of current contentious subjects.

Lesson Summaries
Lesson 1: Technology Leap; Discovering Five Advantages of Free Enterprise. An Amazing technology leap followed the adoption of the Constitution which initiated capitalism in the new United States. Lesson 2: Power Struggle Rulers Law/ Anarchy/ Peoples Law. The Founders wisely provided for rule by the people with a republic. Presenting the unquestioned truth that the Constitution provided greater individual freedom than any other government of the world. Lesson 3: Founding Fathers and Declaration of Independence. Wise, true principles that were enumerated by the Founders in the Declaration of Independence are taught. Lesson 4: Preamble and Articles I,II, III. The purposes and proper roles of government as defined in the original Constitution are presented. Lesson 5: Bill of Rights and A Sampling of Amendments. Emphasis is given to the truth that rights reside first in the people and that laws are designed to limit government infringement.

Mission Statement
Our purpose is to instruct the children of Arizona on the true principles of liberty as established by the framers of the Constitution. This will prepare the next generation to protect and secure these precious liberties as well as to take an active role in government. Volunteer teachers with age appropriate material will give students a working knowledge of the Constitution and its application to current problems. The goal is to reinforce their determination to protect the basic freedoms of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness which are quickly slipping away.