High School Distance Learning Programs
Visit the National Archives without leaving your school or home! Our interactive programs feature primary sources from our holdings. Each program aligns with National Social Studies Standards and Common Core State Standards. We also provide teacher guides with pre- and post-program lessons.
Point-to-point distance learning programs are available Tuesday–Thursday and must be scheduled at least two weeks in advance. We can deliver up to four programs per school per day. For schools with over four classes, we recommend connecting with two to three classes at a time. You can connect your class via traditional videoconferencing equipment or online with a webcam, microphone, and speakers.
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The Charters of Freedom: Building a More Perfect Union
Guiding Question:
Why do the Charters of Freedom (Declaration of Independence, Constitution, and Bill of Rights) exist?
During this pilot program, students will analyze opening passages of the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights. They will create a graphic organizer to help them distinguish the Charters of Freedom by their purpose. Next, students will match document excerpts to each excerpt’s origin – the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, or the Bill of Rights. The program will conclude with a discussion about the legacy of these founding documents
- For grades 6–12
- 45–60 minutes
- No required pre-program lesson
Know Your Rights!
Guiding Question:
How can understanding the Bill of Rights empower civic engagement?
Students will examine three historical case studies in preparation for a roundtable discussion with a facilitator from the National Archives. Each case study will serve as an example of how the government has made decisions that violated the Bill of Rights and how everyday citizens took action to hold the government accountable and retain their rights. During the roundtable discussion, students will use their case studies to answer questions such as Is it ever okay for the government to overstep the Bill of Rights? and How can a piece of parchment safeguard individual rights?
- For grades 9–12
- 45–60 minutes
Questions?
If you have questions about any of our programs, please contact us distancelearning@nara.gov.
Request your program today!
Register online. If you prefer, fill out and return our PDF form to distancelearning@nara.gov.