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Constitution Day
On September 17, 2019, the citizens of this great nation will again proudly salute the United States Constitution as the oldest national constitution still in existence and a milestone in the protection of our individual freedoms. The purpose of Constitution Day and Citizenship Day is to commemorate the creation and signing of the supreme law of the land and to honor and celebrate the privileges and responsibilities of U.S. citizenship for both native-born and naturalized citizens. Public law 108-447, signed into law in 2004, requires all educational institutions that receive federal funds hold an educational program relevant to the Constitution each year on September 17. If the date falls on a weekend or on a holiday, schools must schedule a program immediately before or after that date. The date of the fulfillment of this requirement will be included as a part of the Alabama State Department of Education’s comprehensive monitoring program.
Please join in the observance of this day on Tuesday, September 17, 2019, by having your students observe this important day in our nation’s history by participating in learning activities. To further assist you with the implementation of this requirement, the following links are provided with resources and lesson plans:
• http://constitutioncenter.org
• http://constitutioncenter.org/constitution http://www.civiced.org/resources/curriculum/constitution-day-and-citizenship-day
• http://www.k12.com/constitution-day.html
• http://www.nea.org/tools/lessons/constitution-day.html
This list of resources is not exhaustive nor is it meant as an endorsement of any particular site or product. It is hoped that this will provide some helpful information that may be of use to our teachers.
On September 17, 2019, the citizens of this great nation will again proudly salute the United States Constitution as the oldest national constitution still in existence and a milestone in the protection of our individual freedoms. The purpose of Constitution Day and Citizenship Day is to commemorate the creation and signing of the supreme law of the land and to honor and celebrate the privileges and responsibilities of U.S. citizenship for both native-born and naturalized citizens. Public law 108-447, signed into law in 2004, requires all educational institutions that receive federal funds hold an educational program relevant to the Constitution each year on September 17. If the date falls on a weekend or on a holiday, schools must schedule a program immediately before or after that date. The date of the fulfillment of this requirement will be included as a part of the Alabama State Department of Education’s comprehensive monitoring program.
Please join in the observance of this day on Tuesday, September 17, 2019, by having your students observe this important day in our nation’s history by participating in learning activities. To further assist you with the implementation of this requirement, the following links are provided with resources and lesson plans:
• http://constitutioncenter.org
• http://constitutioncenter.org/constitution http://www.civiced.org/resources/curriculum/constitution-day-and-citizenship-day
• http://www.k12.com/constitution-day.html
• http://www.nea.org/tools/lessons/constitution-day.html
This list of resources is not exhaustive nor is it meant as an endorsement of any particular site or product. It is hoped that this will provide some helpful information that may be of use to our teachers.
National Hispanic American Heritage Month
During National Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 to October 15) we recognize the contributions made and the important presence of Hispanic and Latino Americans to the United States and celebrate their heritage and culture. Hispanic Heritage Month, whose roots go back to 1968, begins each year on September 15th, the anniversary of independence of five Latin American countries: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. Mexico, Chile and Belize also celebrate their independence days during this period and Columbus Day (Día de la Raza) is October 12th. Share in this special annual tribute by learning and celebrating the generations of Hispanic and Latino Americans who have positively influenced and enriched our nation and society.
https://www.hispanicheritagemonth.org/
https://time.com/4943371/what-is-hispanic-heritage-month/
https://www.hispanicheritagemonth.org/index.php/classroom/articles
https://sites.ed.gov/hispanic-initiative/national-hispanic-heritage-month/
https://www.nps.gov/aboutus/news/sept15-oct15-monthly-theme.htm
https://nationalcouncilhepm.org/themes-%26-posters
This list of resources is not exhaustive nor is it meant as an endorsement of any particular site or product. It is hoped that this will provide some helpful information that may be of use to our teachers.
During National Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 to October 15) we recognize the contributions made and the important presence of Hispanic and Latino Americans to the United States and celebrate their heritage and culture. Hispanic Heritage Month, whose roots go back to 1968, begins each year on September 15th, the anniversary of independence of five Latin American countries: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. Mexico, Chile and Belize also celebrate their independence days during this period and Columbus Day (Día de la Raza) is October 12th. Share in this special annual tribute by learning and celebrating the generations of Hispanic and Latino Americans who have positively influenced and enriched our nation and society.
https://www.hispanicheritagemonth.org/
https://time.com/4943371/what-is-hispanic-heritage-month/
https://www.hispanicheritagemonth.org/index.php/classroom/articles
https://sites.ed.gov/hispanic-initiative/national-hispanic-heritage-month/
https://www.nps.gov/aboutus/news/sept15-oct15-monthly-theme.htm
https://nationalcouncilhepm.org/themes-%26-posters
This list of resources is not exhaustive nor is it meant as an endorsement of any particular site or product. It is hoped that this will provide some helpful information that may be of use to our teachers.
2019 Annual Conference
Lawson State Community College
Birmingham, Alabama
Monday, October 14, 2019
8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
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Welcome to ALCSS
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We are an organization of educators from K-12 and higher education in the state of Alabama dedicated to social studies education. Our goal is to enable students to become global citizens and prepare them for the future. We do this by engaging educators from around the state in collaboration to empower them to be advocates within their own classrooms. We want students to become explorers of their world and to make connections between the past and present to become informed decision makers in the future.
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Each year we host an annual conference for educators. All subject areas are invited so that we can work together for our students. The conference moves every year to two years to reach every part of Alabama for inclusion of all educators. Keep on the look out for more information. If you would like to register for the conference download the following and email or mail it back as stated on the form.
Alabama's 200th BirthdayThe Alabama Bicentennial is just around the corner. We are in a three year celebration of our state's birthday. Join us in the celebration! Check out more information about the 200th at:
http://www.alabama200.org |
Membership in the council is $10.00 per year. Conference registration is $65.00 and this includes a one year membership fee and access to all conference events including keynotes. In addition, we offer members opportunities to participate in other events throughout the year. If you would like to join National Council for the Social Studies, we will waive our membership cost this year. In doing so, indicate that you are registering from Alabama and send a copy of your receipt to us also.
National Council for Social StudiesOur national affiliate, NCSS, offers a variety of webinars and other resources for educators. They also hold an annual national conference. Check out more about NCSS at:
https://www.socialstudies.org |
The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don't have any."
Alice Walker
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Email Us: alcsspresident@gmail.com