Uploaded September 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
This remote training will introduce educators to the wide range of free, high-quality resources available through the Bill of Rights Institute that can be used on Constitution Day and beyond. From primary source analysis tools and engaging lesson plans to videos and interactive activities, you will discover practical strategies for fostering constitutional literacy among your students.
Check out BRI's resources for Constitution Day here: billofrightsinstitute.org/constitution-day
00:00 – Welcome & Introductions
01:00 – Dan & Lori’s Teaching Backgrounds
04:20 – BRI Mission, Vision, and Founding Principles
07:50 – Virtues, Vices, and Using Images in Class
10:45 – Elizabeth Eckford Lesson & Supreme Court Cases
15:55 – Exploring BRI Resources & Website
19:27 – Constitution Day Materials & Classroom Activities
25:25 – Think the Vote & Student Engagement Tools
27:33 – Tinker v. Des Moines & Constitutional Playlists
30:41 – Scenario-Based Learning & Connecting Documents
32:02 – Political Cartoons & Classroom Suggestions
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About the Bill of Rights Institute:
Established in September 1999, the Bill of Rights Institute is a 501(c)(3) non-profit educational organization that works to engage, educate, and empower individuals with a passion for the freedom and opportunity that exist in a free society. The Institute develops educational resources and programs for a network of more than 50,000 educators and 70,000 students nationwide.
Official Site: billofrightsinstitute.org
Facebook: / billofrightsinstitute
Twitter: / brinstitute
Instagram: / brinstitute
BRI Educator Newsletter Sign Up Page: https://billofrightsinstitute.org/new...
This remote training will introduce educators to the wide range of free, high-quality resources available through the Bill of Rights Institute that can be used on Constitution Day and beyond. From primary source analysis tools and engaging lesson plans to videos and interactive activities, you will discover practical strategies for fostering constitutional literacy among your students.
Check out BRI's resources for Constitution Day here: billofrightsinstitute.org/constitution-day
00:00 – Welcome & Introductions
01:00 – Dan & Lori’s Teaching Backgrounds
04:20 – BRI Mission, Vision, and Founding Principles
07:50 – Virtues, Vices, and Using Images in Class
10:45 – Elizabeth Eckford Lesson & Supreme Court Cases
15:55 – Exploring BRI Resources & Website
19:27 – Constitution Day Materials & Classroom Activities
25:25 – Think the Vote & Student Engagement Tools
27:33 – Tinker v. Des Moines & Constitutional Playlists
30:41 – Scenario-Based Learning & Connecting Documents
32:02 – Political Cartoons & Classroom Suggestions
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About the Bill of Rights Institute:
Established in September 1999, the Bill of Rights Institute is a 501(c)(3) non-profit educational organization that works to engage, educate, and empower individuals with a passion for the freedom and opportunity that exist in a free society. The Institute develops educational resources and programs for a network of more than 50,000 educators and 70,000 students nationwide.
Official Site: billofrightsinstitute.org
Facebook: / billofrightsinstitute
Twitter: / brinstitute
Instagram: / brinstitute
BRI Educator Newsletter Sign Up Page: https://billofrightsinstitute.org/new...
