Commemorating Constitution Day and Citizenship Day

September 17 is Constitution Day and Citizenship Day (Constitution Day). This day commemorates the September 17, 1787 signing of the United States Constitution.

Each educational institution that receives Federal funds for a fiscal year is required to hold an educational program about the U.S. Constitution for its students on September 17 (if it falls on a weekend; it should be held in the previous or next week).

This posting is intended to remind affected educational institutions of this responsibility and to provide examples of resources for them to consider using in developing their program. We are also offering examples of resources for students and learners of all ages.

To assist in planning Constitution Day programs, we are pleased to provide links to Web sites that contain materials that can be publicly accessed for general use or for use as teaching materials in the classroom. These links and materials are provided by the three branches of government in an exciting step forward of collaboration in sharing these resources.

The U.S. Department of Education does not direct or control particular curricula or lesson plans. The lists of resources below contain links to learning resources created and maintained by other public and private organizations, and the grade levels and target audiences cited are merely examples. This information is provided for your convenience and as examples of resources for Constitution Day that you might find helpful.

Constitution Day Resources

PK-5 Teachers

K-12 Teachers

3-12 Teachers

6-12 Teachers

5-12 Students and Teachers

6-12 Students and Teachers

8-12 Students and Teachers

9-12 Students and Teachers

6-8 Students

6-12 Students

9-12 grade

Family Resources


With regard to non-U.S. Department of Education websites, these are provided as examples of resources on Constitution Day that you might find helpful. There are many other resources available that may be just as helpful. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of these sites, nor does our inclusion here constitute an endorsement of the sites, the material on the sites, or the related products or services of the entity that provided the information.

We encourage Federal, State, and local officials, as well as leaders of civic, social, and educational organizations, to conduct ceremonies and programs that bring together community members to reflect on the importance of active citizenship, recognize the enduring strength of our Constitution, and reaffirm our commitment to the rights and obligations of citizenship in this great Nation.



   
Last Modified: 09/12/2023