Civics
for All of US

K–2 Bill of Rights Day Program

Grades K-2
scanned image of the Bill of Rights
The Federal Government's official copy of the joint resolution of Congress proposing the original Bill of Rights, engrossed on parchment, 9/25/1789. https://catalog.archives.gov/id/1408042
A special Bill of Rights Day presentation of Make Your Voice Count: Learning About the First Amendment.

December 15 is designated as Bill of Rights Day to commemorate the ratification of the document on December 15, 1791.

Teachers and caregivers: register your elementary students for a special webinar presentation of Making Your Voice Count: Learning About the First Amendment with the National Archives on Bill of Rights Day!

During this interactive civics program, students will explore the First Amendment in the Bill of Rights using primary historical sources to learn about the importance of rights and how to exercise their freedoms.

After registering, you will receive the Zoom connection information via email the week of the event. Participants’ cameras and microphones will be off and participant comments will be shared only with presenters to ensure a student-friendly environment. Registration will close 24 hours before each event.

Check out the teacher guide for optional pre- and post program activities.

Make Your Voice Count: Learning About the First Amendment Teacher GuideDownload