Constitution Hall Pass
The Center’s Constitution Hall Pass program is a series of 20-minute interactive webcasts that explores different constitutional themes, relating the era of the Nation’s founding to the constitutional issues we face today. Watch these powerful programs and find out what happened in different themes in American history while you and your students join in our live blog discussion with our education staff and experts.
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September 2012: Constitution Day 2012: The Executive Branch – Happy Constitution Day!
January 2013: Prohibition and the Amendment Process
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Everything’s Gone Green: The Story of Earth Day
Part of being an active citizen is taking care of your environment! In this exciting episode, find out all about the history of the environmental movement in the United States, and the origins of the holiday we know as Earth Day. We’ll find out why protecting our environment is so important, and take a look at some easy ways you can make your life more green every day! Join us as we look at ways to create a healthier environment – let’s go green!
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“The Story of Earth Day” Discussion Questions
Before you watch
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What does the word “environmentalism” mean to you?
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How is taking care of the environment part of being an active citizen?
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What do you think are the biggest issues facing the environment today?
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How do you help take care of the environment at home? At school? In the community?
After you watch
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What was life like in the big cities during our early history? What kinds of problems did that lead to, and how did cities cope with these issues?
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What did the transcendentalists think about nature? How did they want people to experience nature?
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How were the National Parks created? What kinds of people played a role in their creation? Can you name anyone in particular?
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How was Earth Day created?
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What are some ways you can help to take care of the environment?
