Freedom Week

Join the National Museum of the Pacific War for an engaging virtual lesson celebrating Freedom Week and Constitution Day! This interactive program offers an excellent opportunity for students to connect historical concepts with contemporary civic responsibilities, making Constitution Day and Freedom Week both educational and relevant.

Program Highlights:

  • Students will explore the Declaration of Independence, U.S. Constitution, and Bill of Rights, gaining insight into the foundational principles of American democracy
  • The lesson emphasizes the importance of civic duty, drawing parallels between WWII-era citizen contributions and modern-day responsibilities
  • The lesson is designed to meet Constitution Day curriculum requirements

New for Teachers:

This year, educators will receive supplementary lessons and activities to enhance the video content, allowing for deeper classroom engagement.

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TEKS (Grades 3-12)

A) Each social studies class shall include, during Celebrate Freedom Week as provided under the TEC, §29.907, or during another full school week as determined by the board of trustees of a

school district, appropriate instruction concerning the intent, meaning, and importance of the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution, including the Bill of Rights, in their

historical contexts. The study of the Declaration of Independence must include the study of the relationship of the ideas expressed in that document to subsequent American history,

including the relationship of its ideas to the rich diversity of our people as a nation of immigrants, the American Revolution, the formulation of the U.S. Constitution, and the

abolitionist movement, which led to the Emancipation Proclamation and the women's suffrage movement.

Don't miss this opportunity to bring history to life for your students! Register now to secure your spot in this popular virtual program!

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