Text and Commentary	Constitution Day is September 17!  Use these sources to read the Constitution, learn about its history, and find out how it has been interpreted since it was ratified in 1788. National Archives Experience: Charters of Freedom: The U.S. Constitution http://www.archives.gov/national-archives-experience/charters/constitution.html This site contains a history of the Constitution, images of the Constitution, and information for visitors who want to see the original document. Constitution of the United States http://www.senate.gov/civics/constitution_item/constitution.htm This site from the U.S. Senate gives the text of the Constitution and all of its amendments, as well as brief explanatory notes for each clause.   The Constitution of the United States of America http://straylight.law.cornell.edu/constitution/ Cornell University's law school has posted the text of the Constitution, as well as extensive annotations for each section and citations to court cases that have interpreted the Constitution.   Analysis and Interpretation of the U.S. Constitution: 1992 Edition Plus Supplements http://www.gpoaccess.gov/constitution/index.html This is a searchable version of the Constitution and annotations explaining the court cases that have interpreted its provisions.  The Congressional Research Service compiles the annotations periodically: the most recent are from 2000.   The Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the United States of America: including selected appendices of historical documents relating to the duty of all who serve within the Department of Defense to honor and uphold the law http://www.defenselink.mil/pubs/liberty.pdf (35 pages) This Defense Department publication is an example of how the Constitution affects all parts of the U.S. government.
Learning About the Constitution	The Constitution of the United States http://www.whitehouse.gov/kids/constitution/ This site is designed for children who are interested in the U.S. Constitution.  Scroll down for games, facts and a quiz.   Constitution Resources http://www.ed.gov/free/constitution/index.html From the U.S. Department of Education, links to sites with lesson plans about the Constitution and to historical documents from the late 18th Century about the Constitution.   Documents from the Continental Congress and the Constitutional Convention, 1774-1789 http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/bdsds/bdsdhome.html From the Library of Congress, links to the journals of Congress, resolutions, committee reports, and other documents pertaining to the workings of Congress and the drafting and ratification processes for the Constitution.   Constitution Day Resources http://www.uscourts.gov/outreach/constitutionday.html Sponsored by the Federal Courts, this site contains sections that focus on this year's themes for Constitution Day, facts, and interactive games.  There are also sections designed for classroom activities and general information on the court system.   Celebrating Constitution Day http://cqpress.com/incontext/constitution/default.htm This site from CQ Press, a publisher of materials about Congress, contains lesson plans, facts, essays about constitutional issues, and background on the Constitution   Constitution Day, Inc. http://www.constitutionday.com/ This site is maintained by the non-profit organization, Constitution Day, Inc, whose goal is to promote the understanding of the Constitution and Preamble for all generations.  Educational materials and Constitution Day flyers are available. National Archives Constitution Day Resources http://www.archives.gov/national-archives-experience/charters/constitution/constitution-day.html From the National Archives and Records Administration, the site showcases ways citizens can celebrate the Constitution.  Links to scans of the original Constitution, teaching resources, games, and information about the signers of the Constitution are available. Index of Constitution Resources http://www.ed.gov/free/constitution/index.html This site contains links to the history of the Constitution and allows interactive searching of the Constitution.  Information from the Founding Fathers, the National Constitution Center, and the Federal Government on how the Constitution is shaping the nation today.   Citizenship Day Fact Sheet http://uscis.gov/graphics/publicaffairs/factsheets/CitzDay091703.pdf Citizenship Day is celebrated at the same time that Constitution Day is celebrated.  This document describes Citizenship Day and its relation to Constitution Day. "Integrating OurDocuments.gov into the Classroom" http://www.ourdocuments.gov/print_friendly.php?flash=old&page=integration&title=Integrating+OurDocuments.gov+into+the+Classroom This site contains information and ideas to incorporate government documents and history into classroom settings.  Several activities and exercise ideas are also available.
Related Sources	Educational Implementation of Constitution Day Federal Register notice : http://www.ed.gov/legislation/FedRegister/other/2005-2/052405b.html Notice from the Federal Register explaining the implementation of Constitution Day, from the Department of Education. Making of the Constitution: Transcription of the Introduction and the U.S. Constitution from the First Volume of the Annals of Congress http://lcweb2.loc.gov/ammem/amlaw/ac001/lawpres.html From the Library of Congress, this site provides a transcription of the original Constitution and its introduction. The James Madison Papers http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/collections/madison_papers/ This collection contains over 12,000 documents written by James Madison, known as the  "Father of the Constitution."  Organized by the Library of Congress, the James Madison Papers chronologically follows Madison's life and his work. Documents from the Continental Congress and the Constitutional Convention, 1774-1789. http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/bdsds/bdsdhome.html A collection of broadsides relating to the drafting and ratification of the Constitution, as well as the workings of Congress. Questions and Answers Pertaining to the Constitution http://www.archives.gov/national-archives-experience/charters/constitution_q_and_a.html A detailed set of frequently asked questions about the Constitution, the people who created it, and the circumstances surrounding it