I did not know that it was written in secret with guards outside the door. I knew that George Washington established the first national Thanksgiving Day, but I didn't know that it was a way of giving thanks for the Constitution. (http://constitutioncenter.org/constitution-day/about-constitution-day/10-fast-facts-on-the-constitution/)
Here at Gadsden State we have worn red, white, and blue, had discussions about immigration and social issues, and yes, we even read the Constitution. We even complained about the switching of nouns from Citizen to Person. Which did they really intend?
Students are quite amazing when you engage them with issues and open a dialog with them. Many of them are willing to do the research, take the time to think, and really work at expressing their opinions in a thoughtful manner. It's quite refreshing when you think of the political landscape today in is fractured state. When did those elected officials forget how to stop and think and talk to each other?
There is one more day this week to share thoughts and information about the U.S. Constitution with our students. Should we take a sample Naturalization Test or just have fun and make an Amendment Cootie Catcher. Perhaps we should watch a Naturalization Ceremony and give thanks that we have the Constitution.
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