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Civics/Government

Our favorite resources for teaching the US Constitution from the viewpoint of our Founding Fathers

For Families:  
Music:
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In Search of Liberty is a dramatic-comedy film to not only entertain, but to educate young & old alike. Take a patriotic journey led by a historical colonial figure to learn the importance of the U.S. Constitution, what it means to American freedom, how it is being challenged today and what can be done to protect it.

Available at In Search for Liberty


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Liberty Sings:  Throughout the years, we have noticed that people of the United States understand our rights under the Constitution less and less. Our primary mission is to restore the knowledge of the principles of liberty and how our freedom is protected under the Constitution of the United States. We believe that children, as well as adults, learn easily through music and art. That is why we have composed new educational music about the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution to educate and provide tools for lasting memory. Feel free to sample our music and purchase a copy of our digital album. Let’s start restoring our patriotic education. https://libertysings.com/


For young children 6-10
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This great album and activity book are a musical introduction to the constitution. The songs and dialogue will educate your child on the founding fathers, the military, patriotism and brotherly love. (Includes 17 audio tracks & a 50-page activity book!)
Available at britekids.com
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Children are often taught that government protects our life, liberty, and property, but could it be true that some laws actually allow people to hurt us and take our things? Join Ethan and Emily Tuttle as they learn about property, pirates, and plunder!

Available at Tuttletwins.com

For ages 8-11
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Both a manual and a program, “Teaching Children the 28 Principles of Liberty” expounds upon the principles in Cleon Skousen’s book, “The 5000 Year Leap,” and lays out a program to help adults teach the principles to children. This is not just a rewrite Skousen’s book, but a manual for adults to teach children ages 8-11 these principles. The principles are not difficult to understand, but Skousen wrote his book for adults, not children. Each lesson teaches one principle per each hour-long meeting, with fun games, activities, role-plays, crafts, songs, and thoughtful, reflective discussions. 

Available on Amazon and at other retailers

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History, politics, government---they're not just for grown-ups anymore. Today's teens are about to be handed a collapsing nation and it'll be their job to fix it. Enter David Bowman. With wit, humor, and the occasional serious note, he skillfully illustrates America's biggest problems and presents an interactive guide to understanding them that's so much fun adults will want to read it too!

Available on Amazon from third-party sellers


For ages 12+
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Promises of the Constitution Complete Constitution Curriculum – For Home schools, Family Study, Private Schools and in-depth Individual Study – This three book set teaches the power and brilliance of our Constitution as students read, write and discuss, with optional projects, books and extra credit. Independent study for students who read comfortably; guided study for all ages.
Three book series: (Expanded Second Edition)
  • Promises of the Constitution: Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow  (Textbook)
  • Lessons of the Constitution: Student Workbook  (Workbook)
  • Lessons of the Constitution: Parent /Teacher Resource  (Answer book)
Learn more at:  Promises of the Constitution

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The “In the Constitution for Youth” series was born of Jeff’s realization that his first series, “In the Constitution”, wasn’t reaching the most critical audience – America’s next generation!
The principles of freedom found in the Constitution come alive as these truths are introduced in fun and engaging ways in the youth series that teach both the “what” and the “why” of freedom. Jeff is finding that Einstein’s statement, “If you can’t explain it to a six year old, you don’t understand it yourself!” has proven to be very true and very challenging. Although these presentations are geared more toward 8 – 15 year olds, they are powerfully simple and engaging for all ages. The first two presentations are complete (Pledge of Allegiance and Self-Evident Truths) and dozens more are on their way.
In addition to the youth series, Jeff has also develped a Constitution Bee – with 15 cash prizes totaling over $10,000! Learn more HERE

Available at Intheconstitution.org

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Forgotten American Stories:  Celebrating America's Constitution  by Lydia Wallace Nuttall

The Stories in this book are about the rich American heritage that we share; they are meant to unify Americans so they can stand together!  They can inspire us to do our part as individuals, families, and communities to read, understand, obey, and defend the U.S. Constitution.

Click here to learn more.

For ages 14+
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Welcome to our new study course, Proclaim Liberty Throughout all the Land.  In this course you will learn the basic principles that are embodied in our founding document, The Declaration of Independence and the US Constitution.  You will also become conversant with each part of the Constitution and understand, perhaps for the first time, how nearly every problem we face in America today could be easily solved by understanding and applying the wisdom of America's Founding Fathers.  
This course is for anyone 14 and up who wants to learn about the United States Constitution as established by America's Founders.  Proclaim Liberty is broken up into 23 easy to understand lessons with the average lesson length of approximately 30 minutes.  All of the video for this course is free for you to view online.  Simply register here to get started.  Although it is not mandatory, we strongly encourage that you purchase the discussion guide Proclaim Liberty before starting.  This guide contains all of the material covered in the videos and will allow you to easily follow along throughout this course.  It will also become a great resource to refer back to as needed.  ​Available at NCCS
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A Miracle That Changed the World, Discover the 28 Principles of Freedom our Founding Fathers said must be understood and perpetuated by every people who desire peace, prosperity, and freedom. Learn how adherence to these beliefs during the past 200 years has brought about more progress than was made in the previous 5000 years. These 28 Principles include The Genius of Natural Law, Virtuous and Moral Leaders, Equal Rights--Not Equal Things, and Avoiding the Burden of Debt.
This student workbook is in a fill in the blank format. While teaching at BYU Dr. Skousen learned that by having students fill in key words as they go throught the material, they would be able to retain the information they read by as much as 60%. Answers are in the back of the book.

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Available through Kimber Academy


For ages 16 - adult
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Join thousands of Americans who have learned the principles of freedom found “In the Constitution”! In these 11 engaging presentations  we explore the foundations of liberty and we tie them in with the actual text of the Constitution. It seems that, to one degree or another, we understand the principles of freedom upon which our country was founded, and yet, sometimes, we feel uncomfortable when it comes to tying those principles in with the actual document that serves as the supreme law of our land.  That’s what the “In the Constitution” series is all about! The words of the Constitution come alive as we explore the Founding Fathers’ statements on the different topics and gain insight into how the Constitution embodies those foundational principles of freedom.
Available at Intheconstitution.org

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Join David Barton and Rick Green, Constitutional experts and advocates for the original intent of our founding documents, in this one-of-a-kind course on the meaning and purpose of the Constitution! You'll go article-by-article through the Constitution and the Bill of Rights, and learn about executive orders, recess appointments, the Electoral College, the powers of Congress and the President, freedom of religion, and much more. Shot on location in the amazing WallBuilders library of original documents and in Independence Hall, celebrating the 225th anniversary of the Constitution!
Available at Wallbuilders.com

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