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The primary goal of this nationally acclaimed civic education program from the Center for Civic Education, is to promote civic competence and responsibility among the nation's elementary and secondary students. It includes an instructional component which enhances students' understanding of the institutions of American constitutional democracy and helps them discover the contemporary relevance of the Constitution and the Bill of Rights. Using critical thinking exercises, problem-solving activities, and cooperative learning techniques, the curriculum, which is closely tied to the national civics standards, fosters attitudes that are necessary for students to participate as effective, responsible citizens. As a culminating activity, the students are given the opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge in a simulated congressional hearing. Students from each of Minnesota's congressional districts compete as teams in a mock congressional hearing competition, with the top-rated team participating in the national We the People competition in Washington each spring.
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Congratulations
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Duluth Central High School
2001-02 State First Place Team
(Check back soon for photos of the day.)
See how well you would do with this year's state questions.
2001-02
High School State Hearing Questions
Level
II (Middle) Questions
Unit
Winners for We the People...The Citizen and the Constitution:
Awards included First Place,
Participation, Unit Awards. Each student will also receive a certificated
signed by their Minnesota Legislators. Our congratulations to all
the students who participated.
2002 We the People Competition Program (PDF Format)
The 2002 We the People...The Citizen and The Constitution State Hearings Showcase was held on January 29, 2002 at the Minnesota Judcial Center. Students from:
| Capitol Hill Magnet School | Ann Oyne, Instructor |
| Duluth Central High School, Duluth Minnesota | Ethan Fisher, Instructor |
| Nicollet Junior High School, Burnsville Minnesota | Mariel Wolter, Instructor |
| Stillwater High School, Stillwater Minnesota | Kathleen Ferguson, Instructor |
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