Seventh grade students are deeply immersed in preparations for their upcoming U.S Constitution exam. They have actively modeled the United States Congress through spirited debates and the use of parliamentary procedure gaining a practical understanding of the legislative process.
To tackle the complexities of the Bill of Rights, students have employed creative memory tools, known as mnemonic devices or "trigger tricks." These clever shortcuts are helping them internalize the essential protections afforded to American citizens, turning potentially dry memorization into an engaging activity.
The seventh graders have taken ownership of their learning by teaching one another the seven foundational principles of the U.S. Constitution (such as Federalism, Checks and Balances, and Separation of Powers) and the goals of our country as expressed in the Preamble.
These students' motivation in learning about the Constitution creates a positive outlook for the future of engaged American citizenship, said teacher Mr. Hitchcock.