Location: Rocklin
Day & Time: Friday 10:00-12:00 (twice a month)
Grade: 7th-12th
Mentor: Frizzle Frizzle
Email: inspiredbyamg@gmail.com
Constitution Club
Constitution Club is a student-driven course focused on the study of the founding principles, governing institutions, and civic traditions of the United States. Through close examination of primary sources such as the Constitution, Declaration of Independence, Federalist Papers, landmark Supreme Court cases, and constitutional amendments, students will develop a deeper understanding of American government, constitutional interpretation, civil liberties, and civic responsibility. The course is designed to meet all California high school government standards while emphasizing critical thinking, discussion, leadership, and active civic engagement.
Students will analyze historical and modern constitutional issues, participate in structured debates and simulations, and explore how constitutional principles continue to shape contemporary American society. Constitution Club is intended for students who are motivated, intellectually curious, and willing to actively contribute to both academic and service-oriented projects.
Outcomes
By the end of this course, students will:
demonstrate understanding of the structure, powers, and functions of the United States government
analyze the Constitution and other founding documents using primary source evidence
evaluate constitutional issues and Supreme Court decisions using critical thinking and civil discourse
develop skills in public speaking, leadership, collaboration, and academic discussion
apply principles of civic responsibility through service learning and community involvement
participate in simulations, competitions, and civic activities related to constitutional studies
strengthen research, writing, and argumentation skills aligned with California government standards
explore connections between historical constitutional principles and current events
Activities:
Students will engage in seminars, simulations, debates, mock hearings, constitutional interpretation activities, leadership projects, and collaborative discussions centered on government and civic participation. Activities may include participation in the Freedoms Foundation Constitution Bowl, essay competitions, Mock Article V Convention simulations, civic service projects, and student-led presentations. The course emphasizes both academic study and practical application, encouraging students to connect constitutional principles to real-world issues and community involvement. Students will also have opportunities to organize events, mentor peers, and take leadership roles within the club structure. Meetings are held twice per month, with additional sessions scheduled as needed for competitions, projects, or special events.
Materials:
Students should bring a notebook or journal dedicated to note-taking, writing utensils, and a laptop or other internet-capable device. All instructional materials, primary source documents, supplemental readings, and competition resources will be supplied by the instructor. Materials may include constitutional texts, historical documents, court case excerpts, scholarly articles, multimedia resources, and civic engagement materials aligned with California government standards.
Class Sessions
1st Semester:
September 11th
September 18th
October 2nd
October 9th
November 6th
November 13th
December 4th
December 11th
2nd Semester:
January 15th
January 22nd
February 5th
February 12th
March 5th
March 12th
April 9th
April 16th
“What is memorized is easily forgotten, what is understood is never forgotten.” ~Dr. Adler
All classes are full-year classes. Students enrolled in a Fall Semester class will automatically enroll for the Spring Semester in December to ensure their place in the class. Pricing is per semester.
