for ages 13-19. Teachers must submit entries.
From the Bill of Rights Institute:
How does the Constitution establish and maintain a culture of liberty?
In an essay of no more than 1000 words, analyze and discuss:
- How one of the Founding principles established in the Constitution helps preserve liberty
- Why at least one Founder, as evidenced in a primary source document, believed your chosen principle was a safeguard to liberty
- Why your principle continues to be important today
- How you personally help preserve a culture that ensures the unalienable rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness in America
All contest entries are due by 11:59 (PST) on December 15, 2011.
Cash prizes for Students in each of the five regions of the
2011-2012 Being an American Essay Contest
First place - $1,000
Second place - $500
Third place - $250
Cash prizes for Teacher Sponsors in each of the five regions of the
2011-2012 Being an American Essay Contest
Teachers who sponsor a student with a winning essay will receive $100 for each
student that places in his/her region.
via SLJ
1 comment:
thanks for this great information! i showed my teacher and she is really glad to talk to the class about this! thanks again.
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