Texas LRE: From Parliament to Congress: Founding Documents and the Evolution of Article I ALTERNATE LOCATION - 36485
From Parliament to Congress: Founding Documents and the Evolution of Article I
Join Law-Related Education to examine the founders' foundational documents and actions to better understand Article I as the foundation of the modern Congress. This session will include a study of the Articles of Confederation and the compromises at the Constitutional Convention, how redistricting and voter behavior have influenced Congressional elections, and the notion of legislative supremacy. Participants will enjoy both scholarly instruction and hands-on lessons and strategies that allow learners to engage with the content.
Target Audience: 5th-grade, 8th-grade, and high school US History and Government teachers.
Elementary and Middle school breakout sessions will focus on lessons to support teaching the Constitutional Convention and exploring the Constitution.
High school breakout sessions will focus on strategies for teaching Article I in U.S. History and Government classes, including New Deal legislation, lobbying, and amendments related to Congress.
Registration is free, and lunch will be provided. Participants receive access to all materials upon completion of the course.
Audiences
Teacher - Elementary (Grades 1-5), Teacher - High School (Grades 9-12), Teacher - Middle School (Grades 6-8), Teacher - General Education, Teacher - Gifted Talented/Advanced Academics
Objectives
Participants will obtain activities and resources for teaching the founding documents.
Session
64282
Fee
None
Seats Left
23
T-TESS
1.4,2.2,4.3
Registration Deadline
6/4/2026
Credit Type
Continuing Professional Education
Duration
06:00
T-PESS
Presenter
Patience LeBlanc Texas Law Related Education
For assistance contact:
Crystal Klose
Instructional Content Coach
cklose@esc11.net
(817) 740-7578
For assistance contact:
Jana Herrera
Coordinator Assistant
JHerrera@esc11.net
(817) 740-7698
Offered Again On
- 6/4/2026 9:00 am
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