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2010 We the People National Finals
Event Date:
04/24/2010 to 04/26/2010
Description:
The We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution National Finals is the annual culminating event of the We the People high school program. High school classes qualify for this national championship by placing first in their congressional district and state competitions.
Incline High School has qualified to participate in the National Finals by placing first in the Nevada state competition.
The competition takes the form of simulated congressional hearings. The simulated congressional hearings consist of oral presentations by students before panels of judges. Judges represent most, if not all, states in the country and a variety of appropriate professional fields. Students testify as constitutional experts before a "congressional committee," that is, the panel of judges. Each class in the competition is divided into six groups, one group for each of the six unit topics in the We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution (1995) high school textbook.
The testimony begins with a formal presentation by one or more students from one of the unit groups. The presentation is followed by a period of questioning during which judges probe students for their depth of understanding and ability to apply their constitutional knowledge. The format provides students an opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of constitutional principles while providing teachers with an excellent means of assessing performance.
When not competing, students have opportunity to tour the metro Washington, DC area. Travel, lodging, and tour arrangements for students are made by WorldStrides. The Center organizes all other national finals details. Anyone interested in attending this event should contact Jin Kim at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
The first two days of hearing will be held at the Crystal Gateway Marriott in Arlington, VA. The ten schools with the highest cumulative scores for the first two days will advance to the finals on Monday on Capitol Hill, in Washington, DC.
Location:
Crystal Gateway Marriott (703) 920-3230
1700 Jefferson Davis Highway
Arlington, VA 22202-3505
United States
Contact:
Jin Kim
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