Wisconsin Observance Days

Wisconsin's 21 special observance days are part of state statutes governing general school operations (Wis. Stat. sec. 118.02). In addition, there are federal observances which are either designated by Congress in Title 36 of the United States Code (36 U.S.C. § 101 et seq.), or by presidential proclamation. The links below will take you to resources for each specific Wisconsin observance day. The curated resources are from trusted partners such as universities, government agencies, and non-partisan non-profit organizations. The resources often suggest the use of primary source documents and photographs to help students critically analyze people and events. The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction encourages educators to recognize people and groups throughout the year and not just on their special day or month. Observance days are listed in alphabetical order.

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To Sign or Not to Sign

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On Constitution Day, students will examine the role of the people in shaping the United States Constitution. First, students will respond to a provocative statement posted in the room. They will then watch a video that gives a brief explanation of the Constitutional Convention of 1787, or listen as the video transcript is read aloud. A Constitution poster is provided so students can examine Article VII and discuss it as a class. The elementary and middle school educator will then guide students through a read-aloud play depicting two Constitutional Convention delegates who disagreed about ratifying the Constitution.

Material Type: Activity/Lab

Author: National Constitution Center

A Day for the Constitution

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Website with different lessons focusing on: 1.Analyze primary and secondary sources representing conflicting points of view to determine the proper role of government regarding the rights of individuals. 2.Analyze primary and secondary sources representing conflicting points of view to determine the Constitutionality of an issue. 3.Assess the short and long-term consequences of decisions made during the writing of the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights. 4.Compare the components of the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights with the Constitutions of other nations. 5.Evaluate contemporary and personal connections to the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights. 6.Compose a reflection and assessment of the significance of Constitution Day and the U.S. Constitution.

Material Type: Activity/Lab

Author: NeH Edsitement

Wisconsin Observance Days

U.S. Constitution Day

To Sign or Not to Sign

A Day for the Constitution