PHILADELPHIA- WETHE PEOPLE

WE THE PEOPLE

It was about a 2-hour trip by coach from Washington DC to Philadelphia. No sooner had we arrived at the hotel that we went to the Education National Constitutional Centre.

As we approached its building, a march tune of the American Revolution could be heard from inside.

Here we learned from an enthusiastic young guide that Philadelphia is the most Historical place in US. It was the first state, the place where the constitution of US was written among other events. He took us to the second floor of the building and explained how American children are taught about their History. They have interactive screens, activities and a multimedia presentation on themes of the Constitution which can be downloaded. They have lots of online Teacher resources in their webpage: www.constitutioncenter.org/education

We were not allowed to take pictures except for the next one:

Me discussing constitutional matters

- In one part of the exhibit, there's a screen in which anyone can become the President of The US. Luis, the Argentinian, volunteered to be the president and so from then on we all call him Mr. President.

- We were all so tired from the coach trip that anybody could tell. I guess this picture shows it well.

Outside the National Constitution Center