Student Programs

The Clinton Presidential Library offers a variety of in-person and virtual educational experiences for elementary, middle, and high school classes for 10 or more students in the same grade. All programs for students are free.

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Select from the grade levels below to see educational opportunities that are available for your students!

The Constitution Rules!

Virtual Education Program, 30 minutes 

In this program, students will explore the idea of different responsibilities in their community and analyze images that highlight the jobs of the three branches of government as outlined in the Constitution.

Make Your Voice Count: Learning About the First Amendment

Virtual Education Program, 30 minutes 

During this interactive civics program, students will explore the First Amendment in the Bill of Rights using primary historical sources to learn about the importance of rights and how to exercise their freedoms.

President Clinton gives his State of the Union in the House Chamber at the United States Capitol, Washington D.C.
President Clinton gives his State of the Union in the House Chamber at the United States Capitol, Washington D.C. January 20, 1999, Photographer: Sharon Farmer.
President Clinton gives his State of the Union in the House Chamber at the United States Capitol, Washington D.C. January 20, 1999, Photographer: Sharon Farmer.

Mini-Presidential Tour 

In-person Education Program, 45 minutes
Virtual Education Program, 30 minutes

The Mini-Presidential Tour is designed specifically for our youngest visitors. Pre-K - 2nd grade students. Two versions of the program are available. In the National Symbols program, students identify everyday symbols, explore the significance of national symbols, and play a matching game to test their knowledge. In the Celebrations at the White House program, students White House holiday traditions by viewing objects used during the celebrations – including a crystal shamrock bowl, wooden Easter eggs, and a handcrafted menorah. 

Kindergarten Mini Presidential Tour Curriculum Connections
First Grade Mini Presidential Tour Curriculum Connections
Second Grade Mini Presidential Tour Curriculum Connections

 

The Constitution and Our Community for Grades 3-5 

Virtual Education Program, 30 - 45 minutes

In this program, students will explore the idea of community, hone their primary source analysis skills by examining government records, and connect the Constitution to their own lives. 

The First Amendment: Five Rights in One!

Virtual Education Program, 30 - 45 minutes

Students will explore the First Amendment freedoms from the Bill of Rights in this interactive and engaging civics program based on historical primary sources from the National Archives. Students will learn about the importance of First Amendment rights, identify examples in photographs and short written documents, and discover how to exercise those freedoms.

Guided Tour

Student Presidential Tour 

In-Person Education Program, 1 hour
Virtual Education Program, 30 - 45 minutes

This signature program inspires students to learn more about the life and legacy of the 42nd President of the United States by introducing them to the important issues and policies addressed by the Clinton Administration. 

Third Grade Student Presidential Curriculum Connections
Fourth Grade Student Presidential Tour Curriculum Connections
Fifth Grade Student Presidential Tour Curriculum Connections

Voting Rights, the Constitution, & Representative Government
Virtual Education Program, 30 - 60 minutes

Using the Constitution, constitutional amendments, and legislation, students will explore the progression of voting rights in the United States and its impact on representative government. Additional primary source documents from the National Archives, including photographs and political cartoons, will enhance student understanding of the ways in which contemporary events and public civic engagement influence their lives today.

The Bill of Rights Protects You
Virtual Education Program, 45 - 60 minutes

In this interactive program, students will explore the Bill of Rights and how it outlines both limits on government and the rights of the people. We will work together to analyze three case studies that underscore the remedies that citizens can use to address instances where their rights have been violated. This program will introduce students to the Bill of Rights and strengthen their civic understanding.

Student Presidential Tour 
In-person Education Program, 1 hour
Virtual Education Program, 30 - 45 minutes

This signature program inspires students to learn more about the life and legacy of the 42nd President of the United States by introducing them to the important issues and policies addressed by the Clinton Administration. 

Sixth Grade Student Presidential Tour Curriculum Connections
Seventh Grade Student Presidential Tour Curriculum Connections
Eighth Grade Student Presidential Tour Curriculum Connections

President Clinton Makes Phone Calls

No Conscription Without Representation: Voting Rights and the Constitution
Virtual Education Program, 45 - 60 minutes

Using the Constitution, constitutional amendments, legislation, and a Supreme Court case, students will explore the progression of voting rights in the United States with particular focus on the effort to lower the voting age to 18. Additional primary source documents from the National Archives, including photographs, video recordings and political cartoons, will enhance student understanding of the ways in which contemporary events and public civic engagement influence their lives today.

The Bill of Rights Protects You
Virtual Education Program, 45 - 60 minutes

In this interactive program, students will explore the Bill of Rights and how it outlines both limits on government and the rights of the people. We will work together to analyze three case studies that underscore the remedies that citizens can use to address instances where their rights have been violated. This program will introduce students to the Bill of Rights and strengthen their civic understanding.

Student Presidential Tour 
In-person Education Program, 1 hour
Virtual Education Program, 30 - 45 minutes

This signature program inspires students to learn more about the life and legacy of the 42nd President of the United States by introducing them to the important issues and policies addressed by the Clinton Administration. 

Advise the President: William J. Clinton What Should the United States Do About The Kosovo Crisis?
In-person Education Program, 1 hour
To book this program, please email clinton.education@nara.gov

Students will take part in the National Issues Forum (NIFI) deliberation format, which will guide them through the difficult decision-making process by closely weighing the advantages and disadvantages of three different strategies: diplomacy, military force, or isolation. After careful consideration of the options, students will compare their choices to the decision made by President Clinton on March 24, 1999.