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In its fourteenth year, the Law Day Essay Contest, cosponsored by the Bar Foundation and the Nebraska Supreme Court, continues to engage 9th – 12th grade students from across Nebraska. The 2013 question draws upon current events and this year's Nebraska Law Day theme, "Civic Education – Keeping Our Democracy Alive."
The 2013 question is as follows:
The 2013 question is as follows:
On December 7, 2012, the Nebraska Board of Education unanimously approved new social studies standards as guidelines for the teaching of history, economics, geography, and civics in Nebraska schools.
Here is the directive from High School Civics Standard 12.1.2.b:
Analyze the significance and benefits of patriotic symbols, songs, holidays, and activities (e.g., Pledge of Allegiance, "The Star Spangled Banner," "America," Veteran's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, American Indian Day, Constitution Day).
Analyze the significance and benefits of patriotic symbols, songs, holidays, and activities (e.g., Pledge of Allegiance, "The Star Spangled Banner," "America," Veteran's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, American Indian Day, Constitution Day).
Select your favorite patriotic symbol, song, holiday, or activity and explain how analyzing it contributes to the development of better citizens.
One winner from each grade level will be recognized in his or her community by a member of the bench or bar. Each will receive a $100 gift card from Cornhusker Bank of Lincoln. Personalized portfolios and certificates of achievement will be awarded to the winners.
Party refreshments will be provided for the entire classroom attended by the winning student and taught by the sponsoring teacher. Planning for the recognition will be arranged with the sponsoring teacher and the school administration.
Watch for more detailed information about the contest, including the 2013 essay question coming soon. By researching and writing about a topic related to the annual Law Day theme, students can gain a deeper understanding of and make a stronger connection with our heritage of liberty and the citizenship it requires to keep our country free. The Essay Contest culminates each May on Law Day (on or near May 1).
See the Invitation Letter for more details and contest rules and deadlines.
