On June 7, 2001, Governor Rick Perry signed into law, House Bill 1776 requiring Social Studies classes in grades 3-12 to spend time learning about topics such as the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. Constitution, the Bill of Rights, the Civil Rights Movement, and the Women's Movement for Equality. The purpose of Celebrate Freedom Week is “to educate students about the sacrifices made for freedom in the founding of this country and the values on which this country was founded.”

Visit some of the resources below for ideas on how to celebrate Freedom Week in your classroom.

TEA's Social Studies Center	TEA's collection of resources for celebrating Freedom Week. Includes lesson plans, historical documents, and virtual field trips.
Tools for the TEKS	Wesley Fryer's website that provides information and resources on integrating technology during Freedom Week.
Texas LRE Interactive Games	A collection of interactive student games that focus on topics such as the Bill of Rights, the Justice System, and the US Constitution.
Ben's Guide to US Government	A guide to various aspects of the United States Government. Includes resources for K-12 classrooms.
Making of America Game	A site dedicated to interactive games and quizzes for 5-12 grade students. Topics focus on important issues in American history and government.
Leander ISD Freedom Week Resources	Resources and lesson ideas for celebrating Freedom Week for K-5 classrooms.