Boeing Learning Center - Lab Schedule

Suggested Schedules for participation in the Constitution-in-Action Learning Lab

Schedule A for one class in the morning

9:50a.m.

Arrival at Archives building for security screening
Escort to Learning Center

10a.m.

Begin Constitution-in-Action Lab session

12p.m.

End Lab Session

Schedule B for one class in the afternoon

12:20p.m.

Arrival at Archives building for security screening
Escort to Learning Center

12:30p.m.

Begin Constitution-in-Action Lab session

2:30p.m.

End Lab Session

Schedule C for two classes,
full day from at 9:50a.m. to 2:30p.m., Lab and rotating activities.

Group 1
Divided into 6 teams

9:50a.m.

Arrival at Archives building for security screening
Escort to Learning Center

10a.m.

Constitution-in-Action Lab session

12-12:50p.m.

Lunch on your own

12:50p.m.

Return for security screening
Self-guided exhibit rotations

Group 1 Divides into 3 for 30-minute Rotation through 3 exhibits

1-2:30p.m.

Exhibit Viewing

2:30p.m.

End Exhibit viewing
Return to school

Group 2
Divided into 3 for 30 minute rotation through 3 exhibits

9:50a.m.

Arrival National Archives Building for security screening
Self-guided exhibit rotations

10-11:30a.m.

Exhibit Viewing

11:30-12:20p.m.

Lunch on your own

12:20p.m.

Return for security screening
Escort to Learning Center

Group 2 Divided into 6 teams

12:30p.m.

Begin Constitution-in-Action Lab session

2:30p.m.

End Lab session
Return to school

Note: The Lab requires a 2 - hour block and is not generally flexible.

Shift times for the exhibits are suggestions. Chaperones should feel free to adjust times based on student response to the exhibit activity.

The Exhibit options are:

  • RotundaCharters of Freedom-Declaration of Independence, Constitution, Bill of Rights, and related documents.
  • McGowan Theater Viewing: Democracy Starts Here (11- minute film) every 20 minutes starting at 10:30a.m.
  • O’Brien Gallery  exhibition: Berryman Political Cartoons  February 8-August 17, 2008
  • Public Vaults: over 1,000 records, hands-on interactives