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Students review the First Amendment, analyze the effect of the media on their lives, and investigate the perceptions that other citizens have concerning the function of a free press. Full Review »
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Students examine how our society is shaped by the First Amendment. They decide whether the First Amendment "rules" change during times of war. Full Review »
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Students study the parts of the Constitution that address presidential election. They complete a variety of activities designed to spark debate about the flaws in the Electoral College system. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students examine the Constitution for references to the relationship between state and federal governments. They examine Supreme Court cases for examples of the division of government between state and federal powers. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students examine the 1st, 4th, 5th, 6th, 8th and 14th Amendments to the Constitution. They work with a partner to determine which amendment has been violated while working on a worksheet. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students study the Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, Eighth Amendments to the US Constitution. They apply different points of view to their research and present their finding to the class. Full Review »
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- 10th - 12th
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Students investigate the Fourth Amendment principles and how its interpretation changed in the 1990's. They answer questions based on the interpretation in small groups. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students explain the rationale behind the Fourth Amendment, and the types of activity regulated by the Constitution. They analyze situations, and explain a citizen's rights when an unlawful search or seizure is conducted. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students trace the historical background of the sixth Amendment to the Constitution. They identify the legal issues and legal arguments in the cases studied, and evaluate the court's decisions. Full Review »
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- 7th - 12th
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Students analyze their own feelings about the death penalty before considering court cases involving the death penalty. They determine what their definition is of cruel and unusual punishment, and analyze how different states handle the death penalty. Full Review »
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