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- 5th
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Students research the U.S. Constitutional Amendments and then paraphrase and illustrate a designated Amendment. They interview 10 adults to assess their knowledge about the Amendments and graph the results of the interviews. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students assume the role of members of the modern Congress and conduct a debate about the Second Amendment to the Constitution. Should the Second Amendment be repealed by a new amendment? Or should it be preserved as it stands? Full Review »
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- 4th - 8th
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Students research and explore the First Amendment and what it means to them. 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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- 4th - 6th
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Students review the articles of the Constitution and identify the amendments to the Constitution. They use the skills of analysis and synthesis in matching the present day situation with the correct Amendment that applies. Full Review »
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- 4th - 8th
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Students research the history of the process of amending the US Constitution to explain the latest amendment that failed on June 28, 2006. They complete the research and view images online. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students study the history and process of amending the U.S. Constitution, particularly in light of the current issue facing the courts of legalizing gay marriage. They read a variety of articles and develop a position to discuss with the class. Full Review »
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- 5th
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Students study the First Amendment to the Constitution. They participate in a simulation whereby a dictatorship is created. As a class, pupils discuss the Bill of Rights and the freedoms given. Given specific situation pertaining to freedoms, classmates identify the problem, consider advantages of certain options, and develop a solution. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students examine the freedoms and rights provided for in the First Amendment. Then they explore activities in which he or she participates daily that are guaranteed under the First Amendment. Students also analyze the extent to which groups and institutions meet individual needs and promote the common good in contemporary and historical settings. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students examine the freedoms and rights granted by the First Amendment of the Constitution of the United States. Through class discussion and text reading, they create a list of activities that they participate in that are guaranteed under the First Amendment. Full Review »

