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- 9th - 12th
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Students see the difference between protected and prohibited speech as guaranteed by the First Amendment. They explain why free speech is essential to a democracy and consider how best to deal with speech they find offensive. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students examine the First Amendment while focusing on free speech and freedom of the press. They study the rights, roles and responsibilities of the press. Full Review »
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- 4th - 8th
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Students receive a case study over free speech and answer questions related to the topic. Full Review »
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- 9th - Higher Ed
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Students review free speech laws and the First Amendment in the Constitution. They discuss a current event involving free speech. They present the information to the class. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students weigh rights of students and others to free speech versus the responsibilities that come with those rights. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 5th
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Students describe the contents of the First Amendment while telling about an example of speech that is protected by the Constitution and that which is not. They attempt to apply the First Amendment to situations that could occur in their own lives. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students examine the concept of freedom of speech as it applies to music. They watch and discuss the video, "VH1 Storytellers: Pearl Jam," participate in a class discussion about free speech, conduct research, and conduct a debate. Full Review »
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- 10th - 12th
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Students research on the Web and in books with city statutes or call city officials to find out the local ordinance on posting signs on utility poles. If illegal, students explore what has happened elsewhere when citizens decided to change the ordinance. After preparing an argument based on the Constitution and free speech, students attempt to get the ordinance changed. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students examine the cases that dealt with the issue of free speech. Using the cases, they answer questions about whether the persons actions were illegal and if their speech would produce an illegal action. As a class, they discuss their answers and opinions on the matter. Full Review »
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- 9th - 10th
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Students use communicative activity strategy, Go, Ask and Tell, or more traditional whole text comprehension activity to read, discuss and explore issues in article, Free Speech Comes at a Price, by Hugh Mackay. Full Review »
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