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- 6th - 12th
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Students examine the constitutionality of various forms of expression; they then take part in a mock trial on the issue of cross burning. Divide the class into three groups; Supreme Court Justices, and two groups that don't agree on this issue. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students define and evaluate "freedom of speech," and examine, in round-table discussion format, the issues discussed in "State Legislatures Across U.S. Plan to Take Up Internet Issues." Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students investigate the intention of the First Amendment and if freedom of the press is an inalienable right. They examine if students in school have the same rights as other citizens. Full Review »
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- 10th
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Students evaluate the rights guarenteed in the Bill of Rights, draw conclusions based upon the amendments and synthesize ideas into an oral presentation. Full Review »
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- 3rd
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Students discuss books that have been banned and the things that they have in common. They explore the concept of freedom of speech and write poems based on their discussion. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 10th - 12th
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Students present oral arguments to a mock Supreme Court and discuss the burning of the U.S. flag and freedom of speech. Full Review »
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- 12th
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Students examine how the First Amendment to the Constitution applies to the censorship of music. They create a graphic organizer as the research the use of Parental Advisories on music. They write essays using the information from the graphic organizer which involves the music of Ice-T and the Parents Music Resource Center.. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students research and investigate what laws exist about freedom of speech. They write an article about this topic. Students interview the students at their school on this topic. They take a stand and support their stand with facts. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students examine the concepts of freedom of the press and free speech in countries around the world and analyze how useful and trustworthy media outlets are to their citizens. They compose essays examining the purposes of the media in their assigned countries; suggest how these media outlets might better serve the countries' citizens. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students identify at least three places presenting First Amendment problems. They analyze how the First Amendment applies to school newspapers. Students argue for and against limiting First Amendment rights in school. They analyze th judicial decision making process. Full Review »
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