Worksheet
Curated OER

Bill of Rights

For Students 5th - 8th
For this Bill of Rights worksheet, students listen to a song titled "Bill of Rights," then match amendments to their descriptions. An answer key is included.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

A CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION: A SIMULATION

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students discuss two computerized options to change the current U.S. government. In this Constitutional Convention lesson, students write a statement advocating for one of the choices and participate in a mock modern Constitutional...
Handout
Siteseen

Siteseen: Government and Constitution: 7th Amendment

For Students 9th - 10th
Short, simple summary with the full text of the 7th amendment of the Bill of Rights detailing trial by jury in civil cases and the rights of those being sued.
Website
Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Classroom: Seventh Amendment

For Students 9th - 10th
Text and summary of the 7th Amendment to the Constitution. From Annenberg Classroom with links to related materials including videos, timeline and news article.
Interactive
Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Classroom: Right to Trial by Jury in Federal Civil Cases

For Students 9th - 10th
Check out this interactive timeline of the history of right to trial by jury in federal civil cases in the United States.