Curated OER
Bill of Rights
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.
Curated OER
A CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION: A SIMULATION
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...
Siteseen
Siteseen: Government and Constitution: 7th Amendment
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.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Classroom: Seventh Amendment
Text and summary of the 7th Amendment to the Constitution. From Annenberg Classroom with links to related materials including videos, timeline and news article.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Classroom: Right to Trial by Jury in Federal Civil Cases
Check out this interactive timeline of the history of right to trial by jury in federal civil cases in the United States.