Lesson Plan
Heritage Foundation

Procedural Rights: Amendments VI, VII, and VIII

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Even in court, your class members have procedural rights provided by the amendments. Teach high schoolers this important lesson by using the 18th installment of a 20-part unit exploring the US Constitution. The resource provides several...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Hiibel vs. Sixth Judicial District Court of Nevada

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Did Hiibel's arrest and conviction for not telling a police officer his name violate his rights? Have your learners read a short description of the case and answer the comprehension questions that follow. Resource links and...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Bill of Rights - Remember Me!

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students participate in a unique and exciting method of memorizing the Bill of Rights using locations throughout the classroom and visual and auditory cues. They take a quiz they are guaranteed to pass!
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Introduction to Mediation

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students are introduced to the use of mediation in court cases. In groups, they identify the different scenerios that could mediation could be used and discuss other alternatives to a solution. They practice mediating various situations...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

We Accuse Colored Peoples of California V. State of California

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Students participate in a WebQuest to investigate discrimination of African Americans, Chinese and Californio/Latino during the Gold Rush era. They act as law clerks to write a letter to their clients about a potential trial.
Website
Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Classroom: Sixth Amendment

For Students 9th - 10th
Full text and detailed summary of the 6th Amendment to the Constitution. Site includes links to related resources including videos, timeline, and news articles.
Handout
Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Classroom: Twenty Sixth Amendment

For Students 9th - 10th
Text and brief explanation of the 26th Amendment which expanded voting rights to citizens from age 18.
Interactive
Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Classroom: Interactive Guide to the Sixth Amendment

For Students 9th - 10th
Check out this interactive guide to understanding the 6th amendment.
Activity
Other

Us Courts: Sixth Amendment Activities

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Activities for the classroom in which students apply landmark Supreme Court cases to contemporary scenarios related to the right to counsel and right to a fair trial. With plan for teachers, word bank, and links to related resources.