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Constitutional Rights Foundation: National Security and Freedom ActivityConstitutional Rights Foundation: National Security and Freedom Activity
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Constitutional Rights Foundation: National Security and Freedom

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In-depth and comprehensive learning activity in which students analyze the debate surrounding the Patriot Act and apply constitutional reasoning to formulate opinions about the balance between national security and right to privacy. Lesson includes individual, group and class work.

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the patriot act

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national security and freedom, right to privacy, 4th amendment: free from unreasonable search and seizure, patriot act, rights of citizenship
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Grade
9th - 10th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Resource Type
Activities & Projects
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For Administrator Use
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