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Fayette v. Take Two: The First Amendment Lesson PlanFayette v. Take Two: The First Amendment Lesson Plan
Publisher
Judicial Branch of California
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8th
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Social Studies & History
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Fayette v. Take Two: The First Amendment

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An informative instructional activity provides scholars the opportunity to study a Supreme Court case regarding the First Amendment and make a ruling with the members of their group. Class members also participate in group discussion and prepare a written defense of their findings. 

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

the bill of rights, constitutional law, constitutional rights, the constitution, supreme court cases, the first amendment, constitutional amendments, american democracy, democracy, rights, citizenship

Additional Tags

social studies

Instructional Ideas

  • Have pupils rule on other cases involving the First Amendment and then compare their rulings
  • Guide a discussion on how the court's rulings regarding the First Amendment have evolved over time 

Classroom Considerations

  • The resource requires learners to have prior knowledge of the judicial branch and the Bill of Rights 

Pros

  • The lesson provides extension activities to enhance learning 
  • Resource is easy to modify for individuals with additional learning needs 

Cons

  • None

Common Core

CCRA.R.1 CCRA.R.9 CCRA.R.10

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