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Fayette v. Take Two: The First Amendment Lesson PlanFayette v. Take Two: The First Amendment Lesson Plan
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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 lesson 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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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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