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Freedom Forum: Lesson Plans for the First Amendment Lesson PlanFreedom Forum: Lesson Plans for the First Amendment Lesson Plan
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Freedom Forum: Lesson Plans for the First Amendment

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These lessons address constitutional principles and contemporary issues involving the First Amendment. They intend to have explore how freedoms began and how they operate in today's world. Students will discuss just how far individual rights extend, examining rights in the school environment and public places. The lessons may be used in history and government, language arts and journalism, art and debate classes. They may be used in sections or in their entirety.

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freedom of speech

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  • Knovation Readability Score: 5 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)

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The Importance of a Free Press

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"Congress shall make no law . . . abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press;. . ." Why is this guarantee of free speech and a free press the First Amendment to the US Constitution? Why are these rights so essential to a...
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First Amendment Overview Part II

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