Young historians take an in-depth look at the five freedoms granted by the First Amendment. Groups apply their knowledge of the freedoms to a series of scenarios to decide if the depicted actions represent a violation of the amendment.

Concepts

the bill of rights, the first amendment, freedom of religion, freedom of speech, freedom of the press, supreme court cases

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Instructional Ideas

• Assign each group a different Supreme Court case mentioned in the activity to research and report on to the class

Classroom Considerations

• Requires copies, one per participant, of the "Introduction to the First Amendment" scenarios and one copy per group of the "What's a Violation?" worksheet
• Groups need access to the text of the First Amendment

Pros

• Includes an answer key for the First Amendment Scenarios

Cons

• None

Common Core

CCRA.R.1 CCRA.SL.1