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The Bill of Rights and the U.S. Supreme Court
In this lesson, students work in groups and individually to understand how the Constitution/Bill of Rights is a living document and how Supreme Court decisions protect the rights of all Americans.
Format: lesson plan (grade 9–10 Social Studies)
By Grace Wasserman.
"We the People"
Students will gain a better understanding of the U.S. Constitution by exploring the language of the Constitution.
Format: lesson plan (grade 8 English Language Arts and Social Studies)
By Karen Creech, Terri Hodges, Megan Lawson, and Mary Ostwalt.

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The Bill of Rights Institute
Instructional materials, lesson plans, and professional development programs are offered on this site which helps educators teach students about the founding documents of the United States and their principles. (Learn more)
Format: website/lesson plan
Provided by: The Bill of Rights Institute
The First Amendment: What's fair in a free country?
Balancing rights and responsibilities is difficult, even for the Supreme Court. This lesson demonstrates to students that freedom of speech is an ongoing process. After completing the lessons in this unit from the National Endowment for the Humanities... (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 5 Social Studies)
Provided by: EDSITEment