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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 10 Social Studies)

By Grace Wasserman.

Black codes, 1866

In North Carolina in the Civil War and Reconstruction, page 9.6

Excerpts of legislation passed by the North Carolina General Assembly after the Civil War to limit the freedoms of former slaves. Includes historical commentary.

Format: legislation

Commentary and sidebar notes by L. Maren Wood and David Walbert.

Nat Turner's Rebellion

In North Carolina in the New Nation, page 9.1

In 1831, Nat Turner, an enslaved man in Southampton, Virginia, led an insurrection in which a small band of slaves and free African Americans killed fifty-five whites. After the revolt, white militias and mobs hunted down blacks suspected of taking part in this or other insurrections, and southern states passed harsh new laws restricting the freedoms of both slaves and free blacks.

Format: article

By L. Maren Wood and David Walbert.

Works available for use

In Web Publishing & Collaboration Guide, page 3.4

Many works, copyrighted or not, are available to the public for various kinds of use, including republication and distribution. The public domain The public domain comprises works...

Format: article

By David Walbert.

Stories from the Holocaust

This lesson is designed to supplement a study of World War II. Students will read first hand accounts of individuals who escaped Nazi persecution and eventually settled in Asheville, North Carolina. This lesson may be used as an 8th grade Social Studies or English project(It could also be used as an integrated project), 10th grade English, or 11th grade US History. This lesson uses the NCEcho portal to access the material.

Format: lesson plan (grade 8 English Language Arts and Social Studies)

By Billie Clemens.

"Shew Yourselves to be Freemen"

To the inhabitants of the Province of North-Carolina. Dear Brethren, Nothing is more common than for Persons who look upon themselves to be injured than to resent and complain. These are sounded aloud,...

Format: pamphlet

Persuasive speaking: A classroom model

In Arts of persuasion, page 3

A plan for teaching persuasive speaking in the middle school classroom, with tips for speakers and on how to recognize bias.

By Pamela Myrick and Sharon Pearson.

Copyright for educators

Copyright is a form of protection provided by the laws of the United States to the authors of "original works of authorship," including literary, dramatic, musical, artistic, and certain other intellectual works. This article explains copyright and U.S. copyright law primarily with respect to education.

Format: article

Among the Tuscarora: The strange and mysterious death of John Lawson, gentleman, explorer, and writer

They've taken his clothes, picked the straight razor out of his pocket: one brave fingers it, touches the blade — bright blood springs from his thumb and he laughs. The pitch pine split by the women is ready, a clay pot full...

Format: article

By Marjorie Hudson.

Resources on the web

The First Amendment Center Online

Background information about the First Amendment, a glossary of related terms, news headlines about First Amendment issues, and lesson plans accompany this in-depth look at the First Amendment freedoms of speech, press, religious liberty, assembly, and petition. (Learn more)

Format: website/general

Provided by: Vanderbilt University

First Amendment Schools

Find out how your school embraces democratic principles on this site which features the five freedoms: freedom of religion, speech, assembly, press, and petition. (Learn more)

Format: website/lesson plan

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When Books Burn

A special collections exhibit that explores book burning and censorship in Germany under the Nazi regime. This exhibition includes historical images, speeches, a timeline, lesson plans, and more. (Learn more)

Format: website/general

Provided by: University of Arizona Library

Consortium for Entrepreneurship Education

Help students of all ages find their own entrepreneurial opportunities with the opportunities, lessons and resources on this site. (Learn more)

Format: website/lesson plan

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Newseum: Interactive Museum of News

Read the headlines of more than 400 national and international newspapers, take a news trivia quiz, and explore incredible exhibits documenting the press and the Berlin Wall, the Holocaust, and more. A collection of lesson plans to teach students about their... (Learn more)

Format: website/lesson plan

Provided by: Newseum

Freedom Forum

A nonpartisan, international approach to educating people about the free press and free speech through evaluations of the mass media and the Newseum's online exhibits including War Stories, Holocaust, the Untold Story and Stories of the Century. Find news,... (Learn more)

Format: website/general

Provided by: Freedom Forum