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ERIC Number: ED291662
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 1986
Pages: 36
Abstractor: N/A
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Your Official U.S. Constitution Sign-On Information and Documents.
National Conference of Christians and Jews, New York, NY.
These learning materials are centered around the idea that each individual should "sign" the U.S. Constitution. A facsimile of the U.S. Constitution is included in each learning packet for students to sign. Section 1 contains five teaching modules on the constitutional process that can be used with any subject. The first two modules, "Students Have the Right To Vote" and "Should There be a Dress Code," are appropriate for use in kindergarten through grade six. First Amendment rights and an elementary school dress code are analyzed in module 2 through a case study. Modules 3 through 5 are appropriate for junior and senior high level. Freedom of expression and student newspapers are examined using a case study. The legal brief method is used to analyze the dilemma posed in a case study involving the cancellation of the senior prom due to an unauthorized senior cut day. A resource document on student rights and responsibilities is included to aid in implementing this lesson. Module 5 examines the constitutional issues involved in the sale and distribution of obscene materials as citizen groups petition against such sales. Section 2 contains instructional activities on constitutional issues that can be adapted to different grade levels. Section 3 discusses the difference between constitutional and statute law. Concluding activities present ideas to encourage students to sign the U.S. Constitution. (SM)
Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Learner
Education Level: N/A
Audience: Students
Language: English
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Authoring Institution: National Conference of Christians and Jews, New York, NY.
Identifiers - Laws, Policies, & Programs: United States Constitution
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