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Reissman, Rose – Writing Notebook: Visions for Learning, 1992
Describes a project for middle school students that uses the computer to support student investigation of constitutional issues, called "Putting Rights on Line for 21st Century Citizens." (SR)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Constitutional History, Junior High Schools, Middle School Students
Peer reviewedStaten, Clifford L. – Social Education, 1993
Describes a five-day instructional unit designed for seventh and eighth graders about the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Points out that the individual rights in the First Amendment often conflict with the rights of the majority. Provides student questions and suggestions for resources and activities. (CFR)
Descriptors: Civics, Government Role, Governmental Structure, Grade 7
Peer reviewedMcGovern, Judith C. – Social Studies Review, 1987
Presents a lesson which will help students see the importance of the Bill of Rights in their everyday lives and learn the first ten constitutional amendments. Outlines the procedures for a five-day teaching unit, assignment of a student project, and discussion of two problems dealing with freedom of expression. (GEA)
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Constitutional History, Elementary Education, Grade 5
Download full textBloom, Jennifer, Ed. – 1991
The 36 lessons collected in this publication are designed to introduce students to the rights of the accused and provide a scholarly study of these rights, exploring historical development as well as current application. Lessons are provided for all grade levels. The topics covered include the Bill of Rights, criminal rights amendments, juvenile…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Civil Liberties, Constitutional Law, Criminal Law
Robinson, Barbara – 1991
This document, a teacher's manual, was published as part of the state of Massachusetts' observance of the bicentennial of the United States Constitution. The manual accompanies a videotape on the topic. Together, the materials can help educators identify the people, places, and pictures that they can use to underscore the significance of the Bill…
Descriptors: Audiovisual Aids, Civil Liberties, Constitutional History, High Schools
Peer reviewedAldridge, Kathy; Wray, Jeanne – Update on Law-Related Education, 1988
Centering around a role-play simulating the search of students suspected of possessing illegal drugs, this lesson focuses on students' rights as related to the Bill of Rights. Calls upon students to argue landmark cases involving students' rights to enhance critical thinking skills. (GEA)
Descriptors: Court Litigation, Critical Thinking, Freedom of Speech, Intermediate Grades
Goldman, Roger; And Others – 1991
This guide is to help lawyers and law students work with young students and classroom teachers to integrate lessons on the Bill of Rights into the regular classroom program. Suggestions are given on adapting the lessons for learning disabled, hearing impaired, and gifted students. Lesson plans contain objectives, key concepts and vocabulary, notes…
Descriptors: Citizenship, Citizenship Education, Civics, Civil Law
