The Bill of Rights

In this lesson plan, students will learn about the Bill of Rights while completing guided notes that accompany a teacher-presented slideshow. Students will then show what they know by debating which amendment in the Bill of Rights is most important.
Resource ID#: 201514 Type: Lesson Plan
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Subject(s): Social Studies
Grade Level(s): 7
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Computer for Presenter, Internet Connection, Interactive Whiteboard, LCD Projector, Microsoft Office
Instructional Time: 40 Minute(s)
Keywords: Bill of Rights, cruel and unusual punishment, double jeopardy, due process of law, eminent domain, equal protection under the law, First Amendment, pleading the fifth, right to bear arms, right to legal counsel, search and seizure, suffrage, trial by jury, unenumerated rights, constitutionality, freedom of the press, freedom of religious exercise, freedom of speech, freedom to petition the government, symbolic speech, lesson, civics
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan,  Worksheet,  Presentation/Slideshow
Instructional Design Framework(s): Direct Instruction
Resource Collection: Civics Original teacher resources - Grades 6-12

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