Lesson Plan
National Constitution Center

The Development and Application of the First Amendment

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
What are the limits on freedom of speech? While a cherished right in the Constitution, it is not unbridled. Budding historians consider what checks should exist on this liberty using news stories, court cases, and College Board prompts.
Interactive
iCivics

Supreme Decision

For Students 6th - 12th Standards
Is the right to wear a band t-shirt included in our freedom of speech? Budding historians consider the question by using a video game. After a brief animated video, users drop in and listen to Supreme Court justices as they debate the...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Rights in Conflict

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Learners study situations where rights are in conflict. In this conflict in rights lesson, learners review a conflict situation and the Supreme Court ruling for the issue. Learners review the Bill of Rights and then receive their own...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Philanthropic Movements in the United States To 1900: The Bill of Rights

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars translate the meanings of and draw illustrations depicting the Bill of Rights amendments. They discuss how philanthropy is enabled by the Bill of Rights.
Worksheet
Constitution Facts

U.S. Constitution Crossword Puzzles: Basic #2

For Students 5th - 6th
Fifty prompts make up a crossword puzzle that challenges scholars to show what they know about the U.S. Constitution. 
Worksheet
Constitution Facts

U.S. Constitution Crossword Puzzles: Basic #1

For Students 5th - 6th
Reinforce U.S. Constitution facts with a crossword puzzle. Scholars show what they know by completing the 53 prompts.