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The First Amendment Overview video delves into examples of citizen's rights. Young academics learn how First Amendment rights have been protected in real-life examples. The video also explains that the rights laid out in the Amendment have not always been protected and outlines why it is important to fight for those rights.
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the first amendment, constitutional amendments, constitutional law, constitutional rights, the constitution, the united states constitution, natural rights, freedom, freedom of religion, freedom of speech, freedom of the press, freedoms, religious freedom, the sedition act, john locke, the founding fathers, supreme court cases, the supreme court, the bill of rights
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Instructional Ideas
- Compare and contrast rulings of Supreme Court cases involving First Amendment rights
- Have learners create classroom rights based on the Bill of Rights
Classroom Considerations
- Resource is part of the Constitution Hall Pass Series
Pros
- Video uses Supreme Court cases to highlight how the First Amendment has been interpreted over time
- The resource is a good introduction to the Bill of Rights
Cons
- None