Curated and Reviewed by
Lesson Planet
The First Amendment does not always protect free speech. An informative video focuses on how the government has interpreted free speech over the years and efforts like the Sedition Act to limit free speech. Academics learn how our founding fathers and Supreme Court justices have helped to shape public opinion on how speech is protected.
1 Collection
5 Views
1 Download
Concepts
constitutional amendments, constitutional law, constitutional rights, the constitution, the united states constitution, the bill of rights, freedom of speech, freedom of the press, freedoms, the first amendment, natural rights, rights, the alien and sedition acts, the sedition act, thomas jefferson, john adams, james madison, supreme court cases, supreme court justices, the supreme court
Additional Tags
Instructional Ideas
- Show learners the text of The Sedition Act and read it aloud
- Guide a group discussion on the importance of free speech and free press
Classroom Considerations
- Video is part one of the First Amendment Speech and Press and the larger Constitutional Hall Pass Series
Pros
- Video uses real-life examples of challenges to free speech
- The resource shows multiple speakers to create more engaging material
Cons
- None