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Free to Speak and Free to Post?

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Students research on the Web and in books with city statutes or call city officials to find out the local ordinance on posting signs on utility poles. If illegal, students explore what has happened elsewhere when citizens decided to change the ordinance. After preparing an argument based on the Constitution and free speech, students attempt to get the ordinance changed.

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freedom of speech, constitutional amendments, freedoms

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free speech, local ordinances, signs on utility poles, social studies
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Grade
10th - 12th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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2 days
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