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Schenck v. US Lesson PlanSchenck v. US Lesson Plan
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State Bar of Texas
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9th - 12th
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Social Studies & History
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Schenck v. US

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  • Schenck v. United States (1919)
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Freedom of speech is absolute—or is it? The Supreme Court case Schenck v. United States has learners research what free speech really looks like. A short video along with paired work creates open discussion and thought on what speech is allowed and what might be considered a clear and present danger to society. 

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

supreme court cases, the supreme court, freedom of speech

Additional Tags

social studies

Instructional Ideas

  • Extend the lesson with a reading on the case Schenck v United States and its impact on freedom of speech
  • Assign an additional video for homework on a review of the case

Classroom Considerations

  • Includes Stop and Think sections of the lesson, which require stopping the video at certain points 

Pros

  • Lesson includes video to assist audio and visual learning
  • Resource provides detailed plans for teacher use throughout the lesson 

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RH.9-10.1 RH.9-10.2 RH.9-10.3 RH.11-12.1 RH.11-12.2 RH.11-12.3

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