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Texas v. Johnson Lesson PlanTexas v. Johnson Lesson Plan
Publisher
State Bar of Texas
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Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Duration
1 hr
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Video
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Texas v. Johnson

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  • Texas v. Johnson (1989)
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If you saw a person burning an American flag, how would you feel? Scholars analyze the concept of freedom of expression and speech with the Supreme Court case Texas v. Johnson. A short video clip creates open discussion in pairs on the concept of protecting both the American flag and the freedom of speech. 

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

supreme court cases, the first amendment, freedom of speech

Additional Tags

social studies

Instructional Ideas

  • Role play the Supreme Court decision using primary resources on the Johnson case
  • Hand out a copy of the First Amendment to analyze the concept of freedom of speech

Classroom Considerations

  • Expects instructor to pause the video during the Stop and Think portions

Pros

  • Provides printable worksheets and materials for classroom distribution 
  • Video clip helps make the concept clear for audio and visual learners

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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