What are the limits on freedom of speech? While a cherished right in the Constitution, it is not unbridled. Budding historians consider what checks should exist on this liberty using news stories, court cases, and College Board prompts.

Concepts

the first amendment, constitutional amendments, the united states constitution, freedom of speech

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Additional Tags

social studies

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Instructional Ideas

• Ask pupils to view news clips in the lesson to discuss when officials should step in and limit protests

Classroom Considerations

• Assumes learners have background knowledge of the Bill of Rights
• Requires computer access for some activities
  

Pros

• Use of primary sources and court cases gives individuals practice at sharpening their skills using primary sources
• Structured activities allow teachers to scaffold learning

Cons

• While parts of this lesson plan are useable, a foundational website, Writing Rights, is no longer live

Common Core

RH.9-10.1 RH.9-10.2 RH.9-10.3 RH.9-10.10 RH.11-12.1 RH.11-12.2 RH.11-12.3 RH.11-12.10