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This The First Amendment in Action Today lesson plan also includes:
- The First Amendment in Action Today (.html)
- The First Amendment in Action Today (.docx)
- Worksheet - Researching the First Amendment Today (.pdf)
- Worksheet - Researching the First Amendment Today (.docx)
- Handout - The First Amendment in Action Today Template (.pdf)
- Handout - The First Amendment in Action Today Template (.docx)
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Young activists research a community issue and apply the rights defined in the First Amendment to develop a proposal that would solve the issue—using Pinterest's board "The Freedom to Make A Change Posters" as examples, groups design a digital poster detailing their findings.
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Instructional Ideas
- Encourage groups to submit their reports for publication on NewseumED.org.
Classroom Considerations
- Requires copies, one per participant or small group, of the "Researching the First Amendment Today" worksheet and "The First Amendment in Action Today" template
- Class members should have prior knowledge of the First Amendment
- Groups require devices with internet to access the "The Freedom to Make a Change Posters" on the Pinterest board
Pros
- The activity models for learners how they can get involved in community issues
Cons
- None