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Why should classes care about the First Amendment? An engaging lesson serves as a powerful tool for answering just that. As all four cases in the lesson relate directly to freedom of expression in schools, young scholars explore the field of criminology by immersing themselves in issues of importance in their own lives.
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Concepts
the first amendment, freedom of religion, freedom of speech, freedom of the press, religious freedom, the separation of church and state, constitutional amendments, constitutional law, constitutional rights, the judicial system, the judicial branch, supreme court cases, the supreme court, supreme court justices, the federal court system, the federal government, the united states constitution, criminology, the criminal justice system, school rules, school community
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Instructional Ideas
- Use as a group activity in which scholars study a Supreme Court case and summarize their findings for the rest of the class
- Assign the interactive quiz for pupils to check their understanding of the First Amendment before using the lesson
Classroom Considerations
- Page is part of a series of six lessons on landmark Supreme Court cases
- Reading level is a bit advanced and better for high schoolers
Pros
- Highlights and links key terms to a glossary of definitions for reference
- Breaks each landmark case down into clearly marked sections to help scholars better understand the ruling and its importance
Cons
- Small font size makes it difficult to read and navigate