Bill of Rights
Bill of Rights
Description:
The purpose of this lesson is to introduce and examine the Bill of Rights. Objectives: By the end of this lesson, students will be able to: Define the Bill of Rights Be able to identify and explain each amendment Understand why these amendments were included in the Constitution. (These students are in 8th grade, the purpose of this lesson is NOT to spend days and weeks studying in depth the concepts within the Bill of Rights, nor is it to investigate the hundreds of Supreme Court cases that have arisen in controversy over the interpretation of these amendments. An extension of this lesson can easily be developed if there is further interest in investigating, for example the 1st amendment.) Enduring Understanding: Students will understand the structure and function of the United States government established by the Constitution. Essential Questions: What are the rights, liberties, and responsibilities of citizens? What is the Bill of Rights? Why was the Bill of Rights added to the Constitution?
Education Levels:
8
Subject:
Resource Type:
Lesson plan
Medium:
Text/HTML
Fee Status:
Free
Beneficiary:
Students
Online provider:
Utah Education Network
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