2. The following activities were created by Dawn Wise/Barrington First Amendment Web * and optional extension activity* * and optional extension activity* Branches of Government Teacher Page

3. Content Standards: * Students will apply their first ammendment right to positively impact a community concern. * Students will identify the branches of government and their responsibilities. Encourage students to work individually or as a group to copy the web into their journals and brainstorm possible actions. Invite them to choose one of the activities from the optional extension activity as a means of addressing the problem.

4. Ammendment I Freedom of Religion, Speech, Press, Assembly, and Petition. The City Council of Pleasantview is considering passing a law against rollerblading on city sidewalks. They argue that it is unsafe and a dangerous nuisance to pedestrians. You and your friends enjoy rollerblading to and from school. How can you use your freedoms under Ammendment I to try to influence the council NOT to pass this law? Ammendment I Complete this web by listing possible actions you could take.

5. Ammendment I Do you want to take this a step further? If so, click the house. CLICK HERE ! Sample Responses

6. Get a partner to pretend to interview you about this issue for a radio or television news show. Design a poster or a flyer to display on sign posts or to hand out to local people. Write a “catchy” jingle or a speech expressing your views. Write a letter to the Mayor and the city council. Suggest ways to compromise on the issue. Write a newspaper article or an editorial that includes safety rules rollerbladers could follow so that they do not pose a danger. Click here

7. Branches of the Federal Government ExecutiveLegislativeJudicial SenatorsCongressmen Judges and courts President What are the three branches of the federal government? (click for answer) Which branch writes the laws? (click for answer) Which branch is the President a part of? (click for answer) Which branch explains the meaning of the laws? (click for answer) Which branch manages the others? (click for answer.) Click after each answer for next question.