1. It is your right and responsibility to know what is expected of you as an American citizen of the United States of America!

2. *5 minutes- Post-It Notes- Number Heads… 1s- Post-It Notes (5 min.)- How can you be a responsible citizen? 2s- Write any questions you have about your rights and responsibilities as a student in this school and country. Stick on Wonder Wall.

3. Why Do I Need to Learn This Material??? SS5CG1: The student will explain how a citizen’s rights are protected under the U.S. Constitution. Explain the responsibilities of a citizen Explain the freedoms granted by the Bill of Rights Explain the concept of due process of law Describe how the Constitution protects a citizen’s rights by due process SS5CG2: The student will explain the process by which amendments to the U.S. Constitution are made. Explain the amendment process as outlined in the Constitution.

4. More Standards… Describe the purpose for the amendment process. SS5GC3: The student will explain how the amendments to the U.S. Constitution have maintained a representative democracy Explain the purposes of the 12 th and 17 th amendments. Explain how voting rights were protected by the 15 th, 19 th, 23 rd, 24 th, 26 th

5. Lesson One Essential Question: How are a citizen’s rights protected under the U.S. Constitution? Vocabulary: responsibility, citizen, Bill of Rights, Constitution Think about this…Did you know that we act as responsible citizens in many ways everyday? Have you ever recycled soft drink cans? Have you ever voted for a class officer (student council)? Do we vote for Golden rule?

6. Note-taking Guide Use your note-taking guide as we watch the PowerPoint, and fill in the information as you learn it.

7. Who are U.S. Citizens? What are Their Rights and Responsibilities? citizen A citizen is a person who has all the rights and responsibilities of belonging to a nation. Rights: All people born in the US are automatically US citizens. If a baby is born in another country, but one or both of the parents are US citizens, the baby is also an American citizen.

8. Citizenship has responsibilities, or duties, as well as rights. Some duties, such as voting are voluntary, meaning citizens can choose whether or not they want to do them. Other responsibilities are obligations, meaning citizens must do them or be punished under the law. The legal obligations of citizens include obeying laws, paying taxes, serving on juries, and, for men, registering for military service.

9. Responsible Citizens

10. The Constitution and Bill of Rights The plan for the US government is described in the Constitution of the United States of America. The US Constitution was written in 1787. Nine out of 13 states ratified (or accepted) it in June 1788. It became the law of the land in March 1789, after it had been ratified by 9 of 13 states. The US Constitution describes the powers held by government. It also lists the powers that the federal government does not have. Finally, it describes how the federal government is organized.

11. The Scene at the Signing of the Constitution of the United States, painted by Howard Chandler Christy in 1940. It depicts the signing of the U.S. Constitution at Independence Hall in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

13. The Bill of Rights Bill of Rights The Bill of Rights is the first ten amendments to the Constitution. It gives certain rights and freedoms to all citizens. Watch Bill of Rights on thumb drive (about 3 minutes).

14. Discuss the following question. Which of the following is one of the duties of citizenship? A.Reading many books B.Visiting national parks C.Voting in elections D.Watching candidates speak

15. Responsible Citizens Let’s Vote on a Class Project! Organize a class project to implement during a one-week period. For Example: campus clean- up, food drive for the needy, or start a recycle box for pencils. Make posters to advertise your project and display throughout the school.

16. Responsible Citizens: Extending and Refining Activity Extra Credit- Research someone who has made an incredible difference in our society, and write an informational essay on it to report to the class.

17. Summarizing Strategy: 3-2-1 Name three characteristics of a responsible citizen. Name two ways people can demonstrate responsible acts. Connection: What is one way that our classroom essential agreements are like the Bill of Rights? Watch The American Government on thumb drive (15 minutes).

18. Lesson 2 The ABC Guide to the Bill of Rights

19. Partner Talk Tell your partner what you know about the Bill of Rights. Watch The Bill of Rights on thumb drive (about 2 minutes).

20. The Bill of Rights Bill of Rights The Bill of Rights is the first ten amendments to the Constitution. It gives certain rights and freedoms to all citizens.

21. Here’s a way to remember the first 10 amendments (Bill of Rights)…

22. Grants the freedom of religion, speech, press, gathering together (assembly), and the right to gather signatures about issues and sent them to the government(petition). How many letters are in apple? 1 st Amendment-A for apple (there are 5 letters in “apple” just like there are 5 basic freedoms granted in the 1 st Amendment: 1. freedom of speech 2. freedom of religion 3. right to assemble 4. right to petition 5. freedom of the press) First Amendment

23. Grants the right to keep and carry weapons, or arms. 2 nd Amendment- B for banana (banana looks like a gun- you have the right to own and carry weapons) OR B for bear- (you have the right to bear arms or weapons) Second Amendment

24. Protects people from having the military stay in their homes. C is for couch: (you don’t have to allow soldiers to stay in your house and sleep on your couch) Third Amendment

25. Protects people from being searched and having things taken from them, or seized, without having a warrant first (a letter from the judge giving them permission) D is for dog, policeman (and police dogs) can’t search/sniff or come into your house without a warrant Fourth Amendment

26. Gives every citizen the right to due process of law. E for excuse- (you don’t have to provide an excuse for a crime you have committed because whether or not you are guilty, you are DUE a process/trial by jury. Also, E is for even. Even the government has to follow the same laws as the citizens. See next slide for more information on this very important amendment! Fifth Amendment

27. due process of law. The Fifth Amendment gives every citizen the right to the due process of law. The law must be followed by the government as well as by citizens. double jeopardy It also says that people cannot be brought to trial twice for the same crime, which is called double jeopardy. The Fifth Amendment also protects people from having to speak in court about themselves. When people refuse to speak in court, it is called “taking the fifth”. eminent domain It also says that the government cannot take property without paying for it. The power of the government to take property is called eminent domain.

28. Due Process of Law More on Due Process of Law Due process is the idea that the way the government uses the law has to be fair and that every person is under equal law. The government has to follow the law just like citizens do. Due process protects people from the government. In other words, you are DUE a PROCESS! Protection from government is something that the framers, or writers, of the Constitution thought about a lot. Can you make a connection? Do you remember why? The American colonists did not have protection from the British government. They had to fight a war against the British government to protect their rights.

29. Gives people accused of a crime the right to a speedy trial. F for fast (you have the right to a “speedy” trial; your trial must take place in a “speedy” manner) Sixth Amendment

30. Gives the right to a civil trial by jury. G for gate (you have the right to a trial by a jury- jury sits behind a “gate”- the rail that a jury sits behind in the courtroom) Seventh Amendment

31. Protects people from cruel and unusual punishment by the government. H for horrific, or H for horse (long ago people were quartered {pulled apart into 4 different pieces} using horses) Eight Amendment

32. Guarantees that people have many rights, even ones that are not written in the Constitution. I for inside (The Bill of Rights in the Constitution has 10 amendments, but there are also other amendments/rights that are not INSIDE the Constitution {and not mentioned in the Bill of Rights}) Ninth Amendment

33. Says that any power not given to the federal government is given to either the state or to the people. J for jigsaw (A jigsaw puzzle is made up of individual pieces. Some laws are reserved for the individual states, but all the states come together like a puzzle.) Tenth Amendment

34. Do Students Have Rights? Discuss this with a neighbor. Watch Student Rights on www.brainpop.com. www.brainpop.com

35. Assignment Pass out Bill of Rights ABC sheet. Option 1: Rewrite the amendment in “Kid- Friendly” language on a poster. Draw a picture to go along with the amendment and post in the classroom. Be sure to include the mnemonic device that you will use to remember it. Option 2: Create a 2-3 minute skit to present to the class which explains and shows the importance of the amendment you choose(must write the skit on paper first).

36. Writing Assignment - Opinion Writing Option 1: Which amendment from the Bill of Rights do you think is most important? Give evidence from the resources we have used to support your opinion. Option 2: How would the world be different if we didn’t have the amendments that we discussed in the Bill of Rights?

37. Lesson 3 Essential Questions: How does the Constitution protect a citizen’s rights through due process? Why do we have a process to make amendments? How are amendments to the U.S. Constitution made? What is a democracy? How has the amendment process to the U.S. Constitution maintained a representative democracy?

38. Why Do I Need to Learn This Material??? SS5CG1: The student will explain how a citizen’s rights are protected under the U.S. Constitution. Explain the responsibilities of a citizen Explain the freedoms granted by the Bill of Rights Explain the concept of due process of law Describe how the Constitution protects a citizen’s rights by due process SS5CG2: The student will explain the process by which amendments to the U.S. Constitution are made. Explain the amendment process as outlined in the Constitution.

39. More Standards… Describe the purpose for the amendment process. SS5GC3: The student will explain how the amendments to the U.S. Constitution have maintained a representative democracy

40. Lesson 3- Let’s review rights and responsibilities and the Bill of Rights! http://www.brainpop.com/social studies/usgovernmentandlaw/b illofrights/http://www.brainpop.com/social studies/usgovernmentandlaw/b illofrights/ Discuss the main idea of the video with your neighbor.

41. Essential Questions: What is a democracy? How does the Constitution protect a citizen’s rights through due process? Why do we have a process to make amendments? How are amendments to the U.S. Constitution made? How has the amendment process to the U.S. Constitution maintained a representative democracy?

42. Note-taking Guide Use your note-taking guide as we watch the PowerPoint, and fill in the information as you learn it.

43. Let’s Review: Becoming a Citizen In the United States, citizens have a lot of freedoms, but they also have a responsibility to the country. responsibility - a duty that people are expected to fulfill Because citizens cannot expect their governments to do everything, they must do their part by becoming a volunteer. volunteer – helping other people without being paid

44. Rights Responsibilities To vote Join groups of your choice Fair trial Practice religion of choice Not be discriminated against in jobs Get an education Help in your community To vote Obey laws Pay taxes Serve on juries Rights and Responsibilities of citizens of the United States Where do they overlap?

45. Principles of Democracy All nations have governments. A government is a group of people who make and enforce the laws of a region or country. The United States has a democratic government. A democracy is a government in which the people decide (govern themselves) how the government should be run. In the United States the majority decides who will win an election. Majority means more than half. Watch “Democracy” on www.brainpop.com.www.brainpop.com

46. United States Motto “E pluribus unum” is one motto of the United States. This phrase means “out of many, one”. This motto is a reminder that the original thirteen colonies formed one country. It can be found on our American coins.

48. The Rule of the Law The Constitution is the plan for the United States government. It promises to protect everyone equally.

49. Due Process of Law A citizen’s life, liberty, or property cannot be taken away without a fair trial. All citizens must be treated equally under the law. 5 th Amendment

50. Roles of the Bill of Rights and the Constitution As Related to the 5 th Amendment Special Note: Due Process, in the context of the United States, refers to how and why laws are enforced. It applies to all citizens and corporations. –Right to a fair and public trial conducted in a competent manner –Right to be present at the trail –Right to an impartial jury –Right to be heard in one’s own defense –Laws must be written so that reasonable person can understand what is criminal behavior –Taxes may only be taken by the government only for public purposes –Property may be taken by the government only for public purposes –Owners of taken property must be fairly compensated

51. Bill of Rights Because some people believed that the Constitution gave the national government too much power, the Bill of Rights was written to protect people’s freedoms.

52. How the U.S. Constitution Can Be Amended The Framers of the Constitution knew that over time, the document might need to be changed. But, they thought that it should not be changed too often. The process that they created for amending the Constitution makes it possible, but not easy to do. Why do you think they did this? Discuss. Article V (or 5) of the Constitution creates the process for making amendments. The first step is to propose, or suggest, the amendment. Two-thirds of the Senate and two-thirds of the House of Representatives have to vote for the proposed amendment to put it into the ratification, or approval, process. The proposal is then sent to the governors of every state. The state legislature then votes on ratification of the new amendment. As soon as the proposal has been ratified by three-fourths of the states (38 states total), it becomes an official amendment to the Constitution.

53. How Does a Proposed Bill Become a Law? Watch How a Bill Becomes a Law on www.brainpop.com.www.brainpop.com Watch “I’m Just a Bill” on www.schoolhouserock.com. www.schoolhouserock.com

54. Discussion Tell your neighbor how an amendment can become a law. Let’s make a Flow Chart to help us remember the process.

55. Flow Chart: How a Proposed Congressional Bill Becomes an Amendment 1. The bill to amend the Constitution may originate in Congress. 2. The bill must first be approved by a 2/3 vote in both the U.S. Senate and the House of Representatives. 3. Once approved by Congress, the proposed bill passes to the states. If approved by 3/4 of all state legislatures, it becomes a Constitutional amendment. It must be noted that at no point does the President have a role in the formal amendment process (though he would be free to make his opinion known). He cannot veto an amendment proposal, nor a ratification. This is clear in Article 5 of the United States Constitution.

56. Amendment Process Summarized Proposal Process Congress may present a bill. 2/3 vote in the U.S. Senate and 2/3 vote in the House of Representatives have to approve it. Then, Congress can send it to the states for approval. Ratification Process Three-quarters (3/4ths) of state legislatures must vote for it to pass. Way to remember- quarters have the state names on them. Why did they write it to be difficult to change? Discuss. They thought that it should not be changed too often. The process that they created for amending the Constitution makes it possible, but not easy to do.

57. How has the amendment process helped to maintain a representative democracy? Democracy is a form of government in which all citizens can participate in equally – “either directly or through elected representatives.” Through the amendment process, the majority of the people are represented because 2/3 have to pass it in Congress, and ¾ of the states have to ratify (accept) it. This ensures that the MAJORITY of the people in the United States are represented. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Democracy

58. Partner Talk: Discuss with your neighbor what you learned today. Let’s review the Constitution on http://www.brainpop.com/socialstudies/ ushistory/usconstitution/ http://www.brainpop.com/socialstudies/ ushistory/usconstitution/ Can you answer the essential questions? How does the Constitution protect a citizen’s rights through due process? Why do we have a process to make amendments? How are amendments to the U.S. Constitution made? What is a democracy? How has the amendment process to the U.S. Constitution maintained a representative democracy?

59. Time Permitting Time Permitting: Roles of the Bill of Rights and the Constitution Rewriting the Bill of Rights in “Kid-Friendly” Language Group Activity Work with your partner/partners to rewrite an amendment to the Constitution, while providing an illustration as to what the amendment means.