The Bill of Rights By: Michael B. Hand ED 639 Dr. Helms
Unit: The Constitution 9 th Grade Government Lesson: The Bill of Rights
Objectives: Give students the examples of their rights and freedoms guaranteed in the Bill of Rights Give the students n idea of the concept of justice Identify legal means of dissent Identify the importance of the Bill of Rights
Materials Needed Textbook Notebook Tools for Remembering the Bill of Rights Worksheet Writing Utensil
Presentation The Bill of Rights are the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution. The Bill of Rights guarantees our civil liberties Our Rights are not limited only to the Bill of Rights
The first amendment guarantees: Freedom of speech Freedom of religion Freedom of the press Freedom of assembly Freedom to petition First amendment research
The second amendment guarantees: The right to bear arms ** Current issues surrounding Amendment 2** -NRA website: - Handgun free America site: FAMain/
The third amendment guarantees: No soldier shall be quartered without consent of owner, unless during times of war under a manner prescribed by law. ( Britain used to force the quartering of soldiers)
The fourth amendments guarantees: Personal security No unreasonable searches (Discussion of the Patriot Act) orum/forumnew39.ht m
The fifth amendment guarantees: No self-incrimination You cannot be held for a crime unless you are indicted by a grand jury No double jeopardy
The sixth amendment guarantees: A speedy trial You may confront your accusers Due Process under the law
The seventh amendment guarantees: A jury trial will be guaranteed in civil suits over the amount of 20 dollars
Eighth Amendment Guarantees: - No Excessive Bail - No Cruel and Unusual Punishment Death Penalty news and updates deathpen/
The Ninth Amendment Guarantees: People have other rights other than those listed here. No law may be passed that infringes upon these rights.
The Tenth Amendment Guarantees: Any Rights not delegated specifically to the federal or state governments are reserved to the states and the people
Confusion over the ninth and tenth amendments? The ninth prevents limitation of rights The tenth reserves any rights or power to govern the people not specifically mentioned in the constitution to the states and the people.
Activities: 1- The students will practice quizzing each other on the Bill of Rights. 2- The students will also complete the worksheet “Tools for learning the Bill of Rights”. This worksheet will help the students remember the Bill of Rights.
Name__________________________________ Date_____________________ Tools for Remembering the Bill of Rights Meaningful Amendment # Rights Guaranteed Symbol or Phrase in the Amendment 2 nd Amendment Freedom of : 1.Religion 2.________________ 3.________________ 4.________________ 5.________________ 6 th Amendment No Excessive Bail or….. _________________ ____ _________________ ____ 5 th Amendment No person shall be required to quarter soldiers without the consent of owner. Right to a Jury trial 9 th Amendment No unreasonable search and seizure. 10 th Amendment ]
Activities (continued) 3- The students will research one of the amendments and explain the issues surrounding one of the amendments 4- The students will take a position on the amendments (This will be assigned) 5- The students will organize a debate in front of the class
More Web Sites to explore: Organizations opposed to the death penalty: -ACLU -The Catholic Church Organizations surrounding free speech: - The Freedom Forum - Thomas Jefferson Center for the Freedom of Expression
Evaluation “Tools for Remembering the Bill of Right” worksheet