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1. The Question How free is freedom of speech in the schools? Have you ever wondered if you have the same rights in school as you do in the real world?

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1 1. The Question How free is freedom of speech in the schools? Have you ever wondered if you have the same rights in school as you do in the real world? Can you get in trouble for expressing your opinion in school? This lesson will explore the answers to these questions using the Constitution and other websites. 1111 2222 3333 6666 5555 4444 Next Image Source: Microsoft ClipArt These materials are (c) 2009 Tracy Papinchock, Towson University, all rights reserved

2 2. Information Sources In this lesson, you will be using websites to discover your first amendment rights at school. You will also explore court cases that relate to freedom of speech in schools. These websites will help you complete the activities outlined in the rest of this lesson. 1111 2222 3333 6666 5555 4444 Next You will be exploring –1 st Amendment –Your rights at school –Court cases such as Hazelwood School District v. Kuhlmeier (1988), Tinker v. Des Moines Indep. Community School District (1969), and Morse v Frederick (2007) –Speech that is not protected Image Source: http://www.law.umkc.edu/faculty/ projects/ftrials/conlaw/studentspe ech.htm Student editor of Hazelwood's Spectrum. These materials are (c) 2009 Tracy Papinchock, Towson University, all rights reserved

3 3. The Student Activity 1111 2222 3333 6666 5555 4444 Next Using the graphic organizer provided, visit the following websites and answer the questions provided. Type your answers in the spaces provided. Turn this document in with your BCR.graphic organizer Websites to visit: 5 freedoms of the 1 st amendment5 freedoms of the 1 st amendment Your rights at school What kinds of speech is not protected? Court Cases related to freedom of speech (all information provided on first page – click on links for further exploration)Court Cases related to freedom of speech These materials are (c) 2009 Tracy Papinchock, Towson University, all rights reserved

4 4. The Assessment Activity Now that you have completed research about the first amendment in the schools, use the information you have learned to answer the essential question and provide your opinion in a well written paragraph: How free is freedom of speech in the schools? Explain. Are you satisfied with our current speech rights? Explain. This should be completed on the back of your graphic organizer. 1111 2222 3333 6666 5555 4444 Next These materials are (c) 2009 Tracy Papinchock, Towson University, all rights reserved Click here to access the BCR Rubric

5 5. Enrichment Activities How does the first amendment relate to school prayer or the dress code? Find out more at these websites: Ask Sybil Liberty About Your Right to Free ExpressionAsk Sybil Liberty About Your Right to Free Expression High School Students’ Rights How do these rights relate to rights published in your student handbook? 1111 2222 3333 6666 5555 4444 Next These materials are (c) 2009 Tracy Papinchock, Towson University, all rights reserved

6 6. Teacher Support Materials Time Management: 1 class period on the block schedule Learning Preferences/StylesLearning Preferences/Styles: Visual, Tactile, & Active Learners Differentiation Strategies: Reduce the number of court cases that students have to look at. Notes to the Teacher: This lesson would work well in Unit 3 – The Constitution, or Unit 6 – The Judicial Branch 1111 2222 3333 6666 5555 4444 Lesson Objective: Students will be able to research issues related to freedom of speech in the schools and create a paragraph expressing their viewpoint to the essential question. MD Voluntary State Curriculum Standards MD Voluntary State Curriculum Standards for [Government] : 1.1.1 The student will analyze historic documents to determine the basic principles of United States government and apply them to real-world situations. 1.2.1 The student will analyze the impact of landmark Supreme Court decisions on governmental powers, rights, and responsibilities of citizens in our changing society. AASL Standards for the 21 st Century LearnerAASL Standards for the 21 st Century Learner: 1.1.1 – Follow an inquiry-based process in seeking knowledge in curricular subjects and make the real-world connection for using this process in own life. 2.1.1 – Continue an inquiry-based process by applying critical thinking skills (analysis, synthesis, evaluation, organization) to information and knowledge in order to construct new understandings, draw conclusions, and create new knowledge. 3.1.1 – Conclude an inquiry-based process by sharing new understandings and reflecting on the learning. MD Technology Literacy Standards for StudentsMD Technology Literacy Standards for Students: Grade 8 – 5.0, A..1. a) Select relevant information from appropriate technology resources Created by [Tracy Papinchock], [Teacher], [tracy.papinchock@hcps.org] BCPS Slam Dunk Digital Lesson, Copyright [2009], Baltimore County Public Schools, MD, all rights reserved. This lesson may be used for educational, non-profit school use only. All other uses, transmissions, and duplications are prohibited unless permission is granted expressly. This lesson is based on Dr. Jamie McKenzie’s Slam Dunk Lesson module available at http://questioning.org/module2/quick.html.http://questioning.org/module2/quick.html

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