Bill of Rights

Today's goal: Learn about the Bill of Rights.
What are they? What rights do they guarantee? What might happen without them?

First, watch this video. You may take notes, if you like. (Headphones, please.)

Then, complete page P1 "Handout 1":
Write each amendment listed in your own words, and give an example of a situation that might happen if we did not have this right.

If you have trouble putting the amendments into your own words, see pages 334 and 335 of your Social Studies textbook for a student-friendly version of the Bill of Rights.

Last, get together with one or two partners, and complete page P2 "Handout 2".
Read ALL 8 cases. Then choose 3 of them. For each of the 3 your team chooses:
-explain what you think the Supreme Court should have decided
-give the number of the Amendment that applies to this case (1, 4, 5, or 6)
-give an exact quote from the Amendment you chose that proves your opinion

Done? You may:
-talk with your group about the other 5 cases and what the decisions should be
-have a partner quiz you on the Bill of Rights: Can you give the number of each right? Can you name the right(s) for each number? Can you name the numbers and rights from memory?
-make up an imaginary case related to another Amendment (2, 4, 7, 8, 9, or 10)