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Freedom Express Mobile Museum Professional Development Discovery Trunks Civic Blueprint for High Schools Student News Media Protocol
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Lesson Plans & CURRICULA
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To
Keep & Bear Arms:
An Individual or Collective Right?
The Second
Amendment states that the "right of the
people to keep and bear Arms shall not
be infringed." This seemingly
unequivocal declaration, however, is
rendered ambiguous by the reference to a
"well regulated Militia" that precedes
it. The construction of this
amendment has spawned an enduring debate
over whether the amendment
guarantees an individual or collective
right. This lesson asks
students to examine landmark Supreme
Court decisions and opposing
interpretations of the amendment in
order to facilitate comprehension of
this complex issue and the develop their own reasoned positions.
Click here to request a paper copy
or the links below to download
electronic copies.
Grades 6-8
(developed in partnership with Teacher
Advisory Council
member Sheryl Kabak)
Grades 9-12 |
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What is an American?
An Immigration Policy Seminar
This lesson plan features four primary sources related to immigration legislation.
These documents provide the basis for a classroom activity wherein students, working
in collaboration with one another, craft their own immigration policy proposals.
Recommended grade levels: 9-12. Click the image at left to download the PDF or
here to request
a paper copy.
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Faces of Freedom in American History (8.0 reading level) introduces students
to Americans who exercised their First Amendment rights to preserve, defend and
expand freedom. This 12-lesson curriculum will strengthen your students' understanding
of their First Amendment rights and the people who have struggled to protect those
freedoms.
Created in partnership with the Bill of Rights Institute, the
Civics Program also
offers two comprehensive curricula. Both are available as free downloads. Bound
copies may be purchased for $15.95 (plus tax & shipping). Contact
Courtney Brouwer for details.
Download PDF (2.3 MB)
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Conflict and Continuity: The Story of American Freedom (10.5 reading level)
explores the ideas that established
the foundations of freedom that
continue to challenge American
society today. This 12-lesson
curriculum uses primary source
documents and content-rich
background essays to demonstrate how
the United States has struggled to
reconcile competing rights. Created
in partnership with the Bill of
Rights Institute, the Civics Program also
offers two comprehensive curricula. Both are available as free downloads. Bound
copies may be purchased for $15.95 (plus tax & shipping). Contact
Courtney Brouwer for details.
Download PDF (2.6 MB)
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Lessons for Late Elementary Students
Social Science
Language
Arts
Science
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