Government - Civics - BILL OF RIGHTS - AMENDMENTS - CONSTITUTION -

Bill of Rights

Amendments to the Constitution

Civics & Government

Lesson is on Google Docs and a PDF

Effective and easy to implement. Can be utilized as a self-guided lesson, an instructional guided lesson, or used as an emergency lesson. The lesson and materials are easy to follow and comprehended. The information and key concepts have been simplified to enhance learning.

Objectives: Students will be able to:

• Explain why the Bill of Rights were added to the Constitution.

• Define the Constitution, individual liberties, and amendments.

• Describe how the Constitution can be changed and why it is difficult.

• Identify the key amendments in the Bill of Rights.

• Apply real-life situations to the protections provided in the Bill of Rights.

Included:

Lesson Plan

PowerPoint Presentation

Several Reading Comprehension Sheets

Two Worksheets on the Bill of Rights

Assessment.

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Michael K. Powell

Updated 9/24/22