Constitution and Bill of Rights Lesson Plans

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The Constitution & the Bill of Rights

bor_con.jpgGrades 4-12

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CRF introduces a new teaching tool utilizing PowerPoint to provide social studies teachers with graphic presentations and classroom activities.MS Windows Compatible Only.

The Constitution & the Bill of Rights: An Introduction

Grades 4-12

The Constitution & the Bill of Rights: An Introduction provides teachers with a Power Point content presentation and talking points to tell the story of the development of the Constitution and Bill of Rights.  

Using animated graphics, the presentation provides a focus discussion, walks students through the creation of the Constitution, and introduces each of the 10 original amendments of the Bill of Rights as well as the later Civil War and 19th amendments.

In addition, the CD includes a graphic version of CRF’s “A Visitor From Outer Space” lesson, which engages students in a cooperative-learning activity to determine which rights are most important to them. Also included is a teacher’s guide with talking points to accompany the content presentation and step-by-step teaching procedures for the activity, “A Visitor From Outer Space.”

The Constitution & Bill of Rights: Introduction (CD-ROM, Windows)
Price: $16.95

The Constitution & Bill of Rights, Intro. (Download) MS Windows
Price: $9.95

The Constitution & Bill of Rights: Due Process

Grades 4-12

The Constitution & the Bill of Rights: Due Process provides students with background on the concept of due process and introduces the related amendments from the Bill of Rights. Using colorful graphics, the presentation also explains the trial and appellate court systems.

In addition, the PowerPoint presentation includes a moot-court activity based on California v. Greenwood, a landmark search and seizure case.  The presentation provides background and facts of the case to assist teachers in preparing students for the moot-court simulation. It also has the Supreme Court decision to assist in debriefing the activity.

Also included is a teacher’s guide with talking points for the due-process presentation, step-by-step teaching procedures for the moot-court activity, and student handout masters.

The Constitution & Bill of Rights: Due Process (CD-ROM, Windows)
Price: $16.95

 

The Constitution & Bill of Rights, Due Process, Vol. I (Download) MS Windows
Price: $9.95

The Constitution & Bill of Rights: Due Process, Volume 2

Grades 8–12

The Constitution & Bill of Rights: Due Process, Volume 2, further introduces students to the concept of due process from the Bill of Rights. The PowerPoint presentation concludes with a moot-court activity, Chicago v. Morales: A Supreme Court Case, involving a gang ordinance.

The Constitution & Bill of Rights: Due Process, Vol. 2 (CD-ROM, Windows)
Price: $16.95

 

The Constitution & Bill of Rights, Due Process, Vol. II (Download) MS Windows
Price: $9.95

The Constitution & Bill of Rights: Equal Protection

Grades 7-12 

This lesson brings the Constitution into the lives of the students. I teach seniors and this situation may very well have an effect on their lives.
—Gil, high school teacher

The Constitution and Bill of Rights: Equal Protection introduces upper-elementary and middle-school students to the concept of equal protection. Using colorful, animated graphics, this PowerPoint presentation provides teachers with a graphic presentation and talking points on key concepts of equal protection. In addition, the PowerPoint presentation includes a moot court activity, Gratz v. Bollinger: A Supreme Court Case. Also included is a teacher's guide with talking points to accompany the content presentation, step-by-step teaching procedures for the moot-court activity, and student handout masters.

The Constitution & Bill of Rights: Equal Protection (CD-ROM, Windows)
Price: $16.95

 

The Constitution & Bill of Rights, Equal Protection (Download) MS Windows
Price: $9.95

The Constitution & Bill of Rights: Free Expression

Grades 7-12

The Constitution & Bill of Rights: Free Expression introduces students to the concept of free expression as outlined by the First Amendment. Using colorful, animated graphics, this presentation provides teachers with a graphic presentation and talking points on key concepts of free expression. In addition, the PowerPoint presentation includes a moot court activity, Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier: A Supreme Court Case. Also included is a teacher's guide with talking points to accompany the content presentation, step-by-step teaching procedures for the moot-court activity, and student handout masters.

The Constitution & Bill of Rights: Free Expression (CD-ROM, Windows)
Price: $16.95

 

The Constitution & Bill of Rights, Free Expression (Download) MS Windows
Price: $9.95

The Constitution & Bill of Rights Value Pack!!!

Get all five PowerPoint presentations for one low price.

The Constitution & Bill of Rights Value Pack (Get all 5 CDs)
Price: $49.95

 

The Constitution & Bill of Rights Value Pack (Download all 5)
Price: $39.95

 

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