Curriculum Unit

Legal Reference Library

Sometimes the textbook definition isn’t enough! Our collection of Legal Reference Sheets provides students with a deep understanding of important laws, rights, and legal concepts in a flash. Part-infographic, part-written text, these mini-lessons consist of a one-page reading and a page of activities to reinforce the concepts learned. The lessons can be used individually, or as a complement to another lesson or case from the Landmark Library.

6-8

9-12

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6-8, 9-12

Speech and the First Amendment

What does the right to free speech actually mean? Students examine the types of speech the Supreme Court has interpreted as protected by the First Amendment, and those that have…
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6-8, 9-12

Religion and the First Amendment

The First Amendment includes a two-for-one deal in its protection of religious freedom. This mini-lesson explains the difference between the Establishment and the Free Exercise…
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6-8, 9-12

Separate and Sovereign

The relationship between Native nations and the U.S. federal government is important to understand. This mini-lesson provides an overview of tribal sovereignty from the past to the…
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6-8, 9-12

Citizenship Clause

The 14th Amendment defined natural born citizenship for the nation. Over a century later, the clause is still making news. This mini-lesson examines the 14th Amendment’s…
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6-8, 9-12

Equal Protection Clause

Learn about one of the hardest working passages in the U.S. Constitution: the 14th Amendment’s Equal Protection Clause. Students learn why the clause was created and discover how…
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6-8, 9-12

Civil Rights Act of 1964

Meet the superhero legislation of civil rights. Students are introduced to eleven categories of civil rights protections with a focus on Title VII, which bans discrimination in the…
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6-8, 9-12

Voting Rights Act of 1965

Students examine the key voting rights protected by this landmark civil rights law. This mini-lesson also provides an overview of the Supreme Court’s interpretation of the law in…
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6-8, 9-12

Civil Rights Act of 1964

Meet the superhero legislation of civil rights. Students are introduced to eleven categories of civil rights protections with a focus on Title VII, which bans discrimination in the…
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6-8, 9-12

Voting Rights Act of 1965

Students examine the key voting rights protected by this landmark civil rights law. This mini-lesson also provides an overview of the Supreme Court’s interpretation of the law in…
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6-8, 9-12

USA PATRIOT Act of 2001

The events of 9/11 changed the government’s approach to fighting terrorism. In this mini-lesson, students gain an overview of the USA PATRIOT Act of 2001 and how it changed the way…

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Legal Reference Library

Speech and the First Amendment

Religion and the First Amendment

Separate and Sovereign

Citizenship Clause

Equal Protection Clause

Civil Rights Act of 1964

Voting Rights Act of 1965

Civil Rights Act of 1964

Voting Rights Act of 1965

USA PATRIOT Act of 2001

Speech and the First Amendment

Religion and the First Amendment

Separate and Sovereign

Citizenship Clause

Equal Protection Clause

Civil Rights Act of 1964

Voting Rights Act of 1965

Civil Rights Act of 1964

Voting Rights Act of 1965

USA PATRIOT Act of 2001

Use the Scope & Sequence to help you plan your iCivics classroom experience!

Legal Reference Library

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Speech and the First Amendment

Religion and the First Amendment

Separate and Sovereign

Citizenship Clause

Equal Protection Clause

Civil Rights Act of 1964

Voting Rights Act of 1965

Civil Rights Act of 1964

Voting Rights Act of 1965

USA PATRIOT Act of 2001

Speech and the First Amendment

Religion and the First Amendment

Separate and Sovereign

Citizenship Clause

Equal Protection Clause

Civil Rights Act of 1964

Voting Rights Act of 1965

Civil Rights Act of 1964

Voting Rights Act of 1965

USA PATRIOT Act of 2001

Use the Scope & Sequence to help you plan your iCivics classroom experience!