First and Foremost: Five Freedoms of the First Amendment
Lesson Plan
Take a deep dive into the five freedoms protected by the First Amendment and explore how and why the government may restrict them.
Overview
Which civil liberties are in the First Amendment, and how do they impact you? In this lesson, students take a deep dive into the five freedoms protected by the First Amendment. Students also explore the limitations of these freedoms and how and why the government may restrict them.
Grade Levels
- 9-12
Learning Objectives
- Define civil liberties
- Describe the five civil liberties contained in the First Amendment
- Explain how liberties can be limited by the courts
- Analyze different Supreme Court interpretations of the same civil liberty