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The Constitution, Applying Rights & Liberties
Available in Spanish

Amendment Mini-Lesson

6-8
9-12
One class period
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Learning Objectives

  • Predict what might happen if key rights were missing from the Constitution
  • Identify key rights granted by the Bill of Rights and the 13th, 14th, 15th, 19th, and 26th Amendments
  • Recall the specific amendment that guarantees a particular right
  • Determine if client complaints are covered by a constitutional right
This mini-lesson highlights some of the most critical additions to our Constitution and how those additions guarantee students' rights.
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Overview

Looking for an easy and fun way to review individual rights protected in the U.S. Constitution? You have come to the right place! This mini-lesson highlights the Constitution’s amendments and new artwork from one of our fondest games, Do I Have a Right? It includes anticipation and closing activities and your choice of one or more engaging activity options! Teach your students about some of the most critical additions to our Constitution and how those additions guarantee their rights. 

iCivics en español! Student and class materials for this lesson are available in Spanish.

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