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Bill of Rights
From: Parlay Universe and Bill of Rights Institute
Grade Level: MS, HS, College
Remote Ready: With Modifications
Time: 1 class period
Length of Reading: Paragraphs
The Bill of Rights
Students watch a 4 min animated video on why the founders made the Bill of Rights. Students then read each amendment and amendment history from the Bill of Rights institute (BRI). Students answer questions then comment on the answers of 2 of their classmates. BRI also offers links to news articles on each amendment and links to in depth lessons on each amendment.
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Grade Level: MS, HS, College
- This lesson is approved for Middle School (MS), High School (HS), and College Students.
Remote Ready: With Modifications
- Links to the video can easily be emailed or posted for students.
- Paraphrase questions into your LMS in discussion mode.
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