Regulating Freedom of Speech Thinkfinity Lessons Freedom of speech is a fundamental American right, and regulation of that freedom has been a fundamental responsibility of the Supreme Court The goals of this lesson, from EDSITEment, are to trace the judicial review process within the Supreme Court from determination of facts through oral argument and the delivery of a written opinion, to examine the nature and limits of the Constitutional right to freedom of speech, and to explore the nature and purpose of dissent within the context of Supreme Court rulings. The First Amendment: What's Fair in a Free Country? Thinkfinity Lessons In this unit of six lessons, from EDSITEment, students consider the limitations that have been placed on the First Amendment guarantee of "freedom of speech" by subsequent U.S. Supreme Court rulings. By analyzing specific Supreme Court cases, they learn that interpreting the Constitution and the Bill of Rights is an ongoing process. From "Picturing America": Norman Rockwell, Freedom of Speech-Know It When You See It Interactive Media This student interactive, from an EDSITEment lesson plan, allows students to explore Norman Rockwell's painting, "Freedom of Speech". The lesson plan teaches students about freedom of speech and what it means in their community, state, nation, and world. The Women's Declaration of Independence, July 1848 Thinkfinity Lessons This page from EDSITEment features resources relating to women's rights, and presents information about the Seneca Falls Convention and women's suffrage. Learn more about the history of the women's suffrage movement by visiting the EDSITEment lesson plans and EDSITEment-reviewed Web sites referenced on this page. Click "Display Full Record" and see the Relation field for a link to EDSITEment's Monthly Feature and NEH Spotlight archives. A Landmark Lesson: The United States Capitol Building Thinkfinity Lessons This unit of three lessons, from EDSITEment, explores what makes the U.S. Capitol "symbolically important." Working in small groups, students uncover and share the Capitol's story. Icon Legend My Results Search Results for:"Constitution" Search Any Content Type Audio Clips Courses Events Indicators Interactive Media Internet Links Lesson Plans Library of Congress Lessons PBS Teachers Lessons Problem of the Week Series Standards Student Activities Teacher Profiles Teacher Web Sites Tech Learning Tech Tours Thinkfinity Lessons Thinkport Asset Tools Thinkport Tools US DEPT of ED F.R.E.E. Lessons Video Clips Video Episodes Worksheets For Advanced Search Lessons - Interactive Media and Video - Events and Courses - Other Classroom Resources Top Ten 1. Charting the Constitution -- This student interactive, from an EconEdLink lesson, has students fill in a chart with information about each of the promises made in the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution. They identify the meaning of each phrase and the benefits they propose to U.S. ... 2. Constitution Part One (RealVideo) -- This six part video features Supreme Court Justices Sandra Day O’Connor and Stephen Breyer discussing the Constitution with high school students. This video was designed to help students understand the importance and relevance of the Constitution. This ... 3. Constitution Part Five (RealVideo) -- This six part video features Supreme Court Justices Sandra Day O’Connor and Stephen Breyer discussing the Constitution with high school students. This video was designed to help students understand the importance and relevance of the Constitution. This ... 4. 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The Constitution of the United States of America -- This page from EDSITEment features resources relating to the U.S. Constitution, and presents information about the history and significance of the famous document. Learn more about the history of the Constitution by visiting the EDSITEment lesson plans ... See All Matching Results >> Lessons : See All 119 Matching Lessons 1. James Madison: Madison Was There -- In this lesson, one of a multi-part unit from EDSITEment, students list reasons why James Madison is called the "Father of the Constitution." They also come to appreciate Madison's position as a president embroiled in disputes over the ... 2. Constitution Costs -- This lesson, from EconEdLink, helps students understand the basic services provided for Americans in the United States Constitution and the necessity of a system of taxation to fund those services. Students debate the pros and cons of having governments ... 3. The Constitution of the United States of America -- This page from EDSITEment features resources relating to the U.S. Constitution, and presents information about the history and significance of the famous document. Learn more about the history of the Constitution by visiting the EDSITEment lesson plans ...   Interactive Media and Video : See All 45 Matching Interactive Media and Video 1. Charting the Constitution -- This student interactive, from an EconEdLink lesson, has students fill in a chart with information about each of the promises made in the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution. They identify the meaning of each phrase and the benefits they propose to U.S. ... 2. Constitution Part One (RealVideo) -- This six part video features Supreme Court Justices Sandra Day O’Connor and Stephen Breyer discussing the Constitution with high school students. This video was designed to help students understand the importance and relevance of the Constitution. This ... 3. 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