Teacher Directions Day 1 Before Class: Print out “Bill of Rights” Vocabulary Study cards (slides 4-7). 1 Copy for each student. During Class: Allow students to complete the cards to be used to study and as “cheat sheets” for the actual race. They can use their classroom textbook, a copy of the Bill of Rights and/or A GREAT explanation of the amendments online at: https://www.archives.gov/founding-docs/bill-of-rights/what-does-itsay to complete the cards. (teacher choice) ***As students independently work on their cards, I usually start setting up the 10 Legs of the race/stations so I am ready for the next day. Day 2 Before Class: 1) Make copies of all the station materials. The first time you use this activity it will be a lot of printing/cutting but then the NEXT time you can just reuse the materials and not have to remake them. I put all my REUSABLE station directions, reading handouts etc. in plastic sleeves or you could laminate them and use them every year. If you laminate or print on cardstock all of the STUDENT PUZZLE activities then you can re-use over and over every year. The only thing that will have to be re-printed every year is the consumable student worksheets (slides 9, 14, 23, 31, 43, 55, 57, 64) ***For each station I have included a guide on how the station should look and what you will need to print-this makes setting up a breeze ☺ (see slides 12, 16, 20, 25, 29, 33, 40, 46, 53, 60) OPTIONAL: If you want to add a layer of fun you can add a few locked boxes but this is totally up to you (see slide 11 for more info) During Class: 1) Have students take out their finished “Bill of Rights” Vocabulary Study cards and get into groups of 2-4 students. Give each student group 1 Student Evidence Sheet (slide 9). They will also need pens/pencils. 2) Intro to activity. Ask students if they have ever watched the show “Amazing Race”- where teams race around the world completing activities to see what team can finish first and win 1 million dollars. Explain that they will be racing around the classroom, completing “10 Legs of the Race” (10 activities) to see which team is supreme in their knowledge and understanding of the Bill of Rights (pep up the competition). The team who completes all of the activities and brings you a FINISHED and CORRECT “Student Evidence Sheet” FIRST will win the prize! (I give the first team to finish 50 points extra credit, 2nd team 25 points, 3rd team 10 points but you can choose an incentive that works for you) 3) Emphasize to Students: There are 10 Legs/ stations (activities) but you DO NOT have to complete these in any particular order. In fact, there should only be 1 team completing a Leg of the race/station at a time. USE your Vocabulary Study cards to help you complete the activities. If a station you need is occupied move to one that isn’t or wait off to the side. Remember this is a race so HIDE your answers on the “Student Evidence Sheet” from other teams- do you want to give away FREE answers and let another team pull ahead?? Also if a Leg of the race/station requires you to complete a paper and pencil activity- make sure you complete it and carry it with you to give to your teacher at the finish line. The team that brings a FINISHED and CORRECT “Student Evidence Sheet” and all corresponding worksheets to the teacher first WINS! NOTE- there is also 1 FAST FORWARD ACTIVITYPOST ON WALL as a station and tell students if they CHOOSE to do this activity (correctly) they get to bypass Leg # 3 of the race (SEE SLIDES 66-67) 4) Extension Activity: You can extend their knowledge by having students complete the Extension Activity (slides 67-68) OPTIONAL I hope you enjoyed this activity! I would appreciate positive (5-star) feedback! If you experience any broken links/ QR Codes or have questions please contact me at learningisapassion@yahoo.com please do not leave negative feedback for broken links. If a link is broken email me and I will fix it immediately and email you a fixed version of the lesson ☺ Bill of Rights Study Cards: Students will define each Amendment #1-10. Students will complete this activity the day before the “race”. They get to use their finished cards as “cheat sheets” during the race! Front Back Freedom of religion supports the freedom of an individual, in public or private, to practice or worship, or to change one's religion or belief. It also allows a person to not choose any religion. Directions: Cut out each study card. On the front of each card (under the title) explain what right(s) or liberties each amendment gives private citizens. On the back of each card illustrate the rights given to individuals under that specific amendment. Use your classroom textbook, a copy of the Bill of Rights and/or A GREAT explanation of the amendments online at: https://www.archives.gov/founding-docs/bill-of-rights/what-does-it-say __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ Scan the QR Code to access the online article __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ Evidence Sheet: Each group of students will get 1 copy. They complete it and bring it to the teacher to finish the race! ________________________ What is the total of all the numbers added together? Which underlined word did you write on your house? Petition Complete Origami House Complete __________________________ What is the secret phrase? __________________________________ Figure out the Code worksheet complete Leg # 2 Leg # 4 Matching Worksheet Complete Leg # 6 Crossword Puzzle Complete Leg # 8 What word was created from your answers? Worksheet Leg # 10 Leg # 1 Leg # 3 Leg # 5 Leg # 7 Leg # 9 What 3 letters did you write in your lemons? What 4 numbers are listed in your puzzle from top to bottom? Worksheet 7 How many pictures are in each bucket? Allowed Not Allowed Draw a sketch of the object that is the 3rd & 7th event chronologically on your timeline: 3rd Event 7th Event What is the secret word written on the bottom of the cups? __________________________ What is pictured on the correct page? (solve the puzzle to get the page number) ___________________________________ Matching Worksheet Complete Bag What is the total of all the numbers added together? 1 0 1 7 8 Which underlined word did you write on your house? Petition Complete 0 Origami House Complete privacy What is the secret phrase? Fair treatment Figure out the Code worksheet complete Leg # 2 Leg # 4 Matching Worksheet Complete What word was created from your answers? Leg # 6 U Leg # 8 S Crossword Puzzle Complete Leg # 10 Leg # 1 P Leg # 3 Leg # 5 Leg # 7 Leg # 9 Worksheet What 3 letters did you write in your lemons? What 4 numbers are listed in your puzzle from top to bottom? 2 7 3 Worksheet 6 How many pictures are in each bucket? Allowed 6 Not Allowed 7 Draw a sketch of the object that is the 3rd & 7th event chronologically on your timeline: 3rd Event 7th Event What is the secret word written on the bottom of the cups? Court Cases What is pictured on the correct page? (solve the puzzle to get the page number) The answers add up to pg. 57picture will vary based upon what book you pick Matching Worksheet Complete OPTIONAL Idea !! This is optional- you do not have to add lock boxes for the “Bill of Rights Challenge” to work… If you choose to- you can add a layer of fun by adding a 2-3 boxes (that can be locked) in your challenge. For example, at Leg # 1, students can complete the challenge to get the 3 LETTER code and they use that 3 letter code to open the lock. Inside the box you can place a coin, picture, a short snippet of the constitution, widget-anything that they can retrieve and carry with them till the end of the race. At the end of the race they must have that special object to finish the race! EXAMPLE ONLY (not endorsing Amazon ☺): You can get a set of 5 locks like this on Amazon for $7.99! EXAMPLE ONLY Use any old file or box you have and lock it! Use chain or rope to secure the lock…the possibilities are endless… Leg # 1 Materials Needed: A Stack of Student worksheets- enough for all the groups participating! (I make them complete and turn in 1 worksheet per group) A Finished Station Directions: In this Leg of the Race you will read a short summary of a famous court case and watch a short YOUTUBE video to complete the word puzzle worksheet. Keep in mind the following question: What is the Government not allowed to do according to the Freedom of Religion clause of the FIRST Amendment? What is the Lemon test? When you finish the puzzle write down the numbers you see (from top to bottom on the puzzle) on your evidence sheet. Lemon v. Kurtzman: The Background The trial of Lemon v. Kurtzman was a groundbreaking case that took place in Pennsylvania. The case began because the state of Pennsylvania passed a law that allowed the local government to use money to fund educational programs that taught religious-based lessons, activities and studies. This law was passed through the Non-public Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1968. The case of Lemon v. Kurtzman was filed by Alton Lemon, a Pennsylvania instructor who claimed that the state had violated the United States Constitution by passing the law mentioned above. Lemon believed that Pennsylvania violated the 1st Amendment to the United States Constitution because the Constitution does not allow the establishment of any state laws or legislation that combine the interests of religious people with the interests of the state’s population. This is known as the Separation of Church and State. The government is not allowed to place the interest of any organization or institution above the interests of the general population. Using these Amendments, Lemon believed that the state of Pennsylvania unfairly funded religious programs that did not appeal to the state’s general population. Lemon v. Kurtzman: The Case Profile The case of Lemon v. Kurtzman took place on March 3rd of 1971. Alton Lemon filed the case against David Kurtzman who was the acting Superintendent of the Department of Public Instruction in the State of Pennsylvania. Alton Lemon believed that preferential treatment of services that are rooted in religion is a direct violation of the Separation between Church and State. Alton Lemon’s main argument was that the state law was a direct violation of the United States Constitution which did not allow religions from benefitting from state laws. Lemon v. Kurtzman was decided on June 28th of 1971. The case was heard by the Supreme Court of the United States. Lemon v. Kurtzman: The Verdict In Lemon v. Kurtzman, the Supreme Court of the United States found that the passing of any state laws that establish a religious body is a direct violation of the United States Constitution. Therefore, in Lemon v. Kurtzman, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled in favor of Alton Lemon. The verdict in Lemon v. Kurtzman led to the creation of the Lemon Test. This test is a classification system that is used to see whether or not state laws regarding funding or creating religious institutions with public money violate the United States constitution. The Lemon test ensures that the general population’s interests take priority within public institutions and settings. The Lemon test also prohibits the Federal Government from becoming overly religious or involved with a particular religious institution. Before you leave make sure you restart the video and leave it paused at the beginning. Scan the QR Code or go to YOUTUBE: What is the Lemon Test? (Posted by USLawEssentials) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_hYslZWsjxA Write the first letter of 4 Down here: 2 Write the first letter of 1 Down here: 1 3 (3 words written all together) Leg # 1 Teacher Key Write the first letter of 4 Down here: 2 S Write the first letter of 1 Down here: 1 P 3 U Altonlemon Purpose,effect,entanglement establishmentclause unconstitutional secular lemontest Leg # 1 Leg # 2 Materials Needed: A Finished Station Finished Puzzle Directions: In this Leg of the Race you will put 1 puzzle together from the pieces provided that addresses the question: What actions are permitted according to the Freedom of Speech clause of the FIRST Amendment? When you finish the puzzle write down the numbers you see (from top to bottom on the puzzle) on your evidence sheet. Glue this piece of paper to thick cardstock, then cut out both puzzles, place all pieces in a baggie. Leave at Leg # 2 Actions Allowed Actions Prohibited 2 To use certain offensive words and phrases to convey political messages 7 To not speak (specifically, the right not to salute the flag) 3 To engage in symbolic speech Students to make an obscene speech at a schoolsponsored event To incite actions that would harm others (i.e. yelling ‘fire’ in a crowded theater) To not speak (specifically, the right not to salute the flag) 8 To permit students to print articles in a school newspaper over the objections of the school administration. 5 Students to make an obscene speech at a schoolsponsored event 1 To advertise commercial products and professional services 6 Students to advocate illegal drug use at a school-sponsored event. 9 Teacher Key Correct Puzzle Actions Allowed Distractor/ incorrect Puzzle Pieces Actions Prohibited 2 To use certain offensive words and phrases to convey political messages 7 To not speak (specifically, the right not to salute the flag) 3 To engage in symbolic speech Students to make an obscene speech at a schoolsponsored event To incite actions that would harm others (i.e. yelling ‘fire’ in a crowded theater) To not speak (specifically, the right not to salute the flag) 8 To permit students to print articles in a school newspaper over the objections of the school administration. 5 Students to make an obscene speech at a schoolsponsored event 1 To advertise commercial products and professional services 6 Students to advocate illegal drug use at a school-sponsored event. 9 Leg # 3 Materials Needed: A Stack of Student worksheets- enough for all the groups participating! (I make them complete and turn in 1 worksheet per group) A Finished Station OPTIONALNot required just enhances this leg… Directions: In this Leg of the Race you will analyze several political cartoons. Keep in mind the following question: The 1st Amendment, Freedom of Press clause, applies to more than newspapers it also includes internet, television and magazines. How important is the First Amendment- Freedom of the Press in the United States? Why is a free press important? As you analyze the cartoons, complete the paper and pencil activity to get the secret password. World Press Freedom Index (2017) This Index ranks 180 countries according to the level of freedom available to journalists. It is a snapshot of the media freedom situation based on the independence of the media, quality of legislative framework and safety of journalists in each country. It does not rank public policies even if governments obviously have a major impact on their country’s ranking. Nor is it an indicator of the quality of journalism in each country. Source: https://rsf.org/en/world-press-freedom-index MAP KEY Freedom of the Press Levels WHITE = high level of Freedom of the Press YELLOW = fairly highproblematic level of Freedom of the Press RED= low level of Freedom of the Press BLACK= Very little to no Freedom of the Press Why is a Free Press Important? ~Amendment # 1- Freedom of Press~ A Directions: Match each political cartoon to its correct message. You can ask your teacher to view the cartoons in larger format if needed. Cartoon Letter Cartoon’s Message The Free Press provides stability for progress The Free Press is the foundation of other freedoms like speech, petition and religion. The Free Press gives “transparency” to the actions of government Countries of the world experience different levels of freedom of the press. The U.S. ranks fairly high… Freedom of the Press can be a form of ammunition…powerful. The Free Press can be used to take down or tame powerful opponents. The Free Press illuminates the shady activities of those in power. Why is a Free Press Important? ~Amendment # 1- Freedom of Press~ Teacher Key A Cartoon Letter Cartoon’s Message C The Free Press provides stability for progress D The Free Press is the foundation of other freedoms like speech, petition and religion. B The Free Press gives “transparency” to the actions of government A Countries of the world experience different levels of freedom of the press. U.S. ranks fairly high… G Freedom of the Press can be a form of ammunition…powerful. E The Free Press can be used to take down or tame powerful opponents. F The Free Press illuminates the shady activities of those in power. A MAP KEY Freedom of the Press Levels WHITE = high level of Freedom of the Press YELLOW = fairly highproblematic level of Freedom of the Press RED= low level of Freedom of the Press BLACK= Very little to no Freedom of the Press Larger Version of Cartoons…. Larger Version of Cartoons…. Larger Version of Cartoons…. Leg # 4 Materials Needed: 2 Small buckets or cups for sortingyou will add labels. A Finished Station Directions: In this Leg of the Race you will put the pictures provided at your station into 2 separate buckets. Keep in mind the following question: What types of assembly are permitted according to the Freedom of Assembly clause of the FIRST Amendment? When you finish sorting the pictures, write down how many pictures are in each bucket on your evidence sheet. Glue this piece of paper to cardstock, then cut out all pictures, bucket labels and place all pictures in a baggie. Place 2 cups or small “buckets” and label them with the labels provided. Leave at Leg # 4 Bucket Label Allowed by the 1st Amendment ~Freedom of Assembly~ Let’s destroy property! Bucket Label Not Allowed by the 1st Amendment ~Freedom of Assembly~ Not Allowed Teacher Key 7= Not Allowed Bucket 6= Allowed Bucket Let’s destroy property! Allowed Allowed Not Allowed Not Allowed Not Allowed Allowed Not Allowed Allowed Not Allowed Allowed Allowed Not Allowed Leg # 5 Materials A Stack of Student worksheets- enough for all the groups participating! (I make them complete and turn in 1 worksheet per group) A Finished Station Directions: In this Leg of the Race you will scan the QR Code or go to https://petitions.whitehouse.gov/about to learn more about our right to petition. Keep in mind the question: What is one way citizens can petition the Government for redress of grievances? As you search the website look for step by step directions on how to write a petition. The word PETITION can be used to describe “any nonviolent, legal means of encouraging or disapproving government action, whether directed to the judicial, executive or legislative branch. Lobbying, letter-writing, e-mail campaigns, testifying before tribunals, filing lawsuits, supporting referenda, collecting signatures for ballot initiatives, peaceful protests and picketing: all public articulation of issues, complaints and interests designed to spur government action qualifies under the petition clause…” (learningtogive.org) What 4 numbers did you write down in the Petition Directions? Add them together below to get your passcode for this leg of the race. _________ _________ + _________ _________ ________ = Leg #5 Directions: Look through the website, https://petitions.whitehouse.gov/about and https://www.whitehouse.gov/getinvolved/write-or-call/ and the “Step- by- step Guide to Creating a Petition”. Use the online step by step guide to complete the written set of directions provided. Teacher Key What numbers did you write down in the Petition Directions? Add them together below to get your passcode for this leg of the race. 30 100,000 + 150 1600 ________ = 101,780 Leg #5 Directions: Look through the website, https://petitions.whitehouse.gov/about and https://www.whitehouse.gov/getinvolved/write-or-call/ and the “Step- by- step Guide to Creating a Petition”. Use the online step by step guide to complete the written set of directions provided. Leg # 6 Materials Needed: Optional: only need if you want students to look article up online. A Finished Station These cut up and placed in a baggie… Directions: In this Leg of the Race you will put 8 events in order by matching each EVENT CARD with the correct YEAR CARD. Keep in mind the following question: How has the 2nd Amendment been interpreted over time? When you finish the activity, draw a sketch of the pictures that correspond to the 3rd and 7th event (in chronological order) on your evidence sheet. Scan the QR Code or go to: https://www.thoughtco.com/history-of-thesecond-amendment-721379 to access the History of Gun Rights in America, an online article. After going virtually unchallenged for more than 100 years, the right of Americans to own guns has developed as one of today’s hottest political issues. The debate is most likely going nowhere until an inevitable and definitive ruling is handed down by the nation’s courts: Does the Second Amendment apply to individual citizens? Gun Rights Before the Constitution Though still British subjects, colonial Americans considered the right to bear arms as necessary for fulfilling their natural right to defend themselves and their property. In the midst of the American Revolution, the rights that would later be expressed in the Second Amendment were being explicitly included in early state constitutions. The Pennsylvania Constitution of 1776, for example, stated that “the people have a right to bear arms for the defence of themselves and the state.” 1791: The Second Amendment Is Ratified The ink had hardly dried on the ratification papers before a political movement was undertaken to amend the Constitution to declare gun ownership as a specific right. A select committee assembled to review amendments proposed by James Madison authored the language that would become the Second Amendment to the Constitution: “A well-regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed.” Prior to ratification, Madison had hinted at the need for the amendment. Writing in Federalist No. 46, he contrasted the proposed American federal government to European kingdoms, which he criticized as being “afraid to trust the people with arms.” Madison went on to assure Americans that they would never need to fear their government, as they had the British Crown because the Constitution would ensure them “the advantage of being armed ...” 1871: NRA Is Founded The National Rifle Association was founded by a pair of Union soldiers in 1871, not as a political lobby but in an effort to promote the shooting of rifles. The organization would grow to become the face of America's pro-gun lobby in the 20th Century. 1822: Bliss v. Commonwealth Brings "Individual Right" Into Question The Second Amendment’s intent for individual Americans first came into question in 1822 in Bliss v. Commonwealth. The court case arose in Kentucky after a man was indicted for carrying a sword concealed in a cane. He was convicted and fined $100. Bliss appealed the conviction, citing a provision in the Commonwealth’s Constitution that states: “The right of the citizens to bear arms in defense of themselves and the state, shall not be questioned.” In a majority vote with just one judge dissenting, the court overturned the conviction against Bliss and ruled the law unconstitutional and void. 1856: Dred Scott v. Sandford Upholds Individual Right The Second Amendment as an individual right was affirmed by the U.S. Supreme Court in its Dred Scott v. Sandford decision in 1856. The nation’s highest court opined on the intent of the Second Amendment for the first time with the rights of slaves in question, writing that affording slaves the full rights of American citizenship would include the right “to keep and carry arms wherever they went.” The History of Gun Rights in America (TRANSCRIPT of online article) A Timeline of the 2nd Amendment by Ben Garrett (https://www.thoughtco.com/history-of-the-second-amendment) Updated October 07, 2017 Leg # 6 1934: National Firearms Act Brings About First Major Gun Control The first major effort to eliminate private ownership of firearms came with the National Firearms Act of 1934. A direct response to the rise of gangster violence in general and the Saint Valentine’s Day massacre in particular, the National Firearms Act sought to circumvent the Second Amendment by controlling firearms through a tax excise—$200 for each gun sale. The NFA targeted fully-automatic weapons, short-barreled shotguns and rifles, pen and cane guns, and other firearms defined as “gangster weapons.” 1938: Federal Firearms Act Requires Licensure of Dealers The Federal Firearms Act of 1938 required that anyone selling or shipping firearms must be licensed through the U.S. Department of Commerce. The Federal Firearms License (FFL) stipulated that guns could not be sold to persons convicted of certain crimes. It required that sellers log the names and addresses of anyone to whom they sold guns. 1968: Gun Control Act Ushers in New Regulations Thirty years after America’s first sweeping reform of gun laws, the assassination of President John F. Kennedy helped usher in new federal legislation with wide-ranging implications. The Gun Control Act of 1968 prohibited mail order sales of rifles and shotguns. It increased license requirements for sellers and broadened the list of persons prohibited from owning a firearm to include convicted felons, drug users and the mentally incompetent. 1994: The Brady Act and Assault Weapons Ban Two new federal laws passed by a Democrat-controlled Congress and signed by President Bill Clinton in 1994 became the hallmark of gun control efforts in the latter 20th Century. The first, the Brady Handgun Violence Protection Act, required a five-day waiting period and background check for the sale of handguns. It also required that the National Instant Criminal Background Check System be created. The Brady Act had been spurred by the shooting of press secretary James Brady during the attempted assassination of President Ronald Reagan by John Hinckley Jr. on March 30, 1981. Brady survived but was left partially paralyzed as a result of his wounds In 1998, the Department of Justice reported that the pre-sale background checks had blocked an estimated 69,000 illegal handgun sales during 1977, the first year the Brady Act was fully enforced. The second law, the Assault Weapons Ban—officially entitled the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act—banned a number of rifles defined as “assault weapons,” including many semi-automatic and military-style rifles such as the AK-47 and SKS. 2004: The Assault Weapons Ban Sunsets A Republican-controlled Congress refused to pass the reauthorization of the Assault Weapons Ban in 2004, allowing it to expire. President George W. Bush was criticized by gun control supporters for not actively pressuring Congress to renew the ban, while gun rights advocates criticized him for indicating that he would sign a reauthorization if Congress passed it. Current Legislation With 2nd Amendment Implications To date, 2017 has seen the introduction in Congress of two new gun control-related pieces of legislation. These bills are: The SHARE Act: Introduced in September 2017, the “Sportsmen Heritage and Recreational Enhancement Act,” or SHARE Act (H.R. 2406) would expand access to public land for, hunting, fishing, and recreational shooting; and reduce the current federal restrictions on purchasing firearm silencers, or suppressors. The Background Check Completion Act: Introduced on October 5, 2017, less than a week after the deadly October 1 mass shooting in Las Vegas, the Background Check Completion Act would close a current loophole in the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act that allows gun sales to proceed if a background check is not completed after 72 hours, even if the gun buyer is not legally allowed to purchase a gun. Updated by Robert Longley 2008: D.C. v. Heller Is a Major Setback for Gun Control Gun rights proponents were thrilled in 2008 when the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in District of Columbia v. Heller that the Second Amendment extends gun ownership rights to individuals. The decision affirmed an earlier decision by a lower appeals court and struck down handgun bans in Washington D.C. as unconstitutional. The Court ruled that the District of Columbia’s total ban on handguns in the home was unconstitutional because the ban was contrary to the Second Amendment’s purpose of selfdefense — an intent of the amendment never before acknowledged by the Court. The case was lauded as the first Supreme Court case to affirm the right of an individual to keep and bear arms in accordance with the Second Amendment. The ruling applied only to federal enclaves, however, such as the District of Columbia. Justices did not opine on the Second Amendment’s application to the states. Writing in the Courts majority opinion, Justice Antonin Scalia wrote that the “people” protected by the Second Amendment are the same “people” protected by the First and Fourth Amendments. “The Constitution was written to be understood by the voters; its words and phrases were used in their normal and ordinary as distinguished from technical meaning.” 2010: Gun Owners Score Another Victory in McDonald v. Chicago Gun rights supporters scored their second major Supreme Court victory in 2010 when the high court affirmed an individual's right to own guns in McDonald v. Chicago. The ruling was an inevitable follow-up to D.C. v. Heller and marked the first time that the Supreme Court ruled that the provisions of the Second Amendment extend to the states. The ruling overturned an earlier decision by a lower court in a legal challenge to Chicago’s ordinance banning the possession of handguns by its citizens. 1776 The Pennsylvania Constitution stated that “the people have a right to bear arms for the defense of themselves and the state.” 1791 James Madison authored the language that would become the Second Amendment to the Constitution: “A well-regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed.” 1822 In a majority vote with just one judge dissenting, the court overturned the conviction against Bliss and ruled the law unconstitutional and void. 1856 This case decided that giving slaves the full rights of American citizenship would include the right “to keep and carry arms wherever they went.” 1871 The National Rifle Association was founded by a pair of Union soldiers in an effort to promote the shooting of rifles. 1934 Targeted fully-automatic weapons, short-barreled shotguns and rifles, pen and cane guns, and other firearms defined as “gangster weapons” with a $200 tax. 1968 The Gun Control Act prohibited mail order sales of rifles and shotguns. 2008 The case was lauded as the first Supreme Court case to affirm the right of an individual to keep and bear arms in accordance with the Second Amendment. 1776 The Pennsylvania Constitution stated that “the people have a right to bear arms for the defense of themselves and the state.” 1791 James Madison authored the language that would become the Second Amendment to the Constitution: “A well-regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed.” 1822 1856 1871 1934 1968 2008 Teacher Key In a majority vote with just one judge dissenting, the court overturned the Teachersa blank conviction against Bliss andprint ruled the lawout unconstitutional and void. set of these preferably on cardstock, This case decidedcards, that giving slaves the full rights of American citizenship would include the right “to keep and carry arms wherever they went.” then cut them up and put them in a The National Rifle Association was founded by a pair of Union soldiers baggie atthethe Rough up the in an effort to promote shootingstation. of rifles. edges so they don’t naturally go back Targeted fully-automatic weapons, short-barreled shotguns and rifles, pen and cane guns, and other☺ firearms defined as “gangster weapons” with a $200 tax. together The Gun Control Act prohibited mail order sales of rifles and shotguns. (Secret Items for evidence sheet: 3rdth-watch) eyeglasses, 7 The case was lauded as the first Supreme Court case to affirm the right of an individual to keep and bear arms in accordance with the Second Amendment. A Finished Station Leg # 7 Materials Needed: Optional: only need if you want students to look article up online. A Stack of Student worksheets- enough for all the groups participating! (I make them complete and turn in 1 house per group) 1 Pair of scissors Directions: In this Leg of the Race you will create an origami house and decorate it with words that are TRUE or accurately describe the 3rd Amendment. Keep in mind the question: Are private citizens required to house and feed soldiers during war or at peacetime? When you finish your origami house, decorate it with words from the KEY TERMS list that describe or are related to the 3rd Amendment. One of the words on your finished house is the secret word for your evidence sheet! Hint: it is underlined! Follow these directions to create an origami house and illustrate the 3rd Amendment! Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Fold the SQUARE paper in half from left edge to right edge, then unfold. Once again, fold in half from top to bottom edge and unfold again. Your paper will now have 4 squares. Fold the top and bottom edges to the center. When you have done this your paper will look like this: Turn the paper over so that the flaps are on the back. Fold Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Fold the left and right edges to the center. You now have a small square with 4 flaps. Lastly, turn the paper so that the 2 flaps meet VERTICALLY in the middle. Open the TOP left and right flaps, spread out the corners to the side, and flatten down like you see in the picture. Look at the list of Key Terms at your station. Decorate your house with words that describe the 3rd Amendment! Fold Need help folding your paper? Scan the QR Code to watch a tutorial. YOUTUBE: How To Make Paper Home Easily For Kids - Origami House Making Finished Finished Vertical Opening Put your finger in the flap & push down to make a triangle Finished word word word A Guide to the Third Amendment The Third Amendment, or Amendment III of the United States Constitution is the section of the Bill of Rights that prohibits soldiers from temporarily residing in private homes during peace time without getting the permission and consent of the owner. It is only legal to do this when it is wartime it must still follow the law. The third amendment was introduced into the United States Constitution as a part of the Bill of Rights on September 5, 1789 and was ratified or voted for by three fourths of the states on December 15, 1791. The Text of the Third Amendment The text of the Third Amendment which is found in the United States Constitution and the Bill of Rights is the following: No soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house, without the consent of the owner, nor in time of war, but in manner to be prescribed by law. History of the Third Amendment During the American Revolutionary War, American colonists were often asked to allow soldiers to temporarily live in their homes. Even before the Revolutionary war, the British government had passed two separate acts called the Quartering Acts. One of these acts were a part of the Intolerable Acts, which were thought to greatly violate the colonists’ privacy. Because British soldiers did not have bases across the colonies, the soldiers needed somewhere to stay at night. After the Quartering Acts were passed, a soldier could demand to say in barns, uninhabited houses, or in places like stables, bars, and inns. British soldiers could also take the property of the American colonists during the Revolutionary War. The American colonists were very angry about this, which is why the Third Amendment was included in the Bill of Rights. The Third Amendment was introduced by James Madison. The Third Amendment said that no soldier could demand a place to stay during wartime, although a soldier of the United States government could ask someone for a place to stay. During war time, a soldier might be able to occupy a property for a short period of time. However, during peacetime, the lawful property owners’ rights were much more important than the military’s rights. Because of this property owners had the legal right to refuse to quarter a solider if they wanted to. Americans did still quarter soldiers, even until the Civil War. Since then, the Third Amendment has been only been applied on very few occasions. Although we do not quarter soldiers as much anymore, the Third Amendment is still very important because it looks at the idea of a person’s right to privacy. The Third Amendment works to protect the privacy of every American by giving everyone the right to stop soldiers from accessing their private property during peacetime. Source: https://kids.laws.com/third-amendment Scan the QR Code to read this article online or go to https://kids.laws.co m/third-amendment Origami Paper CUT Out THIS PIECE OF PAPERPrior to folding! rd Which Key Terms accurately describe or are related to the 3 Amendment? Write these words on the house you created! ONE of the words you write on your house is the SECRET WORD for your evidence sheet- its an underlined word! Thomas Jefferson Ok in wartime domestic privacy Often Unused Unpopular in colonies King George III approved Franklin D. Roosevelt WWII Quartering Acts Stanton Acts Passed in 1801 Prisoners of war Slavery 1791 Hotel Helped homeowners Ok in peacetime James Madison rd Which Key Terms accurately describe or are related to the 3 Amendment? Write these words on the house you created! ONE of the words you write on your house is the SECRET WORD for your evidence sheet- its an underlined word! Thomas Jefferson domestic privacy Ok in wartime Secret word Often Unused Unpopular in colonies King George III approved Franklin D. Roosevelt WWII Quartering Acts Stanton Acts Passed in 1801 Prisoners of war Slavery 1791 Hotel protects homeowners Ok in peacetime James Madison Teacher KeyRed words should be on origami house Leg # 8 Materials Needed: A Finished Station 1 copy of these directions 10 cups with labels glued to them and letters written on the bottom of the cupsee teacher key Directions: In this Leg of the Race you will use the labeled cups provided to make a tower like the one shown! If you stack the cups correctly the bottom of the cups will form a secret phrase. Use the cheat sheet to help you stack the cups. Write the secret phrase on your evidence sheet. While you work, keep in mind the question: What are some rights a person can claim if they are ever accused of a crime? Teachers- cut each label out and glue UPSIDE DOWN on a disposable cup (the Red Solo Brand work great) Then use the Teacher Key to label the bottom of each cup with a permanent marker. Mix up cups at station. The Founding Fathers included the Grand Jury Clause in the Bill of Rights to make the grand jury the only way a person could be charged with serious federal crimes. Grand jurors were selected from the body of the people and their work was not hampered by rigid procedural or evidential rules. In fact, grand jurors could act on their own knowledge and were free to make their presentments or indictments on such information as they deemed satisfactory. THOMAS JEFFERSON (1789): “I consider trial by jury as the only anchor ever yet imagined by man, by which a government can be held to the principles of its constitution.” It is not uncommon, for example, for police to uncover new evidence proving the guilt of someone previously acquitted of a serious crime. There is little they can do in this case, because the first acquittal is final, and the defendant may not be tried again despite the new evidence. This is called Double Jeopardy. Not Guilty??? Too bad we can’t try again tomorrow! At trial, the Fifth Amendment gives a criminal defendant the right not to testify or self-incriminate. This means that the prosecutor, the judge, and even the defendant’s own lawyer cannot force the defendant to take the witness stand against his or her will. However, a defendant who does choose to testify cannot choose to answer some questions but not others. Choosing not to testify is often referred to as “pleading the fifth”. Leg # 8 Teachers- cut each label out and glue UPSIDE DOWN on a disposable cup (the Red Solo Brand work great) Then use the Teacher Key to label the bottom of each cup with a permanent marker. Mix up cups at station. In order to ensure that a persons Miranda Right is upheld “The person in custody must, prior to interrogation, be clearly informed that he/she has the right to remain silent, and that anything the person says will be used against that person in court; the person must be clearly informed that he/she has the right to consult with an attorney and to have that attorney present during questioning, and that, if he/she is indigent, an attorney will be provided at no cost to represent him/her.” Hey! Do you have a warrant, or court order, to search me? And you can’t take my phone either! It requires that all persons who are affected by a legal proceeding receive notice of its time, place, and subject matter so that they will have time to prepare and that the proceedings are fair with an impartial judge who will allow the interested parties to fully share. Leg # 8 STOP! If you take my house to build a freeway- you have to give me $ to relocate! Challenge: Use the labeled cups provided to make a tower like the one shown! If you stack them correctly the bottom of the cups will read a secret phrase-read from top to bottom, left to right…..Use the hints below to stack the cups correctly… HINTSCups 1, 2, 3, 4 Illustrate the 5th Amendment. From left to right the cups describe the purpose of juries and then double jeopardy. (Quote, picture, quote, picture) Cups 5, 6, 7 Illustrate the 5th Amendment. The “Miranda’s Rights” are popular, but there is a plaque in the middle. Cup 5 remains silent and doesn’t self-incriminate! Cups 8, 9 Illustrate the 5th Amendment. Cup 8 is not fair and you can’t live in cup 9. Cup 10 Illustrates the 4th Amendment. The Founding Fathers included the Grand Jury Clause in the Bill of Rights to make the grand jury the only way a person could be charged with serious federal crimes. Grand jurors were selected from the body of the people and their work was not hampered by rigid procedural or evidential rules. In fact, grand jurors could act on their own knowledge and were free to make their presentments or indictments on such information as they deemed satisfactory. Cup 1 Cup 4 Label bottom of cup with an “A” Label bottom of cup with a “S” Cup 2 Label bottom of cup with a “S” THOMAS JEFFERSON (1789): “I consider trial by jury as the only anchor ever yet imagined by man, by which a government can be held to the principles of its constitution.” Not Guilty??? Too bad we can’t try again tomorrow! At trial, the Fifth Amendment gives a criminal defendant the right not to testify or self-incriminate. This means that the prosecutor, the judge, and even the defendant’s own lawyer cannot force the defendant to take the witness stand against his or her will. However, a defendant who does choose to testify cannot choose to answer some questions but not others. Choosing not to testify is often referred to as “pleading the fifth”. Cup 5 Label bottom of cup with a “R” Cup 3 Cup 6 Label bottom of cup with a “E” Label bottom of cup with a “T” It is not uncommon, for example, for police to uncover new evidence proving the guilt of someone previously acquitted of a serious crime. There is little they can do in this case, because the first acquittal is final, and the defendant may not be tried again despite the new evidence. This is called Double Jeopardy. Teacher Key Once stacked correctly the cups will read from top to bottom , left to right: court cases Teacher Key In order to ensure that a persons Miranda Right is upheld “The person in custody must, prior to interrogation, be clearly informed that he/she has the right to remain silent, and that anything the person says will be used against that person in court; the person must be clearly informed that he/she has the right to consult with an attorney and to have that attorney present during questioning, and that, if he/she is indigent, an attorney will be provided at no cost to represent him/her.” Cup 7 Cup 10 Label bottom of cup with a “C” Label bottom of cup with a “C” Hey! Do you have a warrant, or court order, to search me? And you can’t take my phone either! It requires that all persons who are affected by a legal proceeding receive notice of its time, place, and subject matter so that they will have time to prepare and that the proceedings are fair with an impartial judge who will allow the interested parties to fully share. Cup 8 Cup 10 Label bottom of cup with an “O” Cup 9 STOP! If you take my house to build a freeway- you have to give me $ to relocate! Label bottom of cup with a “U” Cup 6 Cup 7 Cup Position Cup 1 Cup 2 What should look like Cupthe towerCup finished…and the4bottom of the cups 3 will read (from top to bottom, left to right) = court cases Leg # 9 Materials Needed: A Finished Station A Stack of Student worksheets- enough for all the groups participating! (I make them complete and turn in 1 worksheet per group) A Stack of Student worksheets- enough for all the groups participating! (I make them complete and turn in 1 worksheet per group) 1 copy of the code wheel cut out Directions: In this Leg of the Race you will read a description of the rights that an accused person should have. However the person who wrote the description made a few mistakes- oops! You have to find and cross-out the mistakes in the description then use the Code Wheel to get the secret message. Write it on your evidence sheet. Keep in mind the question: What are some rights a person can claim if they are ever accused of a crime? Challenge: Jane Doe was arrested for theft. She is not sure of her rights as an accused person. Can you help? Read the description, pay close attention to the underlined phrases. Cross-out any underlined phrase that has mistakes and then write down all the letters that are boxed in order from top to bottom- left to right. Be careful- any letters that are crossed out should not be written down. Then use the Code Wheel ~Student Worksheet~ and Code Wheel to decipher the secret message-write it on your evidence sheet. Figure Out the Code ~Student Worksheet~ Write Letters from Description Reading M H P Y A Y L H A T L U A F A I R T R E A T M E N T Write equivalent Letter from Code Wheel to get secret message KEY Description of 6th, 7th & 8th Amendment Rights According to the 6th, 7th and 8th Amendments a person like, Jane Doe, who is accused of theft has the following rights: Under the 6th Amendment Jane Doe has the right to a trial date of her choice, the right to be informed of the accusation against her, and has the right to have an attorney represent her. Jane also can choose the jurors in her trial from among her friends and family. She also can avoid publicity by having a secret trial if she so chooses. Best of all if Jane does not feel her lawyer is asking the right questions she has the right to question witnesses during her trial. Under the 7th Amendment, Jane Doe is allowed a jury trial only if the charge against her is a criminal charge. If she is brought up on Civil charges (involving money) she is allowed to have a jury trial if the property dispute is over $20. The judge in her trial is also not allowed to overturn the juries decision. Under the 8th Amendment, the court cannot require Jane Doe to pay a bail amount that is considered excessive. However if Jane Doe is found guilty of her crime her punishment must include either an excessive fine and/or a cruel punishment. KEY Description of 6th, 7th & 8th Amendment Rights According to the 6th, 7th and 8th Amendments a person like, Jane Doe, who is accused of theft has the following rights: Under the 6th Amendment Jane Doe has the right to a trial date of her choice, the right to be informed of the accusation against her, and has the right to have an attorney represent her. Jane also can choose the jurors in her trial from among her friends and family. She also can avoid publicity by having a secret trial if she so chooses. Best of all if Jane does not feel her lawyer is asking the right questions she has the right to question witnesses during her trial. Under the 7th Amendment, Jane Doe is allowed a jury trial only if the charge against her is a criminal charge. If she is brought up on a Civil charge (involving money) she is allowed to have a jury trial if the property in dispute is over $20. The judge in her trial is also not allowed to overturn the juries decision. Under the 8th Amendment, the court cannot require Jane Doe to pay a bail amount that is considered excessive. However if Jane Doe is found guilty of her crime her punishment must include either an excessive fine and/or a cruel punishment. Code Wheel print out on cardstock, cut out the perimeter of the wheel and leave at Leg # 9 Code Wheel Key WHA (outer) = PAT (inner) Outer wheel is code and inner wheel reveals secret message! Leg # 10 Materials Needed: 1 copy 1 copy A Finished Station A Stack of Student worksheets- enough for all the groups participating! (I make them complete and turn in 1 worksheet per group) ROAD BLOCK Directions: In this Leg of the Race you will read two descriptions of the rights given to citizens by the 9th and 10th Amendments. After reading the descriptions, decide whether the information presented represents the 9th or 10th Amendment. Once you have done this you can add together all of the 9’s and 10’s you recorded. What number did it add up to? Go to that page number in the book at your station-what picture do you see? Write it on your evidence sheet. Keep in mind the question: Does the Bill of Rights list every right a person should have- why or why not? 9th Amendment 10th Amendment Hey! States have rights too! 9th & 10th Amendment: Which is which? Information from Amendment A Safety Net for individual rights Powers not given to the Federal Government in the Constitution are given to the states It is implied that individuals have the right to travel Powers given to states to regulate commerce in the state Right to choose your own healthcare Powers given to the states for law enforcement Is it the 9th or 10th Amendment? Add up all the 9’s and 10’s you wrote down. What number did you calculate? - Go to that page number in the book at your station. Write down what picture can be found on that page on your evidence sheet. 9th & 10th Amendment: Which is which? Teacher Key Information from Amendment Is it the 9th or 10th Amendment? A Safety Net for individual rights 9 Powers not given to the Federal Government in the Constitution are given to the states 10 It is implied that individuals have the right to travel 9 Powers given to states to regulate commerce in the state 10 Right to choose your own healthcare 9 Powers given to the states for law enforcement 10 Page number in book should be 57… Just use any book in your classroom that has pictures and at least 57 pages. What picture is on page 57? (students will write this on their evidence sheet) Have fun with this! ** I use the book “The History of the American Presidency” which has a picture of American soldiers on page 57 ☺ Fast Forward Directions: The FAST FORWARD is OPTIONAL! If you complete this activity successfully then you get to bypass Leg # 3 of the Race! Memorize Amendment # 1 as stated below: AMENDMENT 1 Congress can’t make any law that: •Favors one religion over another religion, or Stops you from practicing your religion as you see fit •Keeps you from saying whatever you want, even if you are criticizing the Government •Prevents newspapers, magazines, books, movies, radio, television or the internet from presenting any news, ideas, and opinions that they choose •Stops you from meeting peacefully for a demonstration or protest to ask the government to change something. Once you have this memorized go to your teacher immediately and recite it correctly. If you say it correctly you will receive a FAST FORWARD TICKET and you get to bypass Leg # 3 of the Race. Keep your ticket and present it at the FINISH LINE! Teachersmake several copies of these Fast Forward tickets to give to groups who successfully complete the Fast forward Activity. CUT OUT Extension Activity Materials Directions: Using the Website List, locate and read a current event (online article) on the amendment assigned to you. Then create a poem using the poem key below: Poem Key: Line 1: Topic of Article (2 words) Line 2: When did it happen? (4 words) Line 3: Where did it happen? (6 words) Line 4: Who was involved? (8 words) Line 5: What was happening before? (10 words) Line 6: What was happening after? (10 words) Line 7: Why important? (8 words) Line 8: Effects of Topic (6 words) Line 9: Feelings of people involved (4 words) Line 10: Topic of Article (2 words) _____________ ______________________ _________________________________ _________________________________________ ______________________________________________ ______________________________________________ _____________________________________ ___________________________ __________________ _________ Freedom of the Press http://www.billofrightsinstitute.or g/educate/educatorresources/headlines/freedom-ofthe-press/ Rights of the Accused, Due Process, Eminent Domain (5th Amendment) http://www.billofrightsinstitute.org/e ducate/educatorresources/landmark-cases/criminalprocedure/ Freedom of Assembly https://www.billofrightsinstitute.org/ educate/educatorresources/headlines/assembly-andpetition/ Freedom Of Religion https://www.billofrightsinstitute.org/ educate/educatorresources/headlines/freedom-ofreligion/ Property Rights (3rd Amendment) http://www.billofrightsinstitute.org/e ducate/educatorresources/headlines/property-rights/ Gun Rights http://www.billofrightsinstitute. org/educate/educatorresources/headlines/gun-rights/ Freedom of Petition https://www.billofrightsinstitute.org /educate/educatorresources/headlines/assembly-andpetition/ Freedom of Speech https://www.billofrightsinstitute.or g/educate/educatorresources/headlines/freedom-ofspeech/ Federalism (10th Amendment) https://www.billofrightsinstitute.org/educate/ed ucator-resources/headlines/federalism/ Search and Seizure (4th Amendment) http://www.billofrightsinstitute.org/educate/educator -resources/landmark-cases/criminal-procedure/ Reserved powers (9 & 10th Amendment) http://www.billofrightsinstitute.org/educate/educatorresources/headlines/federalism/ Fair and Speedy, Jury Trials (6th & 7th Amendment) https://www.billofrightsinstitute.org/educate/educatorresources/headlines/citizen-juries/ Bails, Fines and Punishments (8th Amendment) http://www.billofrightsinstitute.org/educate/educatorresources/headlines/criminal-procedure/ Study Sheet Optional (you don’t have to use these): Table Toppers to label each Leg of the race (stations) Leg # 1 Fold on both Dashed lines, make a tepee and staple the top. Bottom of Tepee Leg # 2 Fold on both Dashed lines, make a tepee and staple the top. Bottom of Tepee Leg # 3 Fold on both Dashed lines, make a tepee and staple the top. Bottom of Tepee Leg # 4 Fold on both Dashed lines, make a tepee and staple the top. Bottom of Tepee Leg # 5 Fold on both Dashed lines, make a tepee and staple the top. Bottom of Tepee Leg # 6 Fold on both Dashed lines, make a tepee and staple the top. Bottom of Tepee Leg # 7 Fold on both Dashed lines, make a tepee and staple the top. Bottom of Tepee Leg # 8 Fold on both Dashed lines, make a tepee and staple the top. Bottom of Tepee Leg # 9 Fold on both Dashed lines, make a tepee and staple the top. Bottom of Tepee Leg # 10 Fold on both Dashed lines, make a tepee and staple the top. Bottom of Tepee