Name________________________________________________date________________per.__
Bill of Rights Poster - HONORS
Objective: Create a poster that explains and illustrates what each of the amendments in the Bill
of Rights means. The Bill of Rights is the first 10 amendments (#1-10) to the United States
Constitution. Use p.166-167 and p. 178-183 in your textbook for information. Follow the
directions below. This project is worth 50 points.
Directions:
1) Include a title on the front of your poster such as “The Bill of Rights”.
2) For each amendment include:
 The number of the amendment
 A description of what the amendment means in your own words
 Pictures that show the meaning of the amendment. These can be drawn,
photocopied, printed from a computer, etc.
3) Then choose one of the Supreme Court Cases on the other side of this paper that deals
with one of the amendments in the Bill of Rights and research it. Write three paragraphs
about the case. The first paragraph should summarize what the case was about. The
second paragraph should discuss the Supreme Court’s ruling, or decision, in the case. In
the third paragraph, explain whether or not you agree with the Supreme Court’s decision
and why. On the bottom of your paper, list the source(s) where you found the
information. Include the web address for all websites. Attach the Supreme Court Case
information to the front of your poster. Information must be in your own words. You
will be graded down if your paragraphs sound like an encyclopedia.
4) All writing should be neatly written in black or blue ink, or typed on a computer.
Spelling, neatness and effort count.
5) Staple this paper to the back of your poster.
Due Date____________________________________________
4 (A)
Exceeds Standards
CONTENT
-Explanations of all
amendments are excellent
with detailed and accurate
information.
-All information is in the
student’s own words and
is ideally paraphrased.
All pictures accurately
reflect the amendment and
are completely relevant to
the topic.
Demonstrates superior
knowledge of Supreme
Court case.
FORM
-Is very neat and creative
with no errors in grammar
or spelling.
-All directions are
followed.
3 (B)
Meets Standards
2 (C)
Approaching Standards
1 (D)
Below Standards
-Explanations of all
amendments are good
with accurate information.
-All information is in the
student’s own words.
-Explanations of some
amendments are lacking
important details or have
inaccurate information.
-Most information is in
the student’s own words.
Most pictures accurately
reflect the amendment and
are relevant to the topic.
A few pictures do not
accurately reflect the
amendment and/or are
irrelevant to the topic.
Demonstrates some
knowledge of Supreme
Court case.
-Explanations of most
amendments are lacking
important details or have
inaccurate information.
-Most information is not
in the student’s own
words.
Most pictures do not
accurately reflect the
amendment and/or are
irrelevant to the topic.
Demonstrates little
knowledge of Supreme
Court case.
-May lack neatness and/or
creativity, and contains
several errors in grammar
or spelling.
-Most directions are
followed.
-Lacks neatness and/or
creativity, and contains
many errors in grammar
or spelling.
-Several directions are not
followed.
Demonstrates good
knowledge of Supreme
Court case.
-Is neat and creative with
few errors in grammar or
spelling.
-All directions are
followed.
First Amendment
Religion:
Engel v. Vitale (1962) – prayer in school
Abington School District v. Schempp (1963) – Bible reading in school
Epperson v. Arkansas (1968) – teaching evolution in schools
Stone v. Graham (1980) – display of Ten Commandments in school
Lynch v. Donnelly (l984) – religious display in public park
Board of Education of Westside Community Schools v. Mergens (1990) – religious clubs at school
Elk Grove Unified School District v. Newdow (2004) – “under God” in pledge of allegiance
Wisconsin v. Yoder (1972) – right of Amish children not to have to attend school past the age of 14
Thornton v. Caldor (1985) – refusing to work on the Sabbath
Locke v. Davey (2004) – refusal of states to award scholarships for students pursuing divinity degrees
Goldman v. Weinberger (1986) – wearing a yarmulke in the Air Force
Speech:
Schenck v. United States (1919) – freedom of speech during wartime
United States v. O’Brien (1968) – burning of draft cards during Vietnam War
Tinker v. Des Moines (1969) – wearing of black armbands in school to protest Vietnam War
Island Trees School District v. Pico (1982) – removal of books from school library
Texas v. Johnson (1989) – flag burning
Press:
New York Times v. Sullivan (1964) – statements about public officials
New York Times v. United States (1971) – printing of classified documents
Assembly:
Village of Skokie vs. National Socialist Party (1978) – holding a Nazi Party march
Rotary International v. Rotary Club of Duarte (1987) – law requiring Rotary Clubs to admit women
Second Amendment
Lewis v. United States (1980) – prohibiting convicted felons from owning firearms
Fourth Amendment
Mapp v. Ohio (1961) – evidence seized illegally
New Jersey v. T.L.O. (1985) – searches of students at school
Terry v. Ohio (1968) – police frisking a suspect
Fifth Amendment
New London v. Kelo (2005) – right of a city to take private property
Bartkus v. Illinois (1959) – double jeopardy
Benton v. Maryland (1968) – no double jeopardy
Malloy v. Hogan (1964) – no self-incrimination
Sixth Amendment
Gideon v. Wainwright (1963) – right to an attorney
Miranda v. Arizona (1966) – police informing you of your rights (“right to remain silent”)
Escobedo v. Illinois (1964) – right to have an attorney present during police questioning
Eighth Amendment
Robinson v. California (1962) – imprisonment of drug addicts
Ingraham v. Wright (1977) – corporal punishment in schools