Free Speech Essentials

Do your students know what they’re free to say online? At school? On a public street corner? From censorship to cyberbullying, the First Amendment and the freedoms it protects are as hotly contested as ever. This EDCollection explores 16 free speech debates ranging from the founding of our nation to recent headlines to illustrate what free speech actually means, where it comes from, and how far it can go. Whether you’re a social studies teacher looking for a complete unit or an English teacher looking to spend a single class period on free expression, there’s something for everyone. Free registration required.

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Grades

9, 10, 11, 12

Subjects

Foundations of Democracy

Resource Types

Modules (Teaching Unit), Lesson Plans, Primary Sources

Teaching Strategies

Case Study, Whole Class, Small Group, Debate

Civic Days

Bill of Rights Day, Constitution Day

Constitution Articles

First Amendment, First Amendment - Freedom of press, First Amendment - Freedom of assembly, First Amendment - Freedom of speech, First Amendment - Free exercise clause, First Amendment - Establishment clause, First Amendment - Right to petition government

Tags

federalism, free speech, social media, censorship, cyberbullying, Facebook, false information, schools, press