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• How does the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution protect the freedom of speech? • Why did the founding generation value free speech? • What types of speech can be limited by the government? • How has the Supreme Court’s approach to the protection of speech changed over time? Objectives:
1 kwi 2022 · Freedom of speech is one of the core pillars upholding the democratic process and protecting it is essential if we want to live in a society that is fair and equal for everyone. Failing to do so weakens democracy.
freedom of speech, freedom of the press, and freedom of assembly. • The First Amendment also guarantees freedom of religion. • Sometimes we have to put limits on rights.
FREE SPEECH & THE FIRST AMENDMENT LESSON PLAN Q: So if we have freedom of speech, does that mean you get to say anything you want, anywhere and anytime you want? A: No, there are still rules: • If you are in a government building like a school or City Hall, you can talk but you can’t be disruptive [Q: What does it mean to be “disruptive?”]
When writing letters it is important to think about what kind of respectful language you want to include, and how you write about an experience either in a respectful or non-respectful way and how it will influence who you are sending the letter to.
Can you envision life in the United States without the five freedoms of the First Amendment? This exercise from the Free Speech Center will help instill a greater understanding and appreciation for the freedoms the First Amendment guarantees and protects.
Students will be able to understand the meaning and importance of the Bill of Rights as well as how it safeguards freedoms and protects citizens from government intrusion in everyday life.
