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The First Amendment. Even though these laws are clearly given to us they come under certain limitations. For example, you have freedom of speech but you can not say something that would endanger people like yelling "FIRE" in a crowded room.
Kids learn about the First Amendment of the United States Constitution including freedom of religion, speech, the press, the right to assemble, the right to petition the government, and fun facts.
The first ten amendments specifically outlined basic freedoms for the people of the United States, and are known collectively as the Bill of Rights. These worksheets will help students explore each amendment and how American citizens benefit from it.
The First Amendment to the United States Constitution states: “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.”
After completing The First Amendment: Five Rights in One program with the National Archives, students will be better able to: • Explain what rights are and why they are important • Understand how one can exercise their rights • Identify the rights protected in the First Amendment of the Bill of Rights
These plans will be a helpful resource to introduce or expand upon your students’ knowledge of the First Amendment. Each lesson plan is linked below as a downloadable PDF. Free Speech and the First Amendment
Here are the exact words of the First Amendment: “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of griev-ances.”
