Origins and Arguments: Shaping the Bill of Rights
Teachers will explore the historical and philosophical roots of American liberty, the words of the Founders, the Founding documents, and current issues dealing with our constitutionally- guaranteed rights.
From Madison to the Internet: the Bill of Rights and Expression
Teachers investigate the evolution of free speech to free expression in the United States through examination of the Founding documents and Supreme Court cases.
Personal Property and Public Interest
Teachers analyze the balance between the natural rights of property and the needs of society by
examining the Fifth Amendment and cases dealing with these issues.
Tranquility, Justice and the General Welfare: Due Process Protections of the Bill of Rights
The evolution of due process protections is investigated through analysis of the Fourth, Fifth,
Sixth and Eighth Amendments.
Pursuing Happiness: The Right to Privacy
Teachers investigate the growth of the idea of privacy rights through investigation of Supreme
Court decisions and their impact on the meaning of the Bill of Rights.
A Nation of States or a Nation-State? - Federalism and the Bill of Rights
Teachers explore the meaning of federalism in the United States through examination of
Supreme Court decisions and the Bill of Rights.
The Court and the Constitution: Interpretation and Incorporation
Teachers analyze the growth of federal power in American government through the process of
incorporation of the protections in the Bill of Rights.