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NameAmerican Lives
DescriptionLessons about American heroes who have acted to exercise, affirm, or preserve their constitutionally guaranteed rights.
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NamePrimary Source Activities
DescriptionHigh School activities designed for a 45 minute period using Primary Sources.
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NameBill of Rights in the News
DescriptionAn archive of past Bill of Rights in the News eLessons. Be aware that some links may not work.
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NameLandmark Supreme Court Cases and the Constitution
DescriptionShort historical narratives covering Landmark Cases that interpreted the Constitution with thought-provoking questions.
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NameFirst Amendment in History
DescriptionThese lessons feature famous Americans as well as lesser known individuals, from the 18th to 21st centuries, who exercised First Amendment freedoms -- religion, speech, press, assembly and petition -- as a means of securing other political and civil rights.
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NameBill of Rights in Times of Crisis
DescriptionThe "Bill of Rights in Times of Crisis" eLesson focuses on events from American history through the present day, and examines the ability of the government to suspend individual rights in times of national crisis. With lively historical narratives, discussion questions, and related links and resources, "Bill of Rights in Times of Crisis" is an exciting teaching tool and is distributed once a month.
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