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Respecting Freedom of Speech

In this lesson, students will consider how respect and freedom of expression intersect and their role in maintaining a free society.

Lesson provided courtesy of The Bill of Rights Institute.

 

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  • Respecting Freedom of Speech [.doc]
  • Handout: Reading Selections on Respect [.doc]
Grade: 12, 11, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6
Standards: 6.1 - U.S. History: America in the World, 6.3 - Active Citizenship in the 21st Century, 1.1 - History of the United States and New York; Key Idea 1, 1.2 - History of the United States and New York; Key Idea 2, 1.3 - History of the United States and New York; Key Idea 3 , 1.4 - History of the United States and New York; Key Idea 4, 5.1 - Civics, Citizenship, and Government; Key Idea 1, 5.2 - Civics, Citizenship, and Government; Key Idea 2, 5.3 - Civics, Citizenship, and Government; Key Idea 3, 5.4 - Civics, Citizenship, and Government; Key Idea 4, 5.1 - Principles and Documents of Government, 5.2 - Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship, 5.3 - How Government Works
For: Educators, Families
Tags: Government, Bill of Rights, Free to Be You
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