Living News was a fast paced, up-close, theatrical performance that introduced current and controversial issues to middle and high school students. This dynamic, 25-minute performance incorporated video, contemporary music, and current news broadcasts, and touched on topics such as the freedoms of speech, assembly, and petition, the right to bear arms, the protections against unlawful searches and seizures, capital punishment, and other topics relevant to students.
While this program is not currently offered, recorded excerpts from the performance are available for classroom use. These short video clips are great to use as discussion starters when introducing topics connected to the Bill of Rights.
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