🟩 Freedoms of the First Amendment Day 151

Freedoms of the First Amendment- Day 151

Introduction

In our last lesson, we spent some time revisiting the documents that have secured our democracy. As we have learned, it is important to allow for revisions as our society changes. For this reason, the amendment process was created. In our lesson today, we will make connections to the First Amendment, and we will review the Bill of Rights. As you have learned, the Bill of Rights is the first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution. These amendments were added to the Constitution to make sure that the rights and freedoms of individual citizens are protected.

Task Icon  First Amendment

Today, let’s begin by reviewing the importance of freedoms that are guaranteed by the First Amendment to the Constitution. 

  1. As you read through the following list, take time to jot down what you are learning in your journal, and imagine why these freedoms are important to you. Could you imagine a world without them? 

The First Amendment protects:

  • The freedom of religion (you can practice what you believe without persecution)
  • The freedom of speech (you can express your opinion)
  • Freedom of the press (the right to report news without censorship)
  • The right to assemble (you can gather in a group to protest peacefully)
  • The right to petition (you can tell the government if it is doing something wrong) 

Let’s continue to review the Bill of Rights by completing the sort below. Can you match each amendment to the freedoms it protects? Be sure to use research to guide your work. 

When you finish, write down what you have learned in your journal.

 

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