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Website
US National Archives

Nara: Charters of Freedom: The Bill of Rights

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains a complete transcription of The Bill of Rights, along with zoomable graphics of the original handwritten text. It also includes information about the historical context of the document, links to more constitutional...
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Website
Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Classroom: First Amendment

For Students 9th - 10th
Annenberg Classroom summary and text of the 1st Amendment to the Constitution. Links to relevant news articles, video, and timeline.
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Graphic
Savvas Learning

Changing Views of Free Speech

For Students 3rd - 8th
An easy to follow flow chart that shows how the idea of freedom of speech has changed throughout the years. Make sure to click on each box of information to get a more in depth description.
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Activity
Library of Congress

Loc: America's Story: Bill of Rights

For Students 3rd - 8th
The Bill of Rights was adopted to protect each United States citizen's rights. Learn about how the Bill of Rights was formed and the protections it guarantees to Americans.
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Unit Plan
The Dirksen Congressional Center

Congress for Kids: Amendments

For Students 3rd - 5th
Read a brief synopsis of the Amendments to the Constitution and then complete the matching activity by clicking on the link at the bottom. Includes other links in the section titled "play more" at the bottom of the second page.