The Bill of Rights and the First Five Amendments

The WebQuest serves as an introduction to the Bill of Rights.  The students study the first five amendments and begin understanding that they have freedoms that citizens in other countries do not have.  It should take students 5 classroom days to complete this WebQuest.  The students will need access to computers and the internet, so if your classroom does not have enough computers, you may want to utilize your school computer lab.   

Standards

Arizona
Social Studies Strand 1: American History, Grade 7, Concept 10: Contemporary U.S., PO 1. Describe current events using information from class discussions and various resources - e.g., newspapers, magazines, television, internet, books, and/or maps.
Social Studies Strand 2: World History, Grade 7, Concept 9: Contemporary World, PO 3. Analyze world events of the late 20th century and early 21st century - e.g. terrorism, globalization, conflicts, interdependence, natural disasters, advancements in science and technology, environmental issues - affect the social, political, geographic, and economic climate of the world.)
Social Studies Strand 3: Civics/Government, Grade 7, Concept 1: Foundations of Government, PO 1. Analyze the significance of the principles and ideals of the following document: Bill of Rights.
Social Studies Strand 4: Geography, Grade 7, Concept 1: The World in Spatial Terms, PO 4. Construct maps using symbols to represent human and physical features.
Social Studies Strand 5: Economics, Grade 7, Concept 1: Foundations of Economics, PO 4. Describe the characteristics of market economy - a. property rights b. freedom of enterprise c. competition d. consumer choice e. limited role of government.

Credits

I would like to thank Professor Florence Elliot for all of her advice and direction in building this WebQuest. You have made EED-465 an authentic learning experience.

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Other

This is the first WebQuest that I have designed. Constructive feedback is appreciated.