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    The Bill of Rights (The Constitution EXPLAINED)

    You’ve got rights! And many of them are in the Bill of Rights. In this playlist of 11 videos, students explore the key freedoms and protections that are outlined in the first ten amendments to the Constitution.

    This playlist is a part of Constitution EXPLAINED, a series of 35 short videos that explain the text, history, and relevance of the United States Constitution, Bill of Rights, and additional amendments in everyday language.

    Developed in partnership with the Center for Civic Education, and with the invaluable contributions of constitutional scholar Linda R. Monk, JD.

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    Constitution EXPLAINED: Freedom of Religion

    The First Amendment protects freedom of religion by preventing an established or official faith and supporting free exercise of religion.Engage all your students, including Spanish speakers and multilingual learners, and deepen learning with the accompanying bilingual Teacher Guides. Each guide includes vocabulary words, guiding questions, instructional and video-viewing strategies, as well as lesson ideas in Spanish and English.
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    Constitution EXPLAINED: Freedom of Expression

    The First Amendment protects freedom of speech and of the press. This idea is essential to the values that make up the U.S. democratic government.Engage all your students, including Spanish speakers and multilingual learners, and deepen learning with the accompanying bilingual Teacher Guides. Each guide includes vocabulary words, guiding questions, instructional and video-viewing strategies, as well as lesson ideas in Spanish and English.
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    Constitution EXPLAINED: Freedom of Assembly and…

    The First Amendment protects the freedoms of assembly and petition.Engage all your students, including Spanish speakers and multilingual learners, and deepen learning with the accompanying bilingual Teacher Guides. Each guide includes vocabulary words, guiding questions, instructional and video-viewing strategies, as well as lesson ideas in Spanish and English.
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    Constitution EXPLAINED: To Keep and Bear Arms

    The Second Amendment protects the right to keep and bear arms.Engage all your students, including Spanish speakers and multilingual learners, and deepen learning with the accompanying bilingual Teacher Guides. Each guide includes vocabulary words, guiding questions, instructional and video-viewing strategies, as well as lesson ideas in Spanish and English.
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    Constitution EXPLAINED: My Home is My Castle

    The Third and Fourth Amendments protect privacy in the home.Engage all your students, including Spanish speakers and multilingual learners, and deepen learning with the accompanying bilingual Teacher Guides. Each guide includes vocabulary words, guiding questions, instructional and video-viewing strategies, as well as lesson ideas in Spanish and English.
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    Constitution EXPLAINED: Due Process of Law

    Due process of law under the Fifth Amendment requires fair rules in the legal system.Engage all your students, including Spanish speakers and multilingual learners, and deepen learning with the accompanying bilingual Teacher Guides. Each guide includes vocabulary words, guiding questions, instructional and video-viewing strategies, as well as lesson ideas in Spanish and English.
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    Constitution EXPLAINED: Presumed Innocent

    Due process of law under the Fifth Amendment helps protect fairness in the criminal justice system.Engage all your students, including Spanish speakers and multilingual learners, and deepen learning with the accompanying bilingual Teacher Guides. Each guide includes vocabulary words, guiding questions, instructional and video-viewing strategies, as well as lesson ideas in Spanish and English.
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    Constitution EXPLAINED: The Right to a Fair Trial

    The Sixth and Seventh Amendments protect many of the rights needed to have a fair trial.Engage all your students, including Spanish speakers and multilingual learners, and deepen learning with the accompanying bilingual Teacher Guides. Each guide includes vocabulary words, guiding questions, instructional and video-viewing strategies, as well as lesson ideas in Spanish and English.
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    Constitution EXPLAINED: Cruel and Unusual

    The Eighth Amendment limits unjust and inhumane punishments for crimes.Engage all your students, including Spanish speakers and multilingual learners, and deepen learning with the accompanying bilingual Teacher Guides. Each guide includes vocabulary words, guiding questions, instructional and video-viewing strategies, as well as lesson ideas in Spanish and English.
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    Constitution EXPLAINED: Unlisted Rights

    The Ninth Amendment protects rights that are not specifically listed in the Bill of Rights.Engage all your students, including Spanish speakers and multilingual learners, and deepen learning with the accompanying bilingual Teacher Guides. Each guide includes vocabulary words, guiding questions, instructional and video-viewing strategies, as well as lesson ideas in Spanish and English.
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    Constitution EXPLAINED: States' Rights

    The Tenth and Eleventh Amendments protect the powers of the states.Engage all your students, including Spanish speakers and multilingual learners, and deepen learning with the accompanying bilingual Teacher Guides. Each guide includes vocabulary words, guiding questions, instructional and video-viewing strategies, as well as lesson ideas in Spanish and English.
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