1. Today's objective is to learn about the...
What it is and why it is important to America.

2. Everybody has them! You can't see them. You use them all the time.
What are Rights?
Everybody has them!
You can't see them.
You use them all the time.

3. Locate a partner
Turn to a partner and try and figure out what rights are or where you've heard the term before.

4. So... what are rights?
Rights are the freedoms we all have. They are the foundation of our society.
The foundation of a house

5. Talk to your partner again
Turn to your partner and try and come up with 3 examples of rights or freedoms.
Record these rights or freedoms on your worksheet

6. Examples of Rights or Freedoms?
Pick one of your examples of a right or a freedom.
Come and write your favorite answer on the board.

7. Rights or Freedoms Examples of Rights: Speech Religion Happiness
Education
More...?

8. Bill of Rights Facts WHAT:
The first 10 amendments to the US Constitution.
Amendments are changes to official documents
A list of some of the rights Americans have
WHEN: Added in 1791
WHO: Written by James Madison, our 4th President.
James Madison

10. Why write the Bill of Rights?
There must be a reason why the James Madison wanted to add the Bill of Rights to the Constitution.

11. WHY? WHY: To guarantee your rights!
To prevent the new American Government from taking away your rights, like the "Freedom of Speech".

13. Walk and Talk
In a moment we're all going to stand up and walk around the room sharing our answers.
We'll talk to two or three people we are not sitting next to.
Start by saying "Hi, I'm ________________ and the Bill of Rights is... "
When you're both done, say "I like your answer, _______. Thank you for sharing.," and find a new partner.
Come back to your seat when finished.

14. Conclusion
What can you tell me about what the Bill of Rights is and why it is important to your life?