1. The first amendment What it is and how it affects American media today

2. First amendment to the us constitution Collectively called the “Bill of Rights” – Protects freedom of religion – Protects freedom of speech – Protects freedom of the press – Protects right to assemble – Protects right to petition Adopted December 15, 1791 Drafted by James Madison Courtesy: Wikipedia

3. What is the first amendment? Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. “ ”

4. First amendment to the us constitution Collectively called the “Bill of Rights” – Protects freedom of religion – Protects freedom of speech – Protects freedom of the press – Protects right to assemble – Protects right to petition Adopted December 15, 1791 Drafted by James Madison Courtesy: Wikipedia

5. Assignment – groups Mrs. J will put you into five groups Each group will be assigned a piece of the first amendment As a group, be prepared to share the following: What does the freedom mean What are three examples of each freedom – Ex: for freedom of the press, one example might be having a free high school press where students make decisions Each group will share at the end of the class period

6. Assignment – court cases Google the following cases and answer the questions below – Hazelwood vs. Kulhmeier – Tinker vs. Des Moines Independent Community School District Answer the following questions – What is the Hazelwood case? What was argued? Who won? Why was it important to first amendment rights? – What is the Tinker case? What was argued? Who won? Why was it important to first amendment rights? Title it [last name] first amendment cases and save to your H drive Assignment is due at midnight on Tuesday, November 3, 2015 to Mrs. J via Google Drive