1. Warm-Up: The Constitution is made up of 4 parts. Name them ______________________ - Introduction - describes the purpose of the government ______________________ - Body – Outlines the government ______________________ - The first 10 Amendments ______________________ - other changes to the Constitution 11-27

2.  Read Essay in groups – Why a Bill of Rights?  Answer the 4 critical thinking questions.

3. Fundamental Rights Rights you think you should have The 10 rights they think they should have and explain why. Discuss with a neighbor. Review (next slide)

4. Read – The United States Bill of Rights Underline rights that are similar to the ones your group listed n the handout.

5. The Bill of Rights The first 10 Amendments to the Constitution

6. Amendment 1 Freedom of religion, speech, assembly, and press

7. Amendment 2 The right to bear arms, or own guns.

8. Amendment 3 Quartering soldiers during times of peace

9. Amendment 4 Unreasonable search and seizure

10. Amendment 5 Fair and legal trial; protects private property; double jeopardy

11. Amendment 6 Speedy trial by an impartial jury

12. Amendment 7 Trial by jury in civil cases

13. Amendment 8 No unreasonable, cruel, or unusual punishments

14. Amendment 9 Peoples’ rights not listed in the constitution

15. Amendment 10 States’ rights

16. Your Turn… Draw a picture for each of the first 10 amendments.

17. Tomorrow  Assigned Scenarios in groups of 4 o Skit or Poster to present o Actual Court cases about each one (as presentations are made.)