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Classroom Resources for Teachers

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The Constitution

U.S. Constitution

Grades 5-12

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Constitution Quiz

U.S. Constitution

Grades 3-12

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"I Am a Judge"

Focus on Amendments

Grades 3-12

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Sleepy Lagoon Zoot Suit Trial

Case Study

Grades 6-12

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No Vehicles Allowed

You Be the Judge

Grades 6-12

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The Bill of Rights

U.S. Constitution

Grades 3-12

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Students' Rights Under the First Amendment

Case Study

Grades 6-12

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Salem Witch Trials

Focus on Amendments

Grades 5-8

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Oath of Office

Democratic Process

Grades 2-12

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No Animals Allowed

You Be the Judge

Grades 3-5

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America's Founding Documents

U.S. Constitution

Grades 3-12

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Riley vs. California

Case Study

For high school learners only.

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Voter Rights

Focus on Amendments

Grades 6-12

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The Cast of Justice

Careers

Grades 3-12

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When You Turn 18

Teen Discussion

Grades 11-12

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