In 15 simple lessons, We the People brings alive the U.S. Constitution and its Bill of Rights. Designed to introduce law and citizenship into U.S. history and government courses, We the People helps students understand democratic principles and how these principles relate to their daily lives. Students explore such issues as handgun control, civil law, police-community relations, and juvenile justice.
Each lesson includes discussion questions, motivational strategies, and interactive role plays. The use of outside resource persons is encouraged to provide realism and positive role modes.
For ESL students and students reading below grade level Perfect for sheltered English classes, It's Yours: The Bill of Rights offers eight units of interactive lessons on U.S. government and the Bill of Rights. This illustrated supplement focuses on the structure of U.S. government, the rights of free speech, equal protection, religion, and the rights of the accused. Carefully designed activities, reasoning exercises, and questions help students acquire language facility as they apply the Bill of Rights to situations relevant to their lives. A teacher's guide provides instructions for structuring lessons and utilizing outside resource persons.
Addresses needs of ESL or below grade-level reading students
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Grades 5–9
For ESL students and students reading below grade level Perfect for sheltered English classes, It's Yours: The Bill of Rights offers eight units of interactive lessons on U.S. government and the Bill of Rights. This illustrated supplement focuses on the structure of U.S. government, the rights of free speech, equal protection, religion, and the rights of the accused. Carefully designed activities, reasoning exercises, and questions help students acquire language facility as they apply the Bill of Rights to situations relevant to their lives. A teacher's guide provides instructions for structuring lessons and utilizing outside resource persons.