Bill of Rights in Action

Worksheet Description

This worksheet encourages students to connect the historical Bill of Rights with contemporary events. By directing them to a specific website, the activity prompts students to select a news story that has implications or ties to the Bill of Rights. Once chosen, students must summarize the event and then pinpoint which Constitutional amendment from the Bill of Rights the event pertains to. Subsequently, they are tasked with analyzing how this particular news event underscores the enduring relevance of the Bill of Rights in present-day America.

To adeptly tackle this worksheet, students first need to visit the provided website to explore news stories that have links to the Bill of Rights. After reading and comprehending the chosen news story, they should craft a concise summary capturing the essential details of the event. The next step requires students to identify and specify which amendment from the Bill of Rights is related to the story. Lastly, they are to delve deeper, penning an analysis that elucidates how this specific news event accentuates the continued significance and applicability of the Bill of Rights in today’s societal landscape.

The primary objective of this worksheet is to instill in students an understanding that the Bill of Rights is not just a historical document but remains profoundly pertinent in modern times. By amalgamating current news events with the Bill of Rights, students are made to realize that these rights and protections are still invoked, debated, and relied upon in contemporary issues. The activity fosters critical thinking, research skills, and the ability to make connections between past constitutional provisions and their practical implications in today’s world. Ultimately, the aim is to engender informed citizens who can discern the foundational role the Bill of Rights plays in shaping contemporary discourse and decisions.