Locate, select, organize, and apply information. Define and clarify problems. Judge information related to a problem Solve problems and draw conclusions Organize and express ideas clearly in writing and speaking Conclusion Students have difficulty making connections to anything not contemporary. This lesson is designed to help students make that connection. It is important for students to understand the Bill of Rights and realize that although it was written over two hundred years ago, it is still open to modern interpretation.
Private citizens interpret the Bill of Rights as does the legal system.
This contributes to differing viewpoints. Students need to be aware that citizens different interpretations of Bill of Rights lead to new laws by which we are governed. This lesson should help students develop a broad understanding of how government works and what the people's role and responsibility in government is. Students should realize that active participation in knowing both sides of an issue and voicing their opinions will help them to become better citizens and strenghen our government.