Bill of Rights Scrapbook

Due Date: September 24th

Introduction

In 1787, fifty-five men gathered at Independence Hall in Philadelphia to change the Articles of
confederation. The national government lacked power to protect the citizens of the nation.
Men such as Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and George Washington called a meeting to
improve the government of the United States. Out of this meeting came one of the greatest
documents the world has ever known. However, people throughout the country were still not
satisfied. A group of Anti-Federalists lead by Patrick Henry felt that what was needed to make
the Constitution work was a written list of rights that could not be taken away by the
government or other people. Out of that desire came the Bill of Rights.

What rights did the founding fathers feel were necessary to keep people free?

What do those freedoms mean: Do we still use those freedoms:

How do those freedoms apply to us today?

These are the questions you will answer as you embark on a journey to discover how a list of
rights written over 200n years ago still affect out everyday lives. In your journey you will find
that we do not only use these rights everyday, but people still debate about the meaning of
each of those amendments. Even our court system is still working on what those amendments
mean for Americans today.

Task

You are about to embark on a Scavenger Hunt to discover the meaning of the Bill of Rights.
Your journey will also include applying that knowledge to the world we live in today.

There are three possible roads you may follow within this project. You may follow within this
project. The path you take will be chosen by you and will help to determine the grade you will
achieve. Each path is more difficult than the next, so be sure you are ready for the time and
effort it will take in order to complete your journey.

You have studied the meaning of each amendment as a class and are now ready to display
your understanding in a final product. You will create a scrapbook containing current articles
you find from the internet sources provided or from newspapers and magazines that you have
access to.

Process
1. You must decide whether to chose the A Scavenger Hunt, the B Scavenger Hunt, or
the C Scavenger Hunt. The grade you choose will determine the amount of work that
you will need to do. It may be helpful to examine each of the Scavenger Hunts in order
to determine which one is suited to the level of work you are willing to do.

2. Once you have determined the Scavenger Hunt you are going to do, you will need to
follow the instructions on that particular page.

3. For each amendment you will be asked to research its meaning using the links
provided as well as materials that have been provided to you be the teacher.

4. The conclusion will be a scrapbook filled with current newspaper or magazine articles.
In your scrapbook we should find the required articles along with a summary of the
freedom being discussed within the article. In addition, you will describe the
importance this freedom plays in society today and explain at least one Supreme Court
case that helps define the limits or particulars of the amendment.
Evaluation

A Scavenger Hunt: In order to achieve an A you must examine each of the ten
amendments, summarize them, and create a scrapbook with recent newspaper articles found
on the internet or in magazines and newspapers. You will include at least one Supreme Court
case that defines the right. Finally , you will be required to propose two new amendments to
the Constitution. In order to achieve an A you must display an understanding of each
of the amendments, effectively demonstrate that understanding through your
articles, drawings, explanations and use that understanding to create other
amendments that continue to build a more perfect union.

B Scavenger Hunt In order to achieve a B you must examine each of the ten
amendments, summarize them, and create a scrapbook with recent newspaper articles found
on the internet or in magazines and newspapers. You will include at least one Supreme Court
case that defines the right. Finally , you will be required to propose two new amendments to
the Constitution. In order to achieve a B you must display an understanding of each
of the amendments and effectively demonstrate that understanding through your
articles, drawings, and explanations.

C Scavenger Hunt: In order to achieve a C you must examine each of the ten
amendments, summarize them, and create a scrapbook with recent newspaper articles found
on the internet or in magazines and newspapers. You will include at least one Supreme Court
case that defines the right. Finally , you will be required to propose two new amendments to
the Constitution. In order to achieve a C you must display an understanding of the
first eight amendments and effectively demonstrate that understanding through
your articles, drawings, and explanations.

Note: Quality will be the key to achieving the grade of your choice. The quality of your
summaries, your articles, your article explanations, and your proposed amendments.

'A' Scavenger Hunt

'A' Scavenger Hunt
In order to achieve an 'A' for this project you will be
required to create a scrapbook of recent newspaper articles showing
those
rights in use today and a case that has helped establish the boundaries
of the amendment.
In addition, for an 'A' you will be responsible for
proposing TWO new amendments to the Constitution.

Amendment Research

First Amendment: The first amendment contains five our of our most
cherished freedoms (Speech, Religion, Press, Assembly, & Petition). Use
the
following links and any book resources to discover what the amendment
means.
National Constitution Center (1st Amendment)
Wikipedia (1st Amendment)

First Amendment Center

Second Amendment: This amendment defines gun rights and our need for a
militia. Use the following links and any book resources to discover what
the
amendment means.
National Constitution Center (2nd Amendment)

Wikipedia (2nd Amendment)

Third Amendment: This amendment is rarely used anymore but was

extremely important to the founders. Why? Use the following links and
any book
resources to discover what the amendment means.
National Constitution Center (3rd Amendment)

Wikipedia (3rd Amendment)

Fourth Amendment: This amendment discusses issues of privacy in our

homes and with our possessions. Use the following links and any book
resources
to discover what the amendment means.
National Constitution Center (4th Amendment)

Wikipedia (4th Amendment)

Fifth Amendment: This amendment deals with rights you have if ever
accused of a crime. Use the following links and any book resources to
discover
what the amendment means.
National Constitution Center (5th Amendment)

Wikipedia (5th Amendment)

Sixth Amendment: This amendment guarantees certain rights if you are

ever accused of a crime. Use the following links and any book resources
to
discover what the amendment means.
National Constitution Center (6th Amendment)

Wikipedia (6th Amendment)

Seventh Amendment: If you are ever involved in a lawsuit, the seventh

amendment can help. Use the following links and any book resources to
discover
what the amendment means.
National Constitution Center (7th Amendment)

Wikipedia (7th Amendment)

Eighth Amendment: This amendment helps to determine what kinds of
punishment can be given to people committing crimes. Use the following
links
and any book resources to discover what the amendment means.
National Constitution Center (8th Amendment)

Wikipedia (8th Amendment)

Ninth Amendment: This amendment deals with rights not necessarily

listed within the Constitution. Use the following links and any book
resources
to discover what the amendment means.
National Constitution Center (9th Amendment)

Wikipedia (9th Amendment)

Tenth Amendment: This amendment protects the power of the states. Use
the following links and any book resources to discover what the
amendment
means.
National Constitution Center (10th Amendment)

Wikipedia (10th Amendment)

'B' Scavenger Hunt

'B' Scavenger Hunt
In order to achieve a 'B' for this project you will be
required to create a scrapbook of recent newspaper articles showing your
understanding of the ten amendments. You must show those rights in use
today and a case that has helped establish the boundaries of the
amendment.

Amendment Research

First Amendment: The first amendment contains five our of our most
cherished freedoms (Speech, Religion, Press, Assembly, & Petition). Use
the
following links and any book resources to discover what the amendment
means.
National Constitution Center (1st Amendment)

Wikipedia (1st Amendment)

First Amendment Center

Second Amendment: This amendment defines gun rights and our need for a
militia. Use the following links and any book resources to discover what
the
amendment means.
National Constitution Center (2nd Amendment)

Wikipedia (2nd Amendment)

Third Amendment: This amendment is rarely used anymore but was

extremely important to the founders. Why? Use the following links and
any book
resources to discover what the amendment means.
National Constitution Center (3rd Amendment)

Wikipedia (3rd Amendment)

Fourth Amendment: This amendment discusses issues of privacy in our

homes and with our possessions. Use the following links and any book
resources
to discover what the amendment means.
National Constitution Center (4th Amendment)

Wikipedia (4th Amendment)

Fifth Amendment: This amendment deals with rights you have if ever
accused of a crime. Use the following links and any book resources to
discover
what the amendment means.
National Constitution Center (5th Amendment)

Wikipedia (5th Amendment)

Sixth Amendment: This amendment guarantees certain rights if you are

ever accused of a crime. Use the following links and any book resources
to
discover what the amendment means.
National Constitution Center (6th Amendment)

Wikipedia (6th Amendment)

Seventh Amendment: If you are ever involved in a lawsuit, the seventh

amendment can help. Use the following links and any book resources to
discover
what the amendment means.
National Constitution Center (7th Amendment)

Wikipedia (7th Amendment)

Eighth Amendment: This amendment helps to determine what kinds of

punishment can be given to people committing crimes. Use the following
links
and any book resources to discover what the amendment means.
National Constitution Center (8th Amendment)

Wikipedia (8th Amendment)

Ninth Amendment: This amendment deals with rights not necessarily
listed within the Constitution. Use the following links and any book
resources
to discover what the amendment means.
National Constitution Center (9th Amendment)

Wikipedia (9th Amendment)

Tenth Amendment: This amendment protects the power of the states. Use
the following links and any book resources to discover what the
amendment
means.
National Constitution Center (10th Amendment)

Wikipedia (10th Amendment)

'C' Scavenger Hunt

'C' Scavenger Hunt
In order to achieve a 'C' for this project you will be
required to create a scrapbook of recent newspaper articles showing your
understanding of the first 8 amendments. You must show those rights in
use today and a case that has helped establish the boundaries of the
amendment.

Amendment Research

First Amendment: The first amendment contains five our of our most
cherished freedoms (Speech, Religion, Press, Assembly, & Petition). Use
the
following links and any book resources to discover what the amendment
means.
National Constitution Center (1st Amendment)

Wikipedia (1st Amendment)

First Amendment Center

Second Amendment: This amendment defines gun rights and our need for a
militia. Use the following links and any book resources to discover what
the
amendment means.
National Constitution Center (2nd Amendment)

Wikipedia (2nd Amendment)

Third Amendment: This amendment is rarely used anymore but was

extremely important to the founders. Why? Use the following links and
any book
resources to discover what the amendment means.
National Constitution Center (3rd Amendment)

Wikipedia (3rd Amendment)

Fourth Amendment: This amendment discusses issues of privacy in our

homes and with our possessions. Use the following links and any book
resources
to discover what the amendment means.
National Constitution Center (4th Amendment)

Wikipedia (4th Amendment)

Fifth Amendment: This amendment deals with rights you have if ever
accused of a crime. Use the following links and any book resources to
discover
what the amendment means.
National Constitution Center (5th Amendment)

Wikipedia (5th Amendment)

Sixth Amendment: This amendment guarantees certain rights if you are

ever accused of a crime. Use the following links and any book resources
to
discover what the amendment means.
National Constitution Center (6th Amendment)

Wikipedia (6th Amendment)

Seventh Amendment: If you are ever involved in a lawsuit, the seventh

amendment can help. Use the following links and any book resources to
discover
what the amendment means.
National Constitution Center (7th Amendment)

Wikipedia (7th Amendment)

Eighth Amendment: This amendment helps to determine what kinds of

punishment can be given to people committing crimes. Use the following
links
and any book resources to discover what the amendment means.
National Constitution Center (8th Amendment)

Wikipedia (8th Amendment)

Ninth Amendment: This amendment deals with rights not necessarily

listed within the Constitution. Use the following links and any book
resources
to discover what the amendment means.
National Constitution Center (9th Amendment)

Wikipedia (9th Amendment)

Tenth Amendment: This amendment protects the power of the states. Use
the following links and any book resources to discover what the
amendment
means.
National Constitution Center (10th Amendment)

Wikipedia (10th Amendment)