Making Meaning of the First Amendment – Origins of the First Amendment
43:15
Grades: 6 - 12

Video Description: David Robertson, Political Science Professor at the University of Missouri St. Louis and author of “The Constitution and America’s Destiny,” discusses topics such as overview information about First Amendment rights, why and how the rights came about, why these rights are first in the Bill of Rights and specific landmark court cases related to the rights.

Type of Video: Interview*
Unique Video ID: First Amendment-31**

Quick Ideas for Using the Video:

  • Provide the video for students doing independent projects on origins of the Constitution, the First Amendment, and/or related topics.
  • Use the video in a flipped learning activity and have students come to class prepared to share two insights gained by watching the video and two questions they’d like answered through their own or class research.

 

*Interviews feature extended conversation exploring fascinating topics with fascinating people in the area of study.

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