Learning Resource Type

Classroom Resource

Second Amendment/Civics 101

Subject Area

Social Studies

Grade(s)

5, 7

Overview

In this video from PBSLearningMedia, students learn the constitution’s Second Amendment says that individuals do have the right to keep and bear arms, for the purpose of personal defense in the home. "A well-regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed."

More About This Resource

The Second Amendment was part of the Bill of Rights that was added to the Constitution on December 15, 1791.

    Social Studies (2010) Grade(s): 5

    SS10.5.9

    Explain how inadequacies of the Articles of Confederation led to the creation and eventual ratification of the Constitution of the United States.

    Unpacked Content

    UP:SS10.5.9

    Vocabulary

    • inadequacies
    • Article of Confederation
    • ratification
    • limitations
    • factions
    • Federalist
    • Anti-Federalist
    • republic
    • powers
    • principles

    Knowledge

    Students know:
    • Inadequacies of the Articles of Confederation and the impact these had on the creation of the Constitution of the United States.
    • The duties and powers of the three branches of government.
    • The supporters and oppositions of the constitution.
    • The main principles of the bill of rights.
    • The impact of George Washington as president in a republic.

    Skills

    Students are able to:
    • Analyze and describe the impact of government documents.
    • Describe and provide examples of major ideas, concepts, and limitations of the Constitution including the duties and powers of the three branches of government.
    • Compare and contrast the positions of various groups involved in historic events, such as the writing of the Constitution and Bill of Rights.
    • Analyze primary source documents.

    Understanding

    Students understand that:
    • The Articles of Confederation and influential groups and individuals played a role in the development of the United States Constitution.
    Social Studies (2010) Grade(s): 7 - 7th Grade: Civics

    SS10.7C.6

    Explain the importance of juvenile, adult, civil, and criminal laws within the judicial system of the United States.

    Unpacked Content

    UP:SS10.7C.6

    Vocabulary

    • juvenile
    • civil law
    • criminal law
    • rights
    • Bill of Rights
    • rule of law
    • state
    • federal
    • local
    • court
    • offense
    • felony
    • misdemeanor
    • jail
    • prison
    • juvenile detention center

    Knowledge

    Students know:
    • The similarities and differences between civil and criminal law.
    • The structure of the juvenile court system.
    • The rights and freedoms guaranteed in the Bill of Rights.

    Skills

    Students are able to:
    • Use primary source documents to justify the actions of courts.

    Understanding

    Students understand that:
    • Laws are different for adults and juveniles and that there are separate civil and criminal laws and courts.
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    Audio/Video

    Resource Provider

    PBS
    Accessibility

    Accessibility

    Video resources: includes closed captioning or subtitles
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    CUSTOM
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