Classroom Resource

Bill of Rights by Schmoop

Subject Area

Social Studies

Grade(s)

Overview

In this video, students learn about the Bill of Rights. The Bill of Rights was made to protect Americans from too many restrictions and regulations in addition to assuring our well-being under our government. For the past 200 years, it's done a pretty good job, but on occasion, it is seen as too protective or not protective enough. Our video examines some of the things the bill provides for, and also raises a point that is not often taught.

Content Standards

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

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.

Interdisciplinary Connection(s)

Link to Resource

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ssveNI7mOEI&list=PLPS8GkIUM8Udy3Aaem2YRM9H1tcWb…

Content Type / Source

CR Resource Type

Audio/Video

Resource Provider

Shmoop

Accessibility

Video resources: includes closed captioning or subtitles

License

License Type

Custom

Custom License Type (URL)

https://www.shmoop.com/legal

Comments or Notes

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Approved Date

2023-01-10

Curated by

Design by Adaptive Theme

Learning Resource Type