Bill of Rights Summer Camp- Know Your Rights and Create a Comic Book
Class experience
US Grade 5 - 8
Hello Outschool. Do you know your rights, and the rights of all persons living the United States? Did you know the rights that were originally created over 200 years ago are still relevant today? In this 5 Day Bill of Rights Camp students will learn about the first 10 amendments to the United States Constitution, and they will learn why those rights are more relevant than ever. This class will be taught based on the National Council of Social Studies Standards, and the Texas Essential...
Students will learn the first ten amendments to the constitution, and apply their knowledge by relating how each amendment is still relevant today. Students will also apply their knowledge by creating a comic book illustrating each one of the amendments.
Hello Outschool. I have been teaching social studies for 10 years to 7th and 8th graders in the state of Texas. I am certified to teach social studies for grades 4-8.
Homework Offered
The students will create a comic strip for each amendment to the Bill of Rights. They will add to their comic book each day based on the amendments covered that day of the course.2 - 4 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
The learners will be assessed in a variety of ways. Students will be assessed by use of discussion, written response, review games, and the final product they create as their comic book.Grades Offered
6 files available upon enrollmentThe students will be using the following materials: 1. Guided notes handout provided in the classroom section 2. Bill of Rights Comic Book Instructions in the classroom section 3. Bill of Rights Comic Book Project Handouts in the classroom section 4. A Pencil or Colored Pencils to illustrate their comics
All content will be age appropriate. The most sensitive subjects could be the 2nd Amendment, or the Due Process Amendments (4-8).
Sources that will be used in the class include the Constitution and Bill of Rights. We will also use Brain Pop, Youtube, and Ed Puzzle to support learning.
Hi Outschool. My name is Jared Mosley. I teach social studies and physical education for a brick and mortar campus as well as online. I also coach football, basketball, and track and field. I have been teaching now for 13 years. In addition to...
Group Class
$60
for 5 classes5x per week, 1 week
45 min
Completed by 4 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-15
3-12 learners per class