Bill of Rights Summer Camp- Know Your Rights and Create a Comic Book
In this 5 Day Camp students will be introduced to the Bill of Rights, apply social skills by sharing ideas on their personal rights, and will gain an understanding as to why those rights are still relevant to us over 200 years later.
Jared Mosley M.Ed
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4.9
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What's included
5 live meetings
3 hrs 45 mins in-class hoursHomework
2-4 hours per week. 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.Assessment
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.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 Knowledge and Skills. The 5 day course will be broken up based on the schedule below: Day 1 - Introductions - Kahoot Preview Game (What do you already know about the Bill of Rights?) - Who, What, When, Where, and Why the Bill of Rights was needed. - Introduction the 1st amendment (Purpose and Relevance) - Review and Comic Book Explanation Day 2 - Introduction to the 2nd amendment (Purpose and Relevance) - Introduction to the 3rd amendment (Purpose and Relevance) - Introduction to the 4th amendment (Purpose and Relevance) - Review Amendments 2-4 - Short Quiz using Quizizz Review Game Day 3 - Introduction to the 5th amendment (Purpose and Relevance) - Understanding Due Process - Review the 5th Amendment - Short Quiz using Quizizz Review Game Day 4 - Introduction to the 6th amendment (Purpose and Relevance) - Introduction to the 7th amendment (Purpose and Relevance) - Introduction to the 8th amendment (Purpose and Relevance) - Review Amendments 6-8 - Short Quiz using Quizizz Review Game Day 5 - Introduction to the 9th amendment (Purpose and Relevance) - Introduction to the 10th amendment (Purpose and Relevance) - Review Amendments 9 and 10 - Kahoot Review Game All 10 Amendments The class will be taught using short lecture with the opportunity for students to express their ideas about each amendment. The students will participate in lots of discussion by way of Socratic Seminars and Philosophical Chairs. Each day will conclude with a review of the learned material by using a review game format (Quizizz or Kahoot). This course does not require any prior knowledge. It will primarily be an introduction to the first ten amendments. If students do have prior knowledge of the Bill of Rights, they are welcome to share their knowledge and ideas with the other students.
Learning Goals
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.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
All content will be age appropriate. The most sensitive subjects could be the 2nd Amendment, or the Due Process Amendments (4-8).
Supply List
The 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
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Joined July, 2020
4.9
270reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Education from Lamar University
Bachelor's Degree from University of Houston Downtown
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. Reviews
Live 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
