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LESSON PLAN

Nov. 27, 2007

Gun Ban

Topic: 1.American constitutional government; 2. Historic documents, treaties, and agreements

Standard 8. Understands the central ideas of American constitutional government and how this form of government has shaped the character of American society.

Benchmark 1. Knows major historical events that led to the creation of limited government in the United States (e.g., Magna Carta (1215), common law, and the Bill of Rights (1689) in England; colonial experience, Declaration of Independence (1776), Articles of Confederation (1781), state constitutions and charters, United States Constitution (1787), Bill of Rights (1791) in the United States)

Discussion Questions
  1. Why do you think the second Amendment was created?
  2. Do you think the Second Amendment needs to be updated?
  3. Are there any other Amendments you think the Supreme Court should review?
  4. Do you believe private citizens should be able to keep guns in their house?
  5. What do you think the difference between gun control and a gun ban means?

Media Literacy

In the news we see a lot about shooting fatalities. Why do you think Channel One addressed this topic?


Writing Experience

Gun Control is expected to be a big issue in the upcoming 2008 presidential elections. Write a letter to one presidential candidate and explain why they should be for or against gun control.

 


Vocabulary

- Second Amendment

- Gun Control

- Militia

- Infringe

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