Sound of Silence: The First Amendment and Censorship in America (High School)

Sound of Silence: The First Amendment and Censorship in America (High School)Comprehensive High School Unit Study exploring the First Amendment and the role of censorship in American history and society Covers the Five Freedoms of the First Amendment: speech, religion, press, assembly, and the right to petition Examines Landmark Supreme Court Cases that have shaped how the First Amendment is interpreted and applied in the United States Investigates Historical and Modern Examples of Censorship to help students understand when

Engaging Storyline: Follow Betsy’s transformation as she navigates new challenges after moving from her sheltered

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Understanding and Reflection: Students will look beyond the novel’s dark atmosphere to discover underlying messages of hope

and abilities of your student(s)

Character Development Focus: Guide students through Understood Betsy with activities designed to build resilience

A copy of the novel The Great Gatsby is not included with this unit study and will need to be purchased separately from your preferred bookstore or retailer

and regional geography

Critical Thinking: Delve into complex issues like violence against women

This Ain’t Normal by Joel Salatin is the required reading for our unit study

Comprehensive Survival Skills: Students will practice essential survival skills such as building a fire

and public health