Constitution Day Educational Materials – Grades K – 12th
First Amendment "Keep It Strong" Posters – Set of 4
Appropriate for 8th grade - Adult.
These posters promote knowledge and appreciation of the First Amendment. They emphasize that the First Amendment protects our rights to express ourselves freely and read or listen to whatever we choose. Posters may be ordered, free of charge, from the Illinois First Amendment Center. A $4.00 per set shipping & handling charge applies.
 
Available in: ENGLISH & SPANISH
“Five Freedoms” Posters – Set of Five
Grades K thru 8th
These thought-provoking posters feature our red and white mascot “Uno” and illustrate each of the Five Freedoms. They are appropriate for grades K - 8. A $4.00 per set shipping & handling charge applies.
Available in: ENGLISH & SPANISH
“Censorship” Poster
Appropriate for 7th grade - Adult.
This poster was created by Jon Larson from Woodstock High School in Woodstock, Illinois. Jon was the first-place winner of IFAC’s 2008 First Amendment Poster Contest with a theme of Censorship. This contest is an annual event and is open to all Illinois high school students.
Available in: ENGLISH
First Amendment Curriculum / Activity Guide
Grades 8 through 12 and beyond
This guide provides an in-depth look at the First Amendment, its history, and each of its Five Freedoms. It is similar to the middle school curriculum listed below but much more comprehensive. This curriculum is available in cost-free
e-mailable PDF format or CD-ROM. A shipping & handling charge of $1.00 per CD-ROM will apply.
Available in: ENGLISH & SPANISH
First Amendment Curriculum / Activity Guide
Grades 5-6-7
This guide provides classroom learning activities on each of the Five Freedoms contained in the First Amendment. Also included: First Amendment Glossary, First Amendment Supreme Court case synopses, and handouts. Teachers may photocopy ready-to-use worksheets and activity pages for classroom use. This curriculum is available in e-mailable PDF format or CD-ROM. A shipping & handling charge of $1.00 per CD-ROM will apply.
Available in: ENGLISH & SPANISH
First Amendment Coloring/Activity Books
(Five books)
Students will learn the Five Freedoms in a fun way. Individualized for each grade K – 4th, the books include First Amendment Coloring Activities, Word Searches, Scrambles, Matching Activities, and Quizzes. A small shipping/handling charge applies for the printed version.
A downloadable, printable version is also available.
Available in: ENGLISH & SPANISH
Teacher Guides for First Amendment Coloring/Activity Book
These one-page “guides” will aid teachers in covering the content in the First Amendment Coloring / Activity Books (see above). These guides are free, via email. Click on the link below to order.
Available in: ENGLISH & SPANISH
First Amendment Flash Cards
Grades 2-6
While providing a fun way to learn about the First Amendment and its Five Freedoms these cards will help students teach each other about Amendment One. Each set contains 25 flash cards (5 cards per First Amendment Freedom). A $2.00 shipping and handling charge applies.
Available in: ENGLISH & SPANISH
First Amendment Teen Video on DVD
Grades 7 thru 12
This 14-minute video serves as an introduction to Constitution Day or may be used at any other time the Constitution or First Amendment are being covered in your classroom. The video features teens and their understanding of the First Amendment’s Five Freedoms. It is appropriate for grades 7 – 12. A Teachers Guide accompanies the Teen Video. The video is free, however, a $2.00 shipping and handling charge applies.
Available in: ENGLISH
First Amendment Introductory Video on DVD
Grades 2 thru 6
This four-minute video serves as a brief introduction to Constitution Day or
may be used at other times when the Constitution or First Amendment is being
covered. It is appropriate for grades 2 - 6, and features students from
those grades, accompanied by an animated Uno, discussing the First Amendment
and what it means to them. The video is free, however, a $2.00 shipping and handling charge applies.
Available in: ENGLISH
First Amendment TV Ads on DVD
These ads promote knowledge and appreciation of the First Amendment. A small shipping and handling charge applies.
Available in: ENGLISH & SPANISH
First Amendment Newspaper Ads on CD
These ads promote knowledge and appreciation of the First Amendment. A small shipping and handling charge applies.
Available in: ENGLISH
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