Activity By now, you should be able to identify the background and purpose of the Bill of Rights and explain why it is still important today. Without it, Americans would not be free to speak, worship, or do many other things. When the first Congress of the United States wrote these 10 amendments to the Constitution, they set the ground rules for many of the freedoms that American people continue to enjoy. Other amendments to the Constitution have been added over the years. The newest amendments provide more rights to citizens and set up rules that the government must follow.
Creating a Public Service Announcement
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In a recent poll, less than 10 percent of American adults knew why the Bill of Rights was written! Something must be done to inform people, and you are just the person to do it. You will take on the role of someone who has recently been granted U. S. citizenship. Use your imagination to create your own name and story.

As a new citizen, you are excited about the freedoms and rights that your new government protects. You would like to help other citizens, including immigrants like you, understand what these rights mean. Explore the tab box below to learn more about this assessment.

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ResearchPreparePresent

Research:
To share your knowledge of the Bill of Rights with others, you will create a public service announcement that will appear around your community. Review the 10 amendments and explore examples of public service announcements to get started!

To read the text of all 10 amendments, visit the Bill of Rights Institute.
To see examples of public service announcements (PSAs), visit the Ad Council.

Assignment
View the Grading Rubric before beginning the assessment.

Complete the reading and interactives for this lesson.
Complete the "Bill of Rights" self-check.
Create a Public Service Announcement about the Bill of Rights.
Submit your finished PSA to 03.06 Know Your Rights.