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Identify the fundamental rights of all citizens as enumerated in the Bill of Rights.
General Information
Subject Area: Social Studies
Grade: 5
Strand: Civics and Government
Standard: Structure and Functions of Government
Date Adopted or Revised: 02/14
Status: State Board Approved
Related Courses
This benchmark is part of these courses.
5021070: Social Studies Grade 5 (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2022, 2022 - 2023 (current), 2023 and beyond)
7721016: Access Social Studies - Grade 5 (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2018, 2018 - 2023, 2023 and beyond)
Related Access Points
Alternate version of this benchmark for students with significant cognitive disabilities.
SS.5.C.3.In.4: Identify rights granted in the Bill of Rights, such as freedom of speech, religion, and assembly.
SS.5.C.3.Su.4: Recognize a right granted in the Bill of Rights, such as freedom of speech or religion.
SS.5.C.3.Pa.4: Recognize that citizens have rights.
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Lesson Plan
Teaching Idea
STEM Lessons - Model Eliciting Activity
Bill of Rights Billboard:
This MEA will deepen students' knowledge of the Bill of Rights through collaborative problem solving. Students are required to analyze data in order to recommend three Amendments to celebrate during a community festival. They will perform operations with fractions and mixed numbers to recommend advertising options for the festival within a budget.
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