Lesson Plan: Chapter 7 Ethical and Legal Issues in the U.

S - Freedom of Expression in Schools

Deidra Glaser

EDU - 201

10/21/2017

Dr. Ce_Isbell
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EDU 201 - LESSON PLAN

Freedom of Expression in Schools-

Student:_​Deidra Marie Glaser_

Grade Level:_​5th Grade______

Subject Area:_​Social Studies​__

Standards:

SS.5.9. List and discuss group or individual action to help address local, regional, and or national

problems.

SS.5.21. Describe representative government and explore debates in the formation of the U.S.

Constitution.

SS.5.23. Investigate how individuals exercise rights and responsibilities.

SS.5.24. Investigate methods by which individuals can influence rules and laws in classroom,

school, government, and/or society.

Objectives:

•Understand the concepts of with at least 80% accuracy:

•“Free Speech” and the First Amendment

•“Freedom of Expression”

•and how these correlate into schools and life as a Teacher.

•Identify with at least 80% accuracy:

•Be able to describe some important legal court cases regarding schools and freedom of

expression.

•Be able to discuss some examples of freedom of expression in schools.

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•Demonstrate with at least 80% accuracy:

•Be able to develop some examples of how to handle difficult situations concerning free

speech or expression as a Teacher and free speech or expression concerning students.

Materials/Equipment:

- PowerPoint

-Worksheets A and B

- Textbook: Chapter 7 of Becoming a Teacher 9th Edition by Parkay F. W.

- Videos - Freedom of Speech: Crash Course Government and Politics #25

- Court Cases - Freedom of Speech in School

-PBS Special - “Schools are watching students' social media, raising questions about free

speech”

Procedures:

1. T- Begin with starting up guided powerpoint and handing out worksheets A and B

The first two slides deal with covering the objectives and important questions to consider.

We will then have a class discussion activity about what is the First Amendment.

S- Following students will watch the video CrashCourse: Freedom of Speech.

(Approximately 7-10 minutes)

T - Following the video we will have another discussion and answer any questions about

the First Amendment.

S- Students should understand amendment after this.

2.) T- The following slides explain teachers and students rights to freedom of expression,

along with examples of court cases involving freedom of expression in schools.

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T- Following the slides there will be two short videos. The first on the ​Tinker​ court case

and one on social media. After the ​Tinker​ video, we will discuss a few more cases. This

will be followed by covering the topics of “types” of freedom of expression in school.

The types will include dress code, places appropriate for students to express themselves,

and the second short video on student expression on social media at the end.

S- Students will watch and analyze videos covering important school court cases and

expression on social media.

S- Students will write down on a piece of paper answers to several questions on their

worksheet during this part of the presentation. (Approximately 10-15 minutes.)

3.) T- After the presentation ask students to look at worksheet B which is the assessment.

Go over each question/scenario.

S - Students then have the time to evaluate and discuss each scenario questions

Followed by being able to ask questions about the presentation after worksheet B.

(Approximately 5-7 minutes.)

Closure:

-As a closure, I will ask the class how I did and have them use their best judgement on my work,

and then have them demonstrate their understanding of Freedom of Expression.

-This activity was designed to have the class develop a deeper understanding of the First

Amendment, or Freedom of Expression and along with it’s impact on teachers and students.
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Assessment:

Grading will be based off of:

● Class Participation

● Worksheet A

● Worksheet B

-Worksheet A students will answer eight questions, and then either create four of their questions

or personal notes in the boxes provided.

-Worksheet A will be done during the lecture and handed out at the beginning of class.

-Worksheet B with have students review several different scenarios and examples of students

demonstrating freedom of expression while at school, and then they will have to decide whether

or not these students are within their rights.

-Worksheet B will be a discussion and done at the end.

Summary:

This lesson covers the importance of the concepts freedom of speech and freedom of

expression. It also covers The First Amendment pertaining to teachers and students within

schools. By the end of the lesson, the students will have developed a better concept of what the

First Amendment is along with how it relates to their future careers as teachers, and for their

future students. The assessments, guided powerpoint and videos incorporated within the lesson

will provide the students with definitions and real life examples of The First Amendment in

action. After the lesson, the students should be able to state their rights and privileges regarding

free speech and expression within schools.

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References:

1. BURCH v. BARKER,. (n.d.). Retrieved October 22, 2017, from

http://journalism.uoregon.edu/~tgleason/j385/cases/Burch_j385.html

2. C. (2015, July 31). Freedom of Speech: Crash Course Government and Politics #25.

Retrieved October 20, 2017, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zeeq0qaEaLw

3. Court Cases - Freedom of Speech in School. (2015, November 29). Retrieved October

20, 2017, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2mT3adJQQ9o

4. Facts and Case Summary - Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier. (n.d.). Retrieved October 22, 2017,

from

http://www.uscourts.gov/educational-resources/educational-activities/facts-and-case-sum

mary-hazelwood-v-kuhlmeier

5. Gjelten, E. (2015, April 09). Freedom of Expression for Students: FAQs. Retrieved

October 20, 2017, from

https://education-law.lawyers.com/school-law/freedom-of-expression-in-schools.html

6. Jeglin v. San Jacinto Unified School Dist., 827 F. Supp. 1459 (C.D. Cal. 1993). (n.d.).

Retrieved October 22, 2017, from

https://law.justia.com/cases/federal/district-courts/FSupp/827/1459/1458601/

7. NEVADA ACADEMIC CONTENT STANDARDS. (n.d.). Retrieved October 20, 2017,

from

http://www.doe.nv.gov/Standards_Instructional_Support/Nevada_Academic_Content_St

andards/
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8. The Official Department of Education Website | Copyright ©2012 State of Nevada - All

Rights Reserved

9. Parkay, F. W. (2013). Becoming A Teacher (9th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson

Education Inc. (The Textbook)

10. P. (2017, June 20). Schools are watching students' social media, raising questions about

free speech. Retrieved October 22, 2017, from

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQ1Zr-zEwpc

11. Shanley v. Northeast Independent School District. (2017, October 14). Retrieved October

22, 2017, from

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shanley_v._Northeast_Independent_School_District

12. Student Newspapers and Public Forums. Retrieved October 22, 2017, from

http://www.firstamendmentschools.org/resources/handout1a.aspx?id=13971

13. Tinker v. Des Moines Podcast. (n.d.). Retrieved October 22, 2017, from

http://www.uscourts.gov/about-federal-courts/educational-resources/supreme-court-land

marks/tinker-v-des-moines-podcast

14. Team, N. (n.d.). Aristotle's Ethics: Top Ten Quotes. Retrieved October 21, 2017, from

http://www.novelguide.com/aristotles-ethics/top-ten-quotes