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The Bill of Rights

Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher

"The Bill of Rights" is written for 6th Grade (Ages 11-12), and it covers C3 Framework D2.Civ.3.6-8. If your student is a year younger but already steady on The Constitution and Bill of Rights, the page still works. You may just need to read the instructions out loud. And if they are older and bill of rights and amendments never quite stuck, this is a short review rather than busywork.

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6th grade social studies worksheet: match ten scenarios to the amendment that applies, from a search warrant to a $10 million bail. Answer key included. Part of our bill of rights and amendments collection. Aligned to C3 Framework standards.

How do I use this worksheet?

Have students underline the key action in each scenario before choosing an amendment or freedom. Then discuss any answers that differ, using the summary on the page and the answer key.

What students will practice

  • Students will read a plain-language summary of the first ten amendments.
  • Students will match each of ten scenarios to the amendment that applies.
  • Students will apply rights such as the warrant rule and the right to a jury to everyday situations.


Curriculum Links

C3 Framework for Social Studies State Standards

Social Studies · 6th Grade

D2.Civ.3.6-8
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FAQ

How do I use this bill of rights and amendments worksheet?

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Have students underline the key action in each scenario before choosing an amendment or freedom. Then discuss any answers that differ, using the summary on the page and the answer key.

What does this worksheet teach?

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Match ten scenarios to the amendment that applies, from a search warrant to a $10 million bail. The directions on the page read: Read the text and the summary of the ten amendments. For each scenario, write the number of the amendment that applies in the box. An answer key is included.

Can I use this bill of rights and amendments worksheet for homeschool or classroom?

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Yes, both. We made it for 6th Grade The Constitution and Bill of Rights, and the page works the same whether it lands on a kitchen table or a center rotation. At home, most families go through it together and talk the answers out loud, and that talking is where most of the learning happens with bill of rights and amendments. In class it runs well as independent work while you pull a small group. Print one copy or thirty, whichever the day needs.

What are the five freedoms of the First Amendment?

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They are freedom of religion, speech, the press, assembly and petition. First Amendment Freedoms has students name the freedom each of five situations shows.

Are there limits on First Amendment freedoms?

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Yes. Speech that threatens to hurt someone is not protected, and neither are false statements that damage a person's good name. People may gather only peacefully, and the First Amendment limits only the government.

How is the Constitution amended?

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Usually the House and the Senate each pass a proposed amendment with a two-thirds vote. Then three fourths of the states must ratify it. Only 27 amendments have been ratified.

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Worksheet Details

Grade6th Grade
SubjectSocial Studies
TopicThe Constitution and Bill of Rights
StandardD2.Civ.3.6-8
Pages2 pages
DifficultyMedium

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