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28th Amendment Ideas Student Project and Slides

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Cover of the 28th* Amendment Project: a brief explanation slideshow and inquiry learning project, with a writing icon
Opening slide to launch the amendment unit
Amendment process, method 1: a two-thirds vote in the Senate and House, then ratification by 3/4 of state legislatures
Background notes on the usual route, used for 26 of 27
Amendment process, method 2: a two-thirds vote in Congress, then approval by 3/4 of special state ratifying conventions
Notes on the rare convention route, used only for the 21st
The 28th Amendment???: proposed ideas such as term limits, election spending limits and ending gerrymandering to discuss
Discussion prompt: which next amendment would students back?
Project overview: students choose an amendment they wish would pass and build a persuasive case using statistics
Introduces the assignment goal and persuasive task
Brainstorming step: students list problems with how the Constitution works, such as Congress or the electoral college
Idea-generation prompt to start the project
More amendment ideas: students consider rights they think ought to exist, or social and financial issues to address
Alternative angle for students stuck on a topic
Research: students brainstorm several ideas on paper, then weigh which has the least opposition and does the most good
Helps students narrow down to one proposal
Evaluating sources for research: students ask whether a source has a motive, is familiar, or has reports of bias
Mini-lesson on source reliability before research
Good Luck! closing slide: students bounce ideas off the teacher or classmates; creative and simple solutions both work
Wrap-up slide before independent project work
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The 28th Amendment Project guides students through creating their own constitutional amendment as an inquiry-based learning activity. Students take on the role of lawmakers and draft a new amendment to address a modern-day issue. This creative project leads students through anticipating opposition, problem-solving current events, and innovating solutions within the legal system. Pairs well with the 27 Amendments slides and notes to provide context of the amendment process. This versatile project works for individual, small group, or whole class learning in social studies and government courses for grades 7-12. With teacher slides, a student project guide, and a grading rubric, educators have all the materials needed to engage students in an authentic citizenship experience. Rather than just studying history, students get hands-on practice with the legal amendment process.

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