Censored! (9 min.) -- Unreasonable search and seizure (8 min.) -- Free press v. fair trial (10 min.)
Summary
Examines the First, Fourth, and Sixth Constitutional Amendments to show how the Bill of Rights protects individual citizens from excessive or arbitrary government interference, yet, contrary to the belief of many Americans, does not grant unlimited rights. Case studies include the censorship of a high school newspaper, drug testing for extra-curricular activities in high schools, and media coverage of the Sam Sheppard trial
Analysis
Social studies
Notes
Series covers topics of civic knowledge, skills, and dispositions recommended by The Civics Framework for the National Assessment of Educational Progress developed by the U.S. Department of Education
Companion web site includes topic overviews, readings, critical thinking activity and web-based resources for each program
Performer
Hosted by Renée Poussaint
File Type
Graphic file (Streaming video; 27 min.)
Notes
High school
9-12
Mode of access: Windows Media Player, World Wide Web
