The First Amendment

The Constitution of the United States of America

Welcome to our In the Know topic for April, The First Amendment. You may wish to take a look at other grade spans and recommend articles to students that are below or above their grade’s reading level.

Grades K-1 look at the rights protected by the First Amendment.

Grades 2-3 look at how people have benefited from the Right to Assemble protected by the First Amendment.

Grades 4-5 look at the First Amendment throughout history.

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Photo Credit: National Archives and Records Administration