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Understanding Generalizations Through Freedom of Speech in Social Studies

This module focuses on the concept of generalizations in social studies, specifically illustrating the principle of freedom of speech. Students will explore general statements that apply to various situations, using freedom of speech as a key example. They will engage in group work by defining free speech, examining examples from contemporary America, and identifying cases from the Supreme Court. Through discussions and research papers, students will analyze the limitations and applications of free speech, enhancing their understanding of this important societal principle.

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Understanding Generalizations Through Freedom of Speech in Social Studies

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  1. ORGANIZING IDEAS MODULE 25

  2. GENERALIZATIONS • STATEMENTS FOR WHICH WE CAN PROVIDE EXAMPLES BECAUSE THEY APPLY TO MANY DIFFERENT SITUATIONS FOR EXAMPLE IN THE SOCIAL STUDIES: FREEDOM OF SPEECH MEANS YOU CAN SPEAK FREELY WITHOUT CENSORSHIP OR LIMITATION

  3. PRINCIPLES • -SPECIFIC TYPES OF GENERALIZATIONS THAT ARTICULATE RULES OR RELATIONSHIPS THAT APPLY TO A NUMBER OF SPECIFIC SITUATIONS FOR EXAMPLE IN SOCIAL STUDIES: GENERALIZATION: FREEDOM OF SPEECH MEANS YOU CAN SPEAK FREELY WITHOUT CENSORSHIP OR LIMITATION PRINCIPLE: THERE ARE SOCIETAL LIMITATIONS TO THE APPLICATION OF FREE SPEECH

  4. CLASSROOM IMPLEMENTATION • CONTINUING WITH THE CONCEPT OF FREEDOM OF SPEECH STUDENTS WILL BE ASSIGNED THE FOLLOWING GROUP WORK : 1. Please define free speech 2. Please provide an example of what free speech looks like in contemporary American 3. Are the following examples depicting free speech or illegal activities. Schenck vs. U.S. “clear and present danger” Texas vs. Johnson “flag burning” Tinker vs. DeMoines, Iowa “black arm band protest”

  5. The following class there will be a teacher led discussion on free speech and its applications • Then students will be assigned a research paper on current supreme court cases that deal with issues of free speech and present that information to the small groups with powerpoint presentations and then engage in a debate style discussion.

  6. Research and Uses for Generalizations in the Classroom • www.ritter.tea.state.tx.us~social studies • www.ldx.sagepub.com/cgi/content/abstract/24/7/427~ promoting generalization strategy • www.paec.org ~teaching specific types of knowledge

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