The IFAC, in collaboration with Illinois teachers, has developed a variety of educational curricula and learning tools available to educators at no cost. These materials are particularly useful for the federally-mandated Constitution Day each year or for general First Amendment education. IFAC’s materials include:

Comprehensive First Amendment Curriculum Guide:
Grades 8 – 12
This guide includes five stand-alone units: History of the First Amendment, Freedom of Religion, Freedom of Speech, Freedom of the Press, and the Right to Assemble and Petition the Government. Additional sections include Handouts, a Glossary of First Amendment Terms, Learning Activities, and a Synopses of First Amendment Supreme Court Cases. Teachers may photocopy ready-to-use worksheets. Our curriculum strongly emphasizes ethics and the principle that rights come with responsibilities.

First Amendment Curriculum and Activity Guide:
Grades 5-6-7
This guide contains the same units and additional sections but geared for Grades 5-6-7. As with our 8-12 Curriculum Guide, teachers are free to photocopy our ready-to-use worksheets and activity pages for classroom use.

First Amendment Awareness Posters / Five Freedoms Posters:
Grades K - College
Our four “awareness” posters promote knowledge and appreciation of the First Amendment. These posters are geared for grades 8 and above. Our Five Freedoms Posters feature each of the Five Freedoms contained in the First Amendment. See Free Materials / Posters links from home page.

First Amendment Coloring Books:
Individualized books (5) for Grades K – 4th
These coloring / activity books teach the Five Freedoms contained in the First Amendment and include coloring activities, word searches, word scrambles, mazes, and First Amendment Quizzes. Individualized for each grade. See Free Materials / Learning Materials.

First Amendment Flash Cards

While providing a fun way to learn about the First Amendment and its Five Freedoms these cards will help students teach each other about Amendment One. Each set contains 25 flash cards (5 cards per First Amendment Freedom).

First Amendment Teen Video on DVD
Grades 7 thru 12

This 14-minute video serves as an introduction to Constitution Day or may be used at any other time the Constitution or First Amendment are being covered in your classroom. The video features teens and their understanding of the First Amendment’s Five Freedoms. It is appropriate for grades 7 – 12. A Teachers Guide accompanies the Teen Video.

First Amendment Introductory Video on DVD

This video will serve as a brief introduction to Constitution Day activities and will feature children, accompanied by an animated Uno, discussing the First Amendment and what it means to them. A small charge for the flashcards and postage will apply.

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