6. Learning Pathway: Student Rights

Building Democracy for All Chapters

Topic 1: The Philosophical Foundations of the United States Political System

• Standard 1: ENGAGE: Democratic Classrooms
• Standard 2: ENGAGE: What Latin Words and Phrases Should Every Student Know?
• Standard 4: ENGAGE: Should 16- and 17-Year-Olds Be Allowed to Vote?

Topic 3: Institutions of United States Government

• Standard 3: ENGAGE: Supreme Court Cases Every Student Should Know
• Standard 5: ENGAGE: Joining a Political Party

"Amador Valley Human Rights Club" by Melissa Ott

Topic 4: The Rights and Responsibilities of Citizens

• Standard 4: ENGAGE: Student Rights at School
• Standard 5: ENGAGE: How to Get More Young People to Vote
• Standard 8: UNCOVER: Youth Activism for Change
• Standard 8: ENGAGE: Joining a Consumer Boycott or Buycott
• Standard 10: ENGAGE: Transgender Student Rights

Minnesota High School Students Walked Out of School to Demand Changes to Gun Laws, March 7, 2018 by A1Cafel

Topic 5: The Constitution, Amendments, and Supreme Court Decisions

• Standard 4: ENGAGE: Girls and Boys Competing Together in Athletic Events
• Standard 6: ENGAGE: Is Kneeling an Effective Form of Protest?

Topic 6: The Structure of Massachusetts State and Local Government

• Standard 4: ENGAGE: When Should You Go to Small Claims Court

Topic 7: Freedom of the Press and News/Media Literacy

• Standard 1: ENGAGE: Speech Rights of Student Journalists