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6th Grade  Project 2 weeks

Bill of Rights: Unpacked and Understood!

DEBRA S
Jan 28, 2026
Updated Jan 28, 2026
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Purpose

The purpose of this project is to connect students with the foundational individual rights guaranteed by the US Bill of Rights and the Indiana Constitution, examining how these rights impact their daily lives and societal structures. Through hands-on activities and real-world learning experiences, students will explore constitutional concepts, engage with community partners, and creatively present their insights, fostering a deeper understanding of individual rights and their significance in shaping governance and society. The project aims to build critical thinking skills and promote active participation in civic life, encouraging students to reflect on and discuss their own experiences and perspectives related to these fundamental rights.

Learning goals

Students will explore and explain the individual rights guaranteed by the Bill of Rights and Article I of the Indiana Constitution, investigating their historical origins and present-day applications. They will analyze the essential ideas of constitutional government, including concepts like rule of law, due process, and freedom of religion, understanding how these principles contribute to society and individual freedoms. Through hands-on activities, students will gain a deeper understanding of how constitutional rights affect their daily lives and inform societal structures and movements.

Standards
  • [Indiana] 6.CIV.4 - Describe and give examples of individual rights guaranteed by the Bill of Rights. (E)
  • [Indiana] 6.CIV.6 - Describe individual rights held under Article I of the Indiana Constitution, such as freedom of speech and freedom of religion.
  • [Indiana] 6.CIV.2 - Identify and explain essential ideas of constitutional government, which include limited government; rule of law; due process of law; separated and shared powers; checks and balances; federalism; popular sovereignty; republicanism; representative government; and individual rights to life, liberty, and property; and freedom of conscience and religion. (E)

Products

Students will create engaging skits or presentations illustrating specific rights guaranteed by the Bill of Rights and the Indiana Constitution, focusing on real-world applications and historical contexts. These performances will form the centerpiece of the "Rights Festival," allowing students to educate attendees through creative storytelling. Additionally, students will design visual aids and interactive displays for the 'Rights Fair,' offering an immersive experience that demonstrates the relevance and impact of individual rights in modern life.

Launch

Begin the project with a 'Rights Scavenger Hunt' across the school, where students uncover clues related to individual rights in their everyday environment. These clues may lead them to places like the library, the principal’s office, or student-led clubs, each revealing a lesson about rights in action. As they navigate this adventure, students will actively collect information about how the rights from the Bill of Rights and Indiana Constitution manifest in their school community, setting the stage for deeper exploration.

Exhibition

Students will stage a 'Rights in Action Showcase' for family members, local community partners, and peers. Each group will perform skits or short presentations that demonstrate the significance and application of specific rights from the Bill of Rights and the Indiana Constitution. Performances will be infused with historical context and modern-day examples to highlight the enduring relevance of these rights. Visitors will have the opportunity to engage with students, ask questions, and learn through the interactive performance about the rights that shape governance and individual freedoms. This exhibition will serve as a culmination of the students' explorations, providing a dynamic platform for sharing insights and celebrating their creative work.

Plan
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Ask
Students will participate in a 'Rights Scavenger Hunt' to explore their school's environment, gathering evidence of individual rights in practice through observation and interviews, and discuss in groups to define the real-world significance and constraints of the rights they'll focus on throughout the project.
Days 1 - 2
45 min over capacity (90 min available across 2 days)
Rights Scavenger Hunt Kick-off
Launch 30m
Rights Observation and Interview
Activity 60m
Observations Sharing and Reflection Discussion
Deliverable 45m
Rights Evidence Reflection
Assessment
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Imagine
Students will brainstorm and sketch their ideas for presentations about specific individual rights by using inspiration from the 'Rights Scavenger Hunt,' mapping connections between rights and everyday experiences, and considering varied presentation methods like skits, visual displays, or interactive activities they might develop during later phases.
Days 2 - 3
Mapping Rights to Everyday Life
Activity 60m
Interactive Feedback Session
Deliverable 30m
Concept Connections Presentation Sketch
Assessment
No activities have been added to this phase yet.

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Plan
Students will collaboratively choose specific rights from the Bill of Rights and the Indiana Constitution, research their historical significance, and develop a presentation plan that includes engaging skits or visual displays for the upcoming Rights Festival, leveraging insights gained from their initial scavenger hunt experience.
Days 3 - 4
45 min over capacity (90 min available across 2 days)
Rights Brainstorm and Research Planning
Activity 45m
Rights Presentation Plan Submission
Assessment
Skit and Visual Display Development Workshop
Activity 45m
Peer Feedback and Revision Session
Deliverable 45m
No activities have been added to this phase yet.

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Create
Students will actively create their presentations or skits depicting individual rights using historical documents as a guide, ensuring historical accuracy and emotional impact, which will contribute to their upcoming 'Rights Festival' presentation.
Day 4
90 min over capacity (45 min available across 1 day)
Presentation or Skit Performance
Assessment
Historical Context Group Research
Activity 45m
Emotional Impact Planning Workshop
Activity 45m
Peer Feedback and Script Revision
Deliverable 45m
No activities have been added to this phase yet.

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Test
Students will perform skits and presentations in front of a small audience to evaluate the effectiveness of their demonstrations in conveying the influence and importance of specific individual rights within the Bill of Rights, noting areas that need refinement ahead of the 'Rights Fair'.
Day 5
60 min over capacity (45 min available across 1 day)
Skit Performance Evaluation
Assessment
Dress Rehearsal and Peer Feedback Session
Deliverable 60m
Historical Context Workshop
Activity 45m
No activities have been added to this phase yet.

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Improve
Students will evaluate their presentations or skits based on peer and teacher feedback, refining elements for historical accuracy and emotional impact to enhance the educational value of their 'Rights Festival' exhibit.
Day 6
45 min over capacity (45 min available across 1 day)
Peer and Teacher Feedback Review Session
Deliverable 45m
Rights Festival Presentation Evaluation
Assessment
Presentation Refinement Workshop
Activity 45m
No activities have been added to this phase yet.

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Share
Students will present their final skits or performances in the 'Rights in Action Showcase,' demonstrating their understanding of how individual rights from the Bill of Rights have been applied historically and continue to impact modern society, while reflecting on their learning experiences throughout the project.
Day 7
45 min over capacity (45 min available across 1 day)
Rights in Action Performance Assessment
Assessment
Reflective Journal Submission
Assessment
Rights in Action Rehearsals
Activity 45m
Reflective Journal Discussion and Writing
Activity 45m
No activities have been added to this phase yet.

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Ask Days 1–2
Day 1
Rights Scavenger Hunt Kick-off
Launch 30m
Rights Observation and Interview
Activity 60m
Observations Sharing and Reflection Discussion
Deliverable 45m
Imagine Days 2–3
Day 2
Mapping Rights to Everyday Life
Activity 60m
Interactive Feedback Session
Deliverable 30m
Rights Evidence Reflection
Assessment
Plan Days 3–4
Day 3
Rights Brainstorm and Research Planning
Activity 45m
Concept Connections Presentation Sketch
Assessment
Create Days 4–4
Day 4
Presentation or Skit Performance
Assessment
Rights Presentation Plan Submission
Assessment
Historical Context Group Research
Activity 45m
Emotional Impact Planning Workshop
Activity 45m
Skit and Visual Display Development Workshop
Activity 45m
Peer Feedback and Script Revision
Deliverable 45m
Peer Feedback and Revision Session
Deliverable 45m
Test Days 5–5
Day 5
Peer and Teacher Feedback Review Session
Deliverable 45m
Skit Performance Evaluation
Assessment
Dress Rehearsal and Peer Feedback Session
Deliverable 60m
Historical Context Workshop
Activity 45m
Improve Days 6–6
Day 6
Rights Festival Presentation Evaluation
Assessment
Presentation Refinement Workshop
Activity 45m
Share Days 7–7
Day 7
Rights in Action Performance Assessment
Assessment
Reflective Journal Submission
Assessment
Rights in Action Rehearsals
Activity 45m
Reflective Journal Discussion and Writing
Activity 45m
Day 8
Day 9
Day 10

May 2026

Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
18 Day 1
Ask
Rights Scavenger Hunt Kick-off
Rights Observation and Interview
Observations Sharing and Reflection Discussion
19 Day 2
Imagine
Mapping Rights to Everyday Life
Interactive Feedback Session
Rights Evidence Reflection
20 Day 3
Plan
Rights Brainstorm and Research Planning
Concept Connections Presentation Sketch
21 Day 4
Create
Presentation or Skit Performance
Rights Presentation Plan Submission
Historical Context Group Research
Emotional Impact Planning Workshop
Skit and Visual Display Development Workshop
Peer Feedback and Script Revision
Peer Feedback and Revision Session
22 Day 5
Test
Peer and Teacher Feedback Review Session
Skit Performance Evaluation
Dress Rehearsal and Peer Feedback Session
Historical Context Workshop
25 Day 6
Improve
Rights Festival Presentation Evaluation
Presentation Refinement Workshop
26 Day 7
Share
Rights in Action Performance Assessment
Reflective Journal Submission
Rights in Action Rehearsals
Reflective Journal Discussion and Writing
27 Day 8
28 Day 9
29 Day 10
Share
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