Teach the First Amendment

	Freedom in America: An Electronic Field Trip Ball State University's interactive broadcast features conversations with experts as well as online and in-class activities. To access the site, enter the user name “liberty” and the password “bell.”

	Campaign for the Civic Mission of Schools Get resources to make the case to legislators and policymakers about the importance of teaching civics in schools.

	First Amendment Schools Network Looking for free resources to help your school teach and practice democratic principles? Interested in learning about how other schools encourage students to exercise their freedoms responsibly? Join the First Amendment Schools Network and help your school become a laboratory for democratic freedom.

	J-Ideas new Silver Telly award-winning DVD, A First Amendment Guide for Principals and Administrators Helps principals and administrators create First Amendment awareness in their schools and understand the complexity of media-law.

	J-Ideas offers a wide selection of free teaching DVDs Products are prepared for classroom use covering topics dealing with the First Amendment, business reporting and sports journalism.

	Freedom in America This Electronic Field Trip, produced by Ball State University, takes students to Philadelphia, where they will learn about the Constitution and the First Amendment. Students will visit the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, and other important landmarks.

	Newspapers in Education Newspapers in Education works with participating newspapers to deliver free newspapers to high schools. Contact your local paper to see if they participate.

	North Carolina Civic Education Consortium This website offers resources to help students become enthusiastic, involved citizens with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to participate in democratic life.