Student Expression

What is the term for a place where ideas or opinions are exchanged, debated, or discussed?

• “marketplace of ideas”:

• First Amendment:

• “multitude of tongues”

• self-expression

What is the highest court in the United States?

• The Constitution

• The Executive Branch

• The People's Court

• The Supreme Court of the United States

What is the founding document that established the government of the United States and is still followed as the supreme law of our nation?

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Constitution

• The Gettysburg Address

• The Bill of Rights

Is this a CLAIM or REASON?

The First Amendment right to free speech gives Hamilton Middle School students the right to wear band t-shirts.

• Claim

• Reason

Is this a CLAIM or REASON?

Band t-shirts are protected speech because they are a form of self-expression.

• Claim

• Reason

Is this a CLAIM or REASON?

Arguments about band t-shirts lead to threats, bullying, and other dangerous behavior.

• Claim

• Reason

Is this a CLAIM or REASON?

The First Amendment does not protect disruptive speech at school, and band t-shirts are disruptive.

• Claim

• Reason

Is this a CLAIM or REASON?

The First Amendment right to free speech does not give Hamilton Middle School students the right to wear band t-shirts.

• Claim

• Reason

Is this a CLAIM or REASON?

Free speech is especially important in schools because students must learn to exchange ideas.

• Claim

• Reason

Is the following evidence in favor of Student Expression in schools or not in favor?

"Clearly, the prohibition of expression of one particular opinion... is not constitutionally permissible [without evidence of disruption]. -- from the Supreme Court’s decision in Tinker v. Des Moines"

• In Favor of Student Expression

• Not in Favor