Introduction
After having learned about the prior seven amendments, prepared to dive into the world of the eighth amendment. This webquest will allow you to become an expert on what the eighth amendment is, its history, and even how it can be related to the schools. Enjoy!
Task
Your task is to uncover what the components of the eighth amendment are, what the history of its writing was, and how it relates to your every day life in the schools. You will be given a series of articles and you will be expected to fill out a worksheet that relates to the article. Good Luck!
Here is a link to your worksheet. Please read the instructions on the process tab as you go.
Process
Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability.
If your group is having any problems or have any questions, do not hesitate to raise your hands and I will come to your group to help or answer your questions.
Evaluation
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Conclusion
Congratulations! You are now experts on the eighth amendment! In the coming days, we will learn more about specific court cases revolving around the amendment, but for now, if you are itching for more information then be sure to check out
The Eighth Amendment: An Illustrated History by Robert McWhirter.
Credits
This webquest was inspired by Szabo, B. n.d. Dinosaurs Before Dark. Quest Garden. Retrieved from http://questgarden.com/52/36/4/070612201403/t-index.htm.