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Dig into the Eighth Amendment with your Students!


Dear John,

The Constitution protects certain rights of individuals both accused and convicted of crimes. One of these protections is against The term "cruel and unusual" punishment. But how do we define the term?


The Supreme Court is currently considering the Eighth Amendment question of do fines and jail time for sleeping in public spaces constitute 'cruel and unusual' punishment? Through our lesson, students will examine the history of the Eighth Amendment and articles related to the Supreme Court case.


As an extension, have students answer
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this week's Think the Vote question: Do Laws Banning Homeless Encampments Constitute "Cruel and Unusual Punishment"?




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EXPLORE THE LESSON


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What is the Eighth Amendment? Our
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Homework Help video explores this question and provides students with a succinct overview of the essential information regarding the 8th amendment.

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Think the Vote! Our last Think the Vote question of the year is a perfect extension activity for this lesson. Student are asked to analyze opposing viewpoints and form an opinion of their own on the question of "

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Do Laws Banning Homeless Encampments Constitute 'Cruel and Unusual Punishment'?".

Engage your students in conversation with students from across the country using this online debate.Students can answer Yes, they do; No, they do not; or a nuanced answer in-between! Be sure to submit your responses by May 9th to be considered for this week’s competition, prizes, and the $1,000 grand prize at the end of the school year!


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