Analyzing Landmark Supreme Court Cases

In this lesson, students will explore landmark case details and decisions of the U.S. Supreme Court. In both individual and small group settings, students will explain the case arguments and legal interpretations, and analyze the individual/societal impacts of these landmark cases on rights and liberties. 
Resource ID#: 203716 Type: Lesson Plan
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Subject(s): Social Studies
Grade Level(s): 7
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Computers for Students, Internet Connection, Microsoft Office
Instructional Time: 45 Minute(s)
Keywords: civics, lesson plan, landmark cases, Supreme Court, Gideon v. Wainwright, Miranda v. Arizona, Marbury v. Madison, Dred Scott v. Sandford, Plessy v. Ferguson, Brown v. Board of Education, rights and liberties, judicial review
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan,  Worksheet
Instructional Design Framework(s): Confirmation Inquiry (Level 1), Cooperative Learning
Resource Collection: Integrated Social Studies with Civics Student Resources - Grades 6-12

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