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Roe v. Wade Teacher Resources
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Students explore the American anti-abortion movement's "incremental" approach to legislation; they then evaluate key decisions, regulations, and legislation from the landmark 1973 Supreme Court decision, Roe v. Wade, to the present.
Learners research what is legal now as far as abortions are concerned. Does it matter what state you live in? Does it matter how old you are? If you are a teen, does the doctor have to notify your parents? Students prepare a panel discussion or debate about the law. Be careful participants stick to the facts because this is an emotionally charged subject.
By examining two differing perspectives on the topic of abortion, upper graders will be able to build an opinion of their own. A teacher-led lecture outlines key points in the debate for or against abortion including, the role of religion, politics, and personal rights. Learners then discuss the issue and compare and contrast the abortion policies adopted by John Kerry and George Bush. This is a hot topic issue and should be examined thoroughly prior to class room use.
Middle schoolers discuss the activism and activist leaders of the 1970's human rights movements involving women, migrant workers and Native Americans. They perform a mock "sit-in" and protest regarding a current societal issue. This is an impressive, 26-page plan.
Students define "justice" and discuss the role of justice systems in societies. They examine a Supreme Court case influenced by Judge Blackmun's voice as a justice.
Young scholars investigate the role of and develop opinions of the court in weighing competing interests in making decisions. They examine the power of the courts and legislature to regulate constitutional rights.
Students study the importance of equality and opportunity as a characteristic of modern America.
Although just a series of slides with a poem laid out in parts, this resource could be used when discussing the poem "Evangeline: A Tale of Acadie" by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. This presentation could be used to go over parts of the poem, identify certain literary elements, or as a way to spur a discussion.
In this online interactive American history worksheet, students answer 13 matching questions regarding contemporary American history. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
Students investigate the influence of political and societal forces on judicial decisions. Among the topics they examine are the selection of judges and the cause and effect relationship between politics, society, and the law. to conclude, students write essays expressing a decision on the constitutionality of same-sex marriages.