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- 6th - 12th
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Students consider the moral and legal issues involved in distinguishing a verdict of murder from one of manslaughter (criminally negligent homicide) and write an essay describing the issues involved in the case that was researched. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students share opinions about human rights. They research the specific charges in the case against Saddam Hussein, and propose an argument for or against the accused. Full Review »
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- 11th - 12th
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Students study Supreme Court cases and rulings concerning the property rights of women. They write journal entries using the voice of one of the parties from the cases. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students investigate some basic facts about the Supreme Court by examining the United States Constitution and one of the landmark cases decided by that court. The operation of the Supreme Court forms the focus of the lesson. Full Review »
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- 7th
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Students examine the various racism and discrimination faced by various ethnic groups in the United States. In groups, they research the legal system and describe the purpose of the United States Constitution. They review cases brought before the Supreme Court and share their effectiveness to change society. To end the lesson, they discuss what the founding fathers meant by racial superiority. Full Review »
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- 11th - 12th
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Students read three case studies to focus on how the United States dealt with foreign policy issues. In groups, they read about the decision to drop the atomic bomb, the commitment of troops to Vietnam and wwhether to send troops to Somalia. They discuss the variables involved when dealing with foreign policy issues and write a paper to end the lesson. Full Review »
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- 11th
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Students compare and contrast Supreme Court decisions dealing with the application of civil rights during times of war, with emphasis on discrimination and detention. Working in groups, students review cases and analyze how they reflect the intent and spirit of the Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments. Students use their analysis to create a Powerpoint presentation. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students analyze a Supreme Court case and its processes used to determine human impact(s) on plant and animal life both environmentally and economically. They produce evidence to support a position. Full Review »
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- 4th
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Students describe in their own words how a home or other structure can be a "container of memories." They also identify the Marker of Distinction site nearest to their school on the map provided and summarize the honoree's biographical information. Finally, students write creatively about the home of one famous Chicagoan and/or write creatively about their own home. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students work in groups to review a Supreme Court case. Groups read about their case on a given website then work together to write a two-paragraph summary of the Supreme Court's opinions in their case. They poll students outside the class and tabulate the results to share with the remainder of the groups. Full Review »
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