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Federalism may sound to some like one, big vocabulary word ... but it is much more than that. A short video introduces class members to the powers associated with the Supreme Court and its role in balancing the powers under federalism.
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Instructional Ideas
- Assign learners to relate what they learned about federalism to the government system today through a PowerPoint presentation
- Differentiate for English learners by providing them with fill-in-the-blank notes for the movie
Classroom Considerations
- Requires some prep work, such as finding a copy of the Articles of Confederation, downloading a QuickTime video, and writing focus statements on the board
Pros
- Supplies many questions to create an engaged class discussion
- Provides an answer key to the handout
Cons
- None