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\nJudicial Learning Center: Landmark Cases\n

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\nFive fact-filled lessons look at landmark Supreme Court Cases. Young scholars begin their study by examining the importance of these cases, key terms necessary for studying the court cases, and the relationship between court cases and...\n
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\nNewseumED: Civil Rights\n

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\nAs part of a social, economic, and legal/political civil rights study, class members brainstorm a list of current civil rights issues that affect their community and then select one issue that they think they could work to change as a...\n
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\nJames Madison: From Father of the Constitution to President\n

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\nJames Madison, fourth president of the United States serving from 1809-1817, is the focus of a four-lesson collection that provides high schoolers with the information they need to understand why Madison is considered \"The Father of the...\n
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\nElectoral College Lesson Packet\n

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\nThe Constitutional Rights Foundation presents two lessons about the Electoral College. The first has scholars examine a text that provides background information about the Electoral College. Then class members engage in a role play...\n
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\nBecoming Us: Education\n

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\nThe Becoming Us: Education module examines the history of the fight for racial justice and educational equity today. The first case study looks at the re-segregation of American schools, while the second explores the resistance to school...\n
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\nJudicial Learning Center: The Role of the Federal Courts\n

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\nInformational, interesting, and easy-to-understand, the five resources in the Role of the Federal Courts collection provide an overview of the historical context, important principles, and content of the US Constitution regarding the...\n
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\nJudicial Learning Center: Student Center\n

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\nA collection of 22 interactive resources provides learners with information about the United States federal courts. The pages are divided into five sections: The role of the federal courts; The organization of the federal courts; How the...\n
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\nSubstantive Amendments: Amendments I and II\n

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\nThe First and Second Amendments remain some of the most famous, even to this day. Learners read about several clauses from the US Constitution through a variety of captivating activities including before and after reading, group work,...\n
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\nWhat Makes an Amendment?\n

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\nStudents investigate amendments to the Constitution. In this government lesson, students research how an amendment is made and amendments that have both passed and failed. They write their own amendment and attempt to have it pass by the...\n
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\nCartoons in the Classroom: Constitutional Amendments\n

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\nUpper graders use this worksheet to hone their analysis skills and gain a deeper understanding of various constitutional amendments. There are two cartoons to analyze, background information, additional resource links, and three...\n
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\nConstitutional Amendments And Gay Marriage\n

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\nUpper graders critically examine the history and process of amending the U.S. Constitution in light of the current issue facing the courts on legalizing gay marriage. They read a variety of articles, watch news clips, and develop a...\n
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\nConstitutional Amendments and Gay Marriage\n

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\nHigh schoolers study the legal battles involving same-sex marriage. They examine primary sources and a video regarding the 14th amendment and its implications for gay marriage. They analyze a report of a California case that was sent to...\n
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\nLesson 2 James Madison: The Second National Bank—Powers Not Specified in the Constitution\n

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\nHow much power is too much power for the federal government? Scholars use primary documents and constitutional research in groups to analyze the creation of the Second National Bank under James Madison. This is the second lesson of a...\n
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\nOverview of the 19th Amendment | Carrie Chapman Catt\n

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\nThe 19th Amendment to the United States Constitution is arguably one of the most significant and it is only two sentences long. A 40 second video provides viewers with the complete text of law that assured all genders the right to vote.\n
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\nThe Second Amendment and the Right to Bear Arms\n

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\nStudents interpret the Second Amendment. For this U.S. Constitution lesson, students examine the right to bear arms as they compare 2 Michigan Supreme Court cases and discuss their personal interpretations of the amendment.\n
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\nA Right to Bear Arms - One Patriot's View\n

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\nStudents research Samuel Adams' role in the crafting of the Second Amendment. They consider how Adams' views evolved with time and write a one-page response linking their research to current events.\n
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\nLesson 2: The Constitution: Our Guiding Document\n

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\nExplore the structure and content of the US Constitution in the second lesson of this five-part social studies series. A collection of activities, games, and videos complement a class reading of a document summarizing the US...\n
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\nMinnesota v. White: Exploring a Judicial Candidate’s First Amendment Rights\n

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\nAfter watching a documentary on the Supreme Court case Republican Party of Minnesota v. White, class members research how the First Amendment and free speech issues influence judicial elections and then conduct a mock judicial election.\n
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\nThe Second Amendment and the Right to Bear Arms\n

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\nLearners examine procedures and processes of the Michigan Supreme Court. They explain the Second Amendment to others. They compare and contrast two cases dealing with the Second Amendment.\n
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\nThe Constitution and Rights\n

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\nWhat's the right way to teach young historians about the Bill of Rights? Many an instructor has asked this question when pondering lesson plans over the US Constitution. The Constitution and Rights is a nifty resource that provides a...\n
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\nHigh schoolers focus on the 14th Amendment of the Bill of Rights to decide whether or not racism denies citizens of their rights under the amendment. They watch a movie, Every Two Seconds and complete a worksheet (included in the plan)...\n
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\nSupreme Court Case Study: District of Columbia Vs Heller\n

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\nExamine the Supreme Court case, District of Columbia vs Heller, to build a better understanding of the Bill of Rights. Learners visit three different websites, read the provided informational text, and then answer a series of critical...\n
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\nDoes the Use of Torture on Enemy Combatants Violate the 8th Amendment?\n

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\nTackle ethics in your high school history classes with a Socratic seminar about torture as a means for obtaining information. The plan allows for pupils to take the reins during the seminar. On the first day, class members read several...\n
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\nThe Bill of Rights - The First Ten Amendments to the Constitution\n

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\nThe Bill of Rights, and the First Ten Ammendments to the Constitution are the focus of this Social Studies presentation. Students view a presentation that nicely presents, not only what each Ammendment says, but examples of how they...\n
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