Instructional Video

Gibbons vs. Ogden

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Who has the authority? Viewers investigate the case of Gibbons vs. Ogden. They examine the issue of a Supremacy Clause in determining what powers the federal government would have over trade in the United States. This is the seventh installment of a 10-part series. 

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CCSS: Adaptable
Instructional Ideas
  • Create a set of questions to be answered while viewing the video clip on the court case
  • Set up an actual court room and assign three groups to role play: Gibbons; Ogden; and the Supreme Court
Classroom Considerations

  • This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
  • Video is brief and factually correct
  • Audio and visual learners benefit from the short video clip to better understand the Gibbons vs. Ogden case
Cons
  • Does not include any materials for classroom use