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McCullough v. Maryland Lesson Plan
Publisher
State Bar of Texas
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8th
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Social Studies & History
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Duration
1 hr
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McCullough v. Maryland

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This McCullough v. Maryland lesson plan also includes:
  • McCulloch v. Maryland (1819)
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Can a state government tax the federal government? The Supreme Court case McCullough v. Maryland explores different governments in the United States. Scholars research the court's decision with a video and discussion. They formulate their own opinions using questions about issue of implied powers of the national government.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

mcculloch v. maryland, supreme court cases, constitutional law

Additional Tags

social studies

Instructional Ideas

  • Preview the lesson with quick reading on the McCullough v. Maryland case with a Review for Kids
  • Extend instruction with an additional quick video clip on the nature of the Supreme Court decision

Classroom Considerations

  • Lesson calls for teachers to pause the video at certain points

Pros

  • Provides a quick video clip for those who learn visually 
  • Includes guided teacher notes to assist with class instruction 

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RH.6-8.1 RH.6-8.2 RH.6-8.3

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