Scholars research and discuss the Supreme Court case Roe v. Wade in the early 1970s. They answer and reflect on the topic of abortion using discussion questions as a guide. They form their opinions of exactly what role the government should play in providing equal rights to all. 

Concepts

abortion, supreme court cases, women's rights, equal rights, women's movements

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Additional Tags

social studies

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Instructional Ideas

• Debate the ruling of Roe v. Wade as extension of the video lesson
• Research today's current events to uncover where equal rights are still an issue in society

Classroom Considerations

• Keep in mind the sensitivity of the topic with members of the class 

Pros

• Lesson includes additional videos for extension and further discussion
• Gives discussion questions to use both during and after viewing the video clip

Cons

• None

Common Core

RH.9-10.1 RH.9-10.2 RH.9-10.3 RH.11-12.1 RH.11-12.2 RH.11-12.3