Garland v. Cargill
The Gun Control Act of 1968 requires any manufacturer or dealer of “firearms” to obtain a federal license, to maintain records related to the acquisition and transfer of firearms, and […]
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Lesson Plans
Moody v. NetChoice, LLC and Netchoice, LLC v. Paxton
In 2021, Florida and Texas both enacted laws that restricted how social-media platforms could moderate content provided by users of the platforms. Moreover, both states’ laws required platforms to notify
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Trump v. Anderson
Colorado voters sued former President Donald J. Trump and the Colorado secretary of state in state court seeking an order excluding Trump from the state’s 2024 presidential primary ballot. The
Voting and Elections 101
There are a number of high-quality free educational resources for students to learn about voting and elections and to participate in voting simulations. Here are a few, with pro tips to guide you.
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Poetry Speaks in American Democracy
This lesson can be customized to student and classroom perspectives and time constraints. It starts with a discussion of poetry as an expressive art form accessible to all. There are suggested poems to read, compare, and discuss in terms of their authors’ contributing voices to American democracy.
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American Voting Rights: Deep Dive Into Primary Sources
During this lesson, students will explore the evolution of voting rights throughout American history. Students will gain a fuller understanding of how the right to vote has evolved and why it is critical aspect of using our voice in our American democracy.
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Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization
Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization Two landmark U.S. Supreme Court cases established legal standards related to abortion. Under Roe v. Wade (1973), the Court ruled that a woman has
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Biden v. Nebraska & Department of Education v. Brown
Biden v. Nebraska & Department of Education v. Brown To ensure that federal student loan borrowers were not “in a worse position financially as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic,”
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Civics, Civility, and Collaboration in the Courtroom: What Makes a Good Judge?
This lesson introduces young students to what a judge is and what they do in court settings. Then it explores what qualities and skills a judge must possess and use in order to be effective. This discussion may be scaled up or down depending on students’ understanding. To facilitate discussion there are three prompts that may be used in any combination appropriate for students’ understanding.
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The First Amendment, Protests, Community Safety, and Civility
During this lesson, students will explore various protests and public rallies and then review Supreme Court cases dealing with protests, civil rights, community safety and the First Amendment. Students then have an option to view a video on the power of protests for civil rights movements.
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