Juvenile Justice: The Case of Gerry Gault Grade Level: Middle Overview: In this lesson, students will learn about the events that led to the case In re Gault, and will […]
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Search Me Grade Level: Middle and High Overview: The lesson begins with students lined up in the front of the room. They are presented with a series of searches/seizures.
Residential Property Signs Grade Level: Middle and High Overview: This lesson uses City of Ladue v. Gilleo as the basis for discussion of First Amendment rights. Students will argue for
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Realizing the Dream Today Grade Level: Middle and High Overview:Students will analyze a political cartoon depicting Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the title of his famous speech, “I Have
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Different Treatment for Different Folks Grade Level: Middle Overview: The lesson begins with an illustration of the “separate but equal” doctrine – two water fountains are depicted, one labeled “colored”
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Exxon Valdez Grade Level: Middle and High Overview:This lesson highlights the Exxon Valdez story, including a photograph presentation, maps, personal stories, and Supreme Court documents. Individual parts may be selected
Environmental Laws Timeline Activity Grade Level: Middle/High Overview: Students will have to select 25 environmental laws in American history from a much larger list. Their goal is to produce their
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It’s Your Witness Grade Level: Middle Grade Level: Middle and High School Overview: This lesson examines the role of the attorney in court. This strategy can be used as a
In this lesson, students are asked to play a game – passing an object, such as an eraser – in which the rules are unclear and keep changing.
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