Obergefell v. Hodges (2015)
Lesson Plan
This mini-lesson covers the basics of the Supreme Court’s decision that extended marriage rights to same-sex couples. Students learn about the 14th Amendment’s…
Overview
This mini-lesson covers the basics of the Supreme Court’s decision that extended marriage rights to same-sex couples. Students learn about the 14th Amendment’s Equal Protection and Due Process Clauses, and how the Court’s interpretation of them reinforced that marriage is a fundamental right.
Grade Levels
- 6-8
- 9-12
Learning Objectives
- Define the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment
- Identify the main arguments put forth in the case
- Describe the Supreme Court’s decision and rationale
- Identify how the 14th Amendment has been applied in different Supreme Court decisions
- Analyze the factors that influence a justice’s decision