Meet the Supremes Teacher's Guide
Lesson Plan
This document offers teachers a “quick peek” at the background, arguments, decisions, and rationale for some landmark Supreme Court cases. The cases are…
Overview
This document offers teachers a “quick peek” at the background, arguments, decisions, and rationale for some landmark Supreme Court cases. The cases are organized into four thematic categories and include links to mini-lessons on specific cases where available. The Guide also provides the general learning objectives for all of the mini-lessons found in the Landmark Library.
Grade Levels
- 6-8
- 9-12
Learning Objectives
- Describe the facts underlying a variety of landmark cases.
- Identify the Constitutional rights at issue in each case.
- Identify the main arguments put forth in each case.
- Describe the Supreme Court’s decision and analysis.
- Identify the long-term impact of the Court’s decision.