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This mini-lesson examines the Supreme Court’s ruling that the 14th Amendment’s Citizenship Clause did not apply to American Indians born on Native reservations. Students analyze a…
This mini-lesson covers the basics of the Supreme Court’s decision that required public schools to provide language supports to English and multilingual learners (ELs/MLs).…
This mini-lesson covers the basics of the Supreme Court’s decision that struck down state bans on interracial marriage. Students learn about the 14th Amendment’s Equal Protection…
This mini-lesson examines the Supreme Court case that pitted the interests of government economic projects against the religious rights of American Indians. Students learn about…
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…
This mini-lesson explores the Supreme Court’s decision that required the Professional Golf Association to accommodate competitors with disabilities in its tournaments. Students…
This mini-lesson covers the basics of the Supreme Court’s decision that found the Virginia Military Institute’s male-only admission policy discriminated against women. Students…
This mini-lesson explores the Supreme Court’s interpretation of the 14th Amendment’s Citizenship Clause. Students learn about the difference between jus sanguinis and jus soli…
What was the Framers’ vision for the role of the presidency? In this lesson, students examine why the Framers created the presidency, how it differed from leaders around the world,…
What are the powers of the president? In this lesson, students take a deep dive into Article II of the Constitution to examine the structure and function of the executive…
Everything changes over time. The presidency is no exception. In this lesson, students look at the Framers’ original vision for the presidency and explore how the role has expanded…
How much influence does the media have on the public’s perception of current issues? In this mini-lesson, students explore where news and information come from and how the media…
This country’s got problems! And that’s why the government creates public policy to try and resolve them. What is public policy? In this lesson, students explore various types of…
We know that the legislative branch makes policy and that the chief executive signs it into law. But what happens next? In this lesson, students take a deep dive into how public…
Politicians are everywhere—talk shows, radio, news reports, and social media. But why are they there? In this mini-lesson, students explore how elected officials use the mass media…
Why does it take so long for a public policy to be enacted? In this lesson, students take a deep dive into the six steps involved in creating public policy and the obstacles…
Nothing is set in stone. And that includes our rights. In this lesson, students learn how and why the courts can limit people’s civil rights and liberties. Students take on the…
Can a constitutional democracy function if the people don’t know the issues? In this lesson, students learn what freedom of the press means and why it was considered so important…
From cutting in line to hurting someone’s feelings, everyone's been accused of something. But what happens when people are accused of breaking the law? In this lesson, students…
Which civil liberties are in the First Amendment, and how do they impact you? In this lesson, students take a deep dive into the five freedoms protected by the First Amendment.…
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