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Meet the Supremes Teacher's Guide
Learning Objectives
- Describe the facts underlying a variety of Supreme Court cases
- Identify the constitutional rights at issue in each case
- Identify the main arguments put forth in each case
- Describe and analyze the Supreme Court’s decision
- Identify the long-term impact of the Court’s decision on people’s lives
Overview
This guide provides summaries of all the cases outlined in the Massachusetts Frameworks. It also includes 12 supplemental cases that highlight the experiences of people from diverse backgrounds. The guide provides links back to our Landmark Library mini-lessons and is accompanied by The Research Roadmap, a graphic organizer for researching a Supreme Court case.
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