Background:

As you have learned, the Supreme Court’s job is to decide the Constitutionality of various laws and cases brought to their attention. Often times, these cases involve deciding if a person’s rights under the Bill of Rights have been violated. The decisions made by the Supreme Court affect every American citizen of any age. There have been many cases brought to the Supreme Court that affect your rights as student.

In this project you and a partner will choose one of the Supreme Court Cases listed below to research and present to the class through a round table discussion. All of the Supreme Court cases relate to the Bill of Rights and many of the Supreme Court cases you can choose from involve student rights. 

Learning Targets:

1. I can gather and synthesize reputable sources on my chosen Supreme Court case.
2. I can create an informative presentation on my chosen Supreme Court case with my partner.
3. I can communicate the essential facts and issues that arise with my chosen Supreme Court case.
4. I can communicate my opinion on how the Supreme Court Justices should resolve my peer’s Supreme Court Cases.
5. I can connect how Supreme Court decisions effect my life. 

For Your Notes and Work Cited:

For Your Research:

For Your Presentation: