In McCulloch v. Maryland, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that Congress had …
In McCulloch v. Maryland, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that Congress had the authority to charter a national bank based on the “necessary and proper” clause of the Constitution. In later years, this “implied power” enabled Congress to pass laws in many different areas. Access to this resource requires a free educator login.
A deep dive into McDonald v. Chicago, a 2010 Supreme Court case …
A deep dive into McDonald v. Chicago, a 2010 Supreme Court case that ruled that the Second Amendment's right to keep and bear arms for self-defense in one's home is applicable to the states through the Fourteenth Amendment. In this video, Kim discusses the case with litigator Alan Gura and Elizabeth Wydra, President of the Constitutional Accountability Center.
In this webinar, hosted by the Center for Civic Education, teachers shared …
In this webinar, hosted by the Center for Civic Education, teachers shared their plans for teaching civics, government, and history with a focus on the We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution program during the 2020-21 school year in the uncertain context of the continuing COVID-19 pandemic.
Smithsonian resource. Multiple short videos show how American scientists and innovators were …
Smithsonian resource. Multiple short videos show how American scientists and innovators were prominent in the 1800s and their contributions to society.
The purpose of this lesson is to explain the two overarching modes …
The purpose of this lesson is to explain the two overarching modes of constitutional interpretation – strict and loose construction – and their use and application to particular Supreme Court cases. After an in-class investigation activity to explore the various methods of interpretation, students will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their command of these definitions and express their opinions of the merits and limitations of each method during a mock Supreme Court session where students will revisit the Court’s opinions in Brown v. Board of Education (school segregation) and DC v. Heller (Second Amendment).
This collection uses primary sources to explore the Bracero Program. Digital Public …
This collection uses primary sources to explore the Bracero Program. Digital Public Library of America Primary Source Sets are designed to help students develop their critical thinking skills and draw diverse material from libraries, archives, and museums across the United States. Each set includes an overview, ten to fifteen primary sources, links to related resources, and a teaching guide. These sets were created and reviewed by the teachers on the DPLA's Education Advisory Committee.
Michigan. The Mitten State. Surrounded by the Great Lakes, filled with many …
Michigan. The Mitten State. Surrounded by the Great Lakes, filled with many natural wonders and a rich history. Learn about Michigan in our third grade offering from the Michigan Open Book Project.
Students will use ArcGIS Online to evaluate migration at the global, regional, …
Students will use ArcGIS Online to evaluate migration at the global, regional, and local scales.
GeoInquiries are designed to be fast and easy-to-use instructional resources that incorporate advanced web mapping technology. Each 15-minute activity in a collection is intended to be presented by the instructor from a single computer/projector classroom arrangement. No installation, fees, or logins are necessary to use these materials and software.
"Migrations forcées au Canada" se veut un répertoire complet de ressources d’enseignement …
"Migrations forcées au Canada" se veut un répertoire complet de ressources d’enseignement et d’apprentissage en lien avec les déplacements vers le Canada et au sein même du pays, en passant par la colonisation et l’esclavage, la traite des personnes, l’apatridie, la protection des personnes réfugiées et la réinstallation. Chaque section offre une compilation de ressources multimédias pour présenter les enjeux clés aux personnes étudiantes et chercheuses, ainsi qu’au grand public.
Minimum efficient scale (MES) is the quantity at which a firm’s long …
Minimum efficient scale (MES) is the quantity at which a firm’s long run average total cost curve stops falling, and the size of a firm’s MES relative to the size of the market has a strong influence on market structure— large MES is associated with more concentrated markets.
Another type of price control is a price floor, which is a …
Another type of price control is a price floor, which is a minimum legal price. A real world example of a price floor is a minimum wage. In this video we explore how a minimum wage might affect a perfectly competitive labor market. Created by Sal Khan.
A deep dive into Miranda v. Arizona, a Supreme Court case decided …
A deep dive into Miranda v. Arizona, a Supreme Court case decided in 1966. This case established the "Miranda rule," which requires police to inform suspects in police custody of their rights. In this video, Kim discusses the case with scholars Paul Cassell and Jeffrey Rosen.
Case background and primary source documents concerning the Supreme Court case of …
Case background and primary source documents concerning the Supreme Court case of Miranda v. Arizona. Dealing with the Fifth and Sixth Amendments and whether or not the accused needs to be advised of their rights upon arrest, this lesson asks students to evaluate the extent to which Miranda is the fulfillment of the legal tradition of the promise against self-incrimination.
The U.S. Supreme Court agreed, deciding that the police had not taken …
The U.S. Supreme Court agreed, deciding that the police had not taken proper steps to inform Miranda of his constitutional rights. This resource includes teacher materials, guides, and activities for teaching about this Supreme Court case.
Missouri v. Seibert (2004) asked the U.S. Supreme Court to decide whether …
Missouri v. Seibert (2004) asked the U.S. Supreme Court to decide whether a popular police technique for eliciting confessions violated constitutional protections. The Court ruled that the practice of questioning a suspect to the point of confession, notifying them of their rights, and having them voluntarily waive their rights to confess a second time was unconstitutional.
Mistretta v. United States (1989) asked the Supreme Court to decide whether …
Mistretta v. United States (1989) asked the Supreme Court to decide whether the United States Sentencing Commission, created by Congress through the Sentencing Reform Act of 1984, was constitutional. The court found that the Congress could use practical and specific legislation to form a special commission, dedicated to creating and maintaining federal sentencing guidelines.
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