To Form a More Perfect Union - Landmark Supreme Court Cases
This weekly class will cover many of the most important Supreme Court decisions in the Court's history.
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Robert Hood
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(9)
What's included
1 live meeting
50 mins in-class hours per weekHomework
There will not be assignments or assessments, but I encourage each student to participate in the class discussion and to share how each case has impacted their lives.Grading
includedClass Experience
US Grade 8 - 11
It is hard to imagine the history of the United States without a Supreme Court. Yet, without the most critical case in the Court's history, Marbury v Madison, the Court might well lack the power we take for granted today. Here we will explore the specifics of each case and the short and long-term impacts of each, and how each shaped American society. Through this examination of these landmark cases, students will gain knowledge of each case and how each changed society. By examining each case, students will develop greater critical thinking skills and understand each case from multiple perspectives. Sept 13 - Week 1: Marbury v. Madison and McCulloch v. Maryland Sept 20 - Week 2: Worcester v. Georgia and Dred Scott v Sept 27 - Week 3:Plessy v. Ferguson and Weeks v. the United States Oct. 4 - Week 4: Schenck v. the United States and Olmstead v. the United States Oct 11 - Week 5: Powell v. Alabama, 1932 & West Coast Hotel v. Parrish, 1937 Oct 18 - Week 6: Minersville School District v. Gobitis & Endo v. the United States
Learning Goals
Students will broaden their knowledge of the Court's history and sharpen critical thinking skills.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Several cases covered in this class will examine racial discrimination (Plessy v Ferguson). These were and are significant milestones in America's progress towards equality for all. Cases such as Roe v. Wade and Obergefell v. Hodges will NOT be covered as I view them as inappropriate for this course's age range.
Supply List
N/A
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined October, 2020
5.0
9reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
I have more than twenty years of experience as a history teacher. Specifically, I taught United States history and American Government. I gave extensive attention to covering the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, and Supreme Court history in those classes. Numerous landmark cases were covered in great detail. I also taught a class titled Law and Order, in which students took part in mock trials.
Several cases covered in this class will examine racial discrimination (Plessy v Ferguson). These were and are significant milestones in America's progress towards equality for all. Cases such as Roe v. Wade and Obergefell v. Hodges will NOT be covered as I view them as inappropriate for this course's age range.
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Live Group Class
$15
weekly1x per week
50 min
Completed by 1 learner
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-18
2-6 learners per class
