You will be assigned in class a landmark case to research and present the significance of. Once assigned your case, you must research, take notes on, and thoroughly understand the Court’s decision and its significance to American society and government.
Remember you must have at least 3 sources.
A list of sites is provided in the attachment for help you in your research. You will also find in the attachment:
- The Project Planning Worksheet – Due on Wednesday March 8, 2023
- The Landmark Case Research Notes – Due on Wednesday March 8, 2023
- The Rubric that will be used to grade your assignment
- List of roles that you will choose from to present your assignment – Due on Tuesday March 14, 2023
Your presentation should be a MAXIMUM of 3 minutes.
Please see the Worksheet and Planning Sheet in a Word document so that you can type on it
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Case Overview: Give a brief overview of the case. Explain who the participants were, the background, and problems that led to the case. What were the arguments for the plaintiff and defendant? |
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Constitutional Question: Why did this case go to the Supreme Court? Why did the Court agree to hear it? What was the Constitutional question raised by the participants? |
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Court Decision: What was did they decide this way? What was the actual vote count? [For example: 5-4] Was there a dissenting and/or concurring opinion to the majority? How are the concurrent opinions different from the majority opinion? |
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Significance: Provide an significance. What impact did the case have on America? Explain whether you think the case was fairly settled. |
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To better understand the social and political impact of the Supreme Court, you will be assigned a landmark case
to research and present the significance of. Once assigned your case, you must research, take notes on, and
thoroughly understand the and its significance to American society and government.
1) Case Overview: Give a brief overview of the case. Explain who the participants were, the
background, and problems that led to the case. What were the arguments for the plaintiff and
defendant?
2) Constitutional Question: Why did this case go to the Supreme Court? Why did the Court agree
to hear it? What was the Constitutional question raised by the participants?
3) Court Decision: What w
actual vote count? [For example: 5-4] Was there a dissenting and/or concurring opinion to the
majority? How are the concurrent opinions different from the majority opinion?
4) Significance:
America? Explain whether you think the case was fairly settled.
You need at least 3 sources for this project. Using a variety of sources will give you a well-rounded
perspective of your case. Try to find different views of your case as well. if you might disagree with a point
of view, it is important to include it in your research so that you can better understand it. The following sites
should be helpful in your research:
https://www.supremecourt.gov
https://www.landmarkcases.org
https://www.oyez.org
https://www.law.cornell.edu/supct/cases/topic.htm
https://caselaw.findlaw.com/court/us-supreme-court
http://www.uscourts.gov/about-federal-courts/educational-resources/supreme-court-landmarks
After finishing your research, you need to decide how to best present your project. You will need to present
-world career that best matches your interests and
abilities. This means that you have many different ways to share your findings! You should select a PBL format
that reflects your skills and interests.
As long as you can accurately and effectively present all the required information above, you have many
different options for how to present your research findings. No one choice is more or less work than another.
All require the same thorough investigation of the topic.
For example, a Blogger would create a blog about this case and create posts that answer all the requirements.
A Clothing Designer might design a t-shirt line with text and imagery about the case. Product descriptions
next to each shirt could provide the supporting details described above. A Teacher could create a PowerPoint
and lesson plan on the case. A Podcaster can create a 5-7 minute recorded podcast on the case. A
Documentary Filmmaker could create a short film about the case.
No matter what the career-based project format you select is, you must fully understand and explain the
Case, Constitutional Question, Court Decision, and Significance. That understanding must be apparent in
your final product!
This list of 25 real-world careers can be used to select how you want to present your findings on your landmark
just how you want to present your findings.
Advertising Director
Advertising directors oversee
campaigns launched by an
organization to inform the public
about a company’s services.
Architect
Architects design new buildings and
structures as well as work to restore
and conserve existing ones.
Art Director
Art Directors are responsible for
formulating design concepts and
presentations for print,
broadcasting, and other media.
Broadcast News Reporter
Broadcast News Reporters research
newsworthy events then write copy
and present the news to the public.
Blogger
Bloggers create, design, and
develop content for continuously
related to various topics.
Choreographer
Choreographers plan, create, and
instruct new dance routines and
direct rehearsals for stage
productions.
Clothing Designer
Clothing designers study fashion
trends, sketch designs, and select
fabrics to create the dresses, suits,
shoes, and other clothing and
accessories purchased by people
every day.
Curriculum Writer
Curriculum Writers curates the
topics that students learn and the
materials that teachers use in the
classroom.
Documentary Filmmaker
Documentary Filmmakers start with
the concept for a real-life project
and turn it into a finished film.
Editorial Writer
An Editorial Writer writes
persuasive arguments intended to
stimulate public opinion about
various topics.
Fine Artist
Fine Artists include painters,
illustrators, and sculptors who
create artwork using a variety of
media and techniques.
Game Designer
Game designers create console, PC,
mobile or traditional board games
on various platforms. They develop
direction, but the code that governs
gameplay and the levels of a game.
Graphic Designer
Graphic designers plan, analyze,
and create visual solutions to
communications problems in print,
electronic, and film media.
Instructional Designer
Instructional Designers develop
instructional materials and products
for the technology-based redesign
of courses.
Interior Designer
Interior Designers map out room
dimensions, create color palettes,
and select furniture to create interior
Landscape Architect
Landscape Architects plan and
design outdoor landscapes for
residential, commercial, or
industrial sites.
Mobile App Developer
App Developers designs, tests, and
programs mobile applications.
Music Director
Music Directors conduct and direct
instrumental or vocal music
performances.
Museum Curator
Curators assemble, manage and
present artistic and cultural
collections for museums.
Newspaper Editor
Editors oversee which stories are
covered and featured as well as the
layout of a newspaper.
News Correspondent
Correspondents cover newsworthy
topics in the field for radio, TV, or
printed publications.
Podcaster Producer
Podcasters Producers create
immersive audio stories that can be
streamed or downloaded.
Public Relations Manager
PR Managers are responsible for
maintaining a favorable public
image for their client. They must
fully understand different
perspectives and work to mold them
to their liking.
Screenwriter
Screenwriters write scripts/stories
for films and TV shows.
Website Developer
Web developers are responsible for
the design, coding, layout, and
content of an entire website.
The main idea is for students to use their own talents and interests to present their projects, so many students will
already have knowledge about how to create them. However, here are some tips and suggestions to help answer
student questions.
Advertising Director
For this, students should create a
campaign through either print,
video, or audio to inform the
audience about their findings.
Architect
Options include designing a
memorial, museum, or building
dedicated to a historical figure (i.e.
presidential library) and present
blueprints with descriptive
paragraphs about each section.
Art Director
Similar to Advertising Director but
without slogans and such.
Broadcast News Reporter
Students should be responsible for
writing scripts and filming the news
reports. iMovie is a great tool for
making these look professional.
Blogger
Blogger.com is a very easy to use site
for students to create blogs. A certain
number of entries are required to fully
respond to your case.
Choreographer
Good for dramatic events that could
be shown through interpretive
dance (e.g. Trail of Tears).
However, an accompanying
narrator or guidebook is needed to
provide background.
Clothing Designer
T-shirts with designs make the best
project for designers. Likely a line
of shirts with slogans, patterns, and
visuals to tell the story.
Curriculum Writer
Can include a blueprint for a
curriculum along with
accompanying resources like PPTs
or worksheets.
Documentary Filmmaker
Great for budding filmmakers
again iMovie is a great tool to use
for editing on any iPad or iPhone.
Editorial Writer
Great for opinionated students &
good writers. A minimum number
of editorials is needed so students
can fully delve into the topic.
Fine Artist
Can include paintings, sculptures,
etc. but definitely a series of works
to show the topic fully and
explanations for each.
Game Designer
A great online tool is flowlab.io
which allows students to create
games online and is free for a basic
plan. Great for tech-savvy students.
Graphic Designer
A wide range of possible projects fit
here from print media, magazine
covers, advertising, etc.
Instructional Designer
Similar to a Curriculum Writer but
with more of a focus on the
educational materials than the
curriculum itself.
Interior Designer
Students can create a museum space
or imagine that they are responsible
for designing the interior of a
historic landmark like Lincoln
Cottage.
Landscape Architect
Similar to an Architect but with
outdoor spaces. Students can design
parks or outdoor spaces devoted to
a topic.
Mobile App Developer
own but appypie.com is a good, free
app maker software.
Music Director
Students can create their own songs,
rap, or curate a group of songs for a
performance with explanation for
each and its connection to the project.
Museum Curator
Students design an entire exhibit
with visuals and descriptors
dedicated to their subject.
Newspaper Editor
I have students design a full,
multiple page newspaper.
makemynewspaper.com is a great
tool.
News Correspondent
Like the Broadcast Reporter but
with more field/location work.
Podcaster Producer
Garageband for Mac is a great
audio editor to create podcasts.
Anchor.fm is a good online tool for
creating them.
Public Relations Manager
Similar to Advertising Directors but
should include a wider range of
outputs.
Screenwriter
Great for creative writers.
Trelby.org and Celtx.com both offer
free screenwriting tools.
Website Developer
Wix.com is a great free tool to
create webpages for students.
Name (s) ___________________________________________________________________
Supreme
Court
Decision
Aspects of the
Case to
Research
Sources Used
Real World
Role
Project
Output
Description
Required
Tasks
To-Do Completed
Name _________________________________
Landmark Court Case
Case Overview: Give a brief
overview of the case.
Explain who the
participants were, the
background, and problems
that led to the case. What
were the arguments for the
plaintiff and defendant?
Constitutional Question: Why
did this case go to the
Supreme Court? Why did
the Court agree to hear it?
What was the
Constitutional question
raised by the participants?
Court Decision: What was
did they decide this way?
What was the actual vote
count? [For example: 5-4]
Was there a dissenting
and/or concurring opinion
to the majority? How are
the concurrent opinions
different from the majority
opinion?
Significance: Provide an
significance. What impact
did the case have on
America? Explain whether
you think the case was
fairly settled.
Criteria Exemplary Commendable Acceptable
Needs
Improvement
Supreme Court
Case Overview
Provides overview of the case,
participants, background, and
problems that led to it.
Arguments for the plaintiff and
defendant are thoroughly
covered.
Some elements
are slightly
lacking or not
immediately
apparent.
Several
elements are
lacking and
not apparent.
Several elements
are entirely
missing from the
final product.
Constitutional
Question
Project explains why the case
went and the Constitutional
questions raised by the
participants.
Some elements
are slightly
lacking or not
immediately
apparent.
Several
elements are
lacking and
not apparent.
Several elements
are entirely
missing from the
final product.
Court Decision
decision, including vote and
then a thorough overview of the
majority and (if applicable)
dissenting opinions.
Some elements
are slightly
lacking or not
immediately
apparent.
Several
elements are
lacking and
not apparent.
Several elements
are entirely
missing from the
final product.
Significance
The is
thoroughly explained as is the
impact on America. An
analysis of the opinion is
provided through a
Constitutional lens.
Some elements
are slightly
lacking or not
immediately
apparent.
Several
elements are
lacking and
not apparent.
Several elements
are entirely
missing from the
final product.
Real World
Role Final
Product
Project is well organized,
original, and creative. It shows
attention to detail and the
Supreme Court case and final
product fit together perfectly.
Some elements
are slightly
lacking or not
immediately
apparent.
Several
elements are
lacking and
not apparent.
Several elements
are entirely
missing from the
final product.
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