Supreme Court Decisions [Paperback]

Jeffrey Stocks (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1593632975 | ISBN-13: 978-1593632977 | Publication Date: November 15, 2007 | Edition: 1

The rich history of the U.S. Supreme Court affects everyone, so why just lecture about the landmark court decisions when you can engage students in the cases that changed the course of history? In Supreme Court Decisions, students will make predictions, use their knowledge of the Constitution, gain the perspective of people living during a historical period of time, and judge a case for themselves.

The book takes students through 14 landmark cases including Dred Scott v. Sanford, Plessy v. Ferguson, Brown v. Board of Education, Mapp v. Ohio, Miranda v. Arizona, and more. Students will find cases such as New Jersey v. T.L.O. particularly interesting because of their continuing effect on and relevance to students in schools today.

Because these cases are sure to evoke different emotions and spark lively discussions among your students, the book also includes activities that will help you direct this energy into meaningful learning experiences. Your students will find the lessons in Supreme Court Decisions interesting, enjoyable, and engaging.

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About the Author

Jeff Stocks' teaching experience includes seven years of teaching Advanced Placement and gifted and talented classes in U.S. history, U.S. governemnt, and macroeconomics in the Katy Independent School District in Katy, TX. He was a charter member of Katy ISD's pre-AP/AP Social Studies Vertical Team, and helped write the district's curriculum in macroeconomics. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of Texas at Austin and earned a master's degree in English, curriculum and instruction, from the University of Houston. He is currently a high school administrator in Katy ISD.

Product Details

• Paperback: 112 pages
• Publisher: Prufrock Press; 1 edition (November 15, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1593632975
• ISBN-13: 978-1593632977
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.3 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #864,083 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars "Supreme Court Decisions" is very strongly recommended for both classroom and home-schooling curriculums., February 3, 2008

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This review is from: Supreme Court Decisions (Paperback)

Specifically designed for use by students in grades 7 through 12, "Supreme Court Decisions: Scenarios, Simulations, and Activities for Understanding and Evaluating 14 Landmark Court Cases" by academician and curriculum developer Jeffrey D. Stocks introduces the United States Supreme Court and how it makes landmark decisions that has influenced and shaped American public life and government. Through the illustrative use of fourteen actual court cases ranging from Dred Scott v. Sanford that dealt with slavery, to Brown v. Board of Education that dealt with race-based discrimination in education, to Miranda v. Arizona that dealt with the rights of persons accused of crimes, "Supreme Court Decisions" will enable students to gain perspectives of Americans living during historical periods of time, how the United States Constitution has been interpreted to resolve matters in diverse and often complex social issues, how to make predictions and judge a case for themselves through the use of critical and creative thinking. "Supreme Court Decisions" is very strongly recommended for both classroom and home-schooling curriculums.