Analyzing U.S. Constitution Changes & Supreme Court Impact
In this 8th-grade Civics lesson, students explore the evolution of the U.S. Constitution and Supreme Court decisions impacting civil rights. Activities involve analyzing historical changes, such as voting rights for women, and understanding the Supreme Court's role in reshaping societal norms. The class culminates in a discussion on how interpretations of the Constitution have influenced civil rights expansion.
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Topic 5 The Constitution, Amendments, and Supreme Court Decisions Local Task 8thGrade Civics
Overview In small groups, you will be completing two activities about the interpretation of the U.S. Constitution. First, you will analyze a timeline and answer questions on how the Constitution was changed to expand voting rights for women. Then you will examine a Supreme Court case and answer questions about how the Supreme Court s interpretations of the Constitution have led to changes in people s lives. Finally, groups will share their answers with the whole class.
Expanding Voting Rights for Women (Handout 1) Work with your small-group to complete Handout 1. Read and discuss the questions together, but each student should complete their own handout.
Analyze a Supreme Court case (Handout 2 or 3, and 4) Your small group will read a description of a Supreme Court case. Answer the questions about the case on Handout 4. Read and discuss the questions together, but each student should complete their own handout.
Whole-Class Discussion How has the U.S. Constitution been changed and interpreted? What roles have the legislative and judicial branches played in extending civil rights?
