You Be the Judge: Supreme Court Cases, First Amendment, PBL (Journalism)
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⭐️ Press Law and Ethics Unit:This is a comprehensive student press law unit plan that is designed to walk students through an introduction to the First Amendment, Hazelwood, and landmark Supreme Court cases, and their impact on student press rights. Students will also learn about ethical consideratioPrice $16.17Original Price $17.97Save $1.80
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Help your students apply their understanding about the First Amendment, landmark Supreme Court cases, and their Constitutional significance by engaging in this fun authentic project-based-learning activity. This highly engaging activity asks students to put themselves in the shoes of a Supreme Court judge by evaluating a fictional Supreme Court case and drawing conclusions based on research.
➡️ There are 15 fictional cases on the following topics:
- Anonymous sources
- Controversial topics
- Data privacy
- Editorial independence
- Libel (public figures and private citizens)
- Misquoting sources
- Photography
- Prior review
- Private schools
- Provocative content in theater
- Slander
- Social media
For each case, students will be provided:
- Background
- A description of the incident
- Lower court decisions
- A constitutional question this case addresses
- Arguments on both sides
- Amicus briefs
- Significance of the case as it relates to the First Amendment
*A list of website links and resources are included so students have a starting point!
➡️ Included in this resource is an assignment which outlines the following steps: an overview of the incident, research the legal precedent based on landmark Supreme Court cases, and formulate a decision based on the evidence and conclusions.
An editable grading rubric is included to assess your students on their project.
This project can be completed individually, in pairs, or small groups for cooperative learning groups.
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