1. Miranda v. Arizona, Plessy v. Ferguson, Brown v. Board of Education
SS.7.C.3.12: Analyze the significance and outcomes of landmark Supreme Court cases including, but not limited to, Marbury v. Madison, Plessy v. Ferguson, Brown v. Board of Education, Gideon v. Wainwright, Miranda v. Arizona, In re Gault, Tinker v. Des Moines, Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier, United States v. Nixon, and Bush v. Gore.
Essential Question:
What are the outcomes of select landmark Supreme Court cases?
Why are these cases significant?

2. Bell Ringer – 3 minutes
2. Which statement identifies the significance of the US Supreme Court decision in Brown v. Board of Education (1954)?
It overturned racial segregation in public schools.
It overturned the earlier decision of Gideon v. Wainwright.
It upheld state laws requiring the payment of poll taxes to vote.
It upheld state laws requiring racial segregation on railroad cars.
1. Which statement describes the significance of the US Supreme Court’s decisions in Miranda v Arizona (1966)?
Southern states could no longer maintain racially segregated public schools.
States could no longer have racial quotas as part of their affirmative action programs.
Individual accused of serious crimes unable to pay for an attorney were entitled to a state-sponsored one
Suspects had to be told of their right to have an attorney present or to remain silent during police interrogations.
Answers: 1 is D, 2 is A

3. Hook
Brown v Board/Plessy v Ferguson, Maranda v Arizona, Bush v Gore, Marbury v Madison

4. “I Do” Rights of the Accused Racial Segregation First Amendment Rights
Gideon v Wainwright (Entitled to Court Appointed Attorney)
Miranda v Arizona (Suspect must be read rights)
In re Gault (Minors and due process rights)
First Amendment Rights
Tinker v Des Moines (Students have free speech)
Hazelwood v Kuhlmeier (Schools can censor)
Judicial Review
Marbury v Madison (Established Judicial Review)
Racial Segregation
Plessy v Ferguson (racial segregation – separate but equal)
Brown v Board of Education (Overturned Plessy, segregation has no place in education)
Discuss which aspect of the Constitution is being addressed, upheld, changed, deleted, or added as a direct impact of each Court Case. Check for Understanding before moving forward. Recall in class activities students engaged in to learn abut each case previously.
Presidential Power
United States v Nixon (All equal under law)
Bush v Gore (Halt of recount for election)

5. “We Do” Work in small groups 
Which three court cases have had the greatest impact on our nation today? Explain your choice and the impact for each case.

6. Bell Ringer Check for Understanding
2. Which statement identifies the significance of the US Supreme Court decision in Brown v. Board of Education (1954)?
It overturned racial segregation in public schools.
It overturned the earlier decision of Gideon v. Wainwright.
It upheld state laws requiring the payment of poll taxes to vote.
It upheld state laws requiring racial segregation on railroad cars.
1. Which statement describes the significance of the US Supreme Court’s decisions in Miranda v Arizona (1966)?
Southern states could no longer maintain racially segregated public schools.
States could no longer have racial quotas as part of their affirmative action programs.
Individual accused of serious crimes unable to pay for an attorney were entitled to a state-sponsored one
Suspects had to be told of their right to have an attorney present or to remain silent during police interrogations.
Answers: 1 is D, 2 is A

7. “You Do” – Let’s Practice!2.
1. Which was an outcome of the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Brown v. Board of Education (1954)?
A. Administrators may limit the content of student publications.
B. Public school districts that segregate deny equal protection.
C. Students have a reduced expectation of privacy in school.
D. Criminal defendants have the right to an attorney.
Answers: 1 is B, 2 is A

8. Exit Slip Answer the following in your interactive journal:
What are the outcomes of select landmark Supreme Court cases?
Why are these cases significant?