USH.SS.20.A

Analyze the effects of landmark U.S. Supreme Court decisions, including Plessy v. Ferguson, Brown v. Board of Education, Hernandez v. Texas, Tinker v. Des Moines, and Wisconsin v. Yoder.

United States History Studies Since 1877 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2010

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Vocabulary
effectslandmark U.S. Supreme Court decisionsPlessy v. FergusonBrown v. Board of EducationHernandez v. TexasTinker v. Des MoinesWisconsin v. Yoder
Skills
  • identify (landmark U.S. Supreme Court decisions) #dok1
  • summarize (effects of Supreme Court decisions) #dok2
  • analyze (the effects of Supreme Court decisions on American society) #dok3
  • compare (the outcomes and impacts of landmark Supreme Court decisions) #dok3
  • evaluate (the historical significance of Supreme Court decisions) #dok4
Learning Targets
  • I can identify landmark U.S. Supreme Court decisions such as Plessy v. Ferguson, Brown v. Board of Education, Hernandez v. Texas, Tinker v. Des Moines, and Wisconsin v. Yoder. #dok1
  • I can summarize the effects of landmark Supreme Court decisions on American society. #dok2
  • I can analyze the impact of landmark Supreme Court decisions in shaping social and legal changes in the United States. #dok3
  • I can compare the outcomes of different Supreme Court decisions and their influence on civil rights and liberties. #dok3
  • I can evaluate the significance of landmark Supreme Court cases in the context of broader historical movements and societal change. #dok4
Big Ideas
  • Landmark Supreme Court decisions have profoundly shaped American society, laws, and the interpretation of constitutional rights.
  • The effects of Supreme Court rulings extend beyond the cases themselves, influencing social movements, legal precedents, and the everyday lives of Americans.
Essential Questions
  • How do landmark Supreme Court decisions affect American society and its laws?
  • In what ways have rulings such as Brown v. Board of Education and Tinker v. Des Moines influenced civil rights and liberties?
  • Why do some Supreme Court cases become considered 'landmark,' and what sets them apart from other cases?
  • How have the effects of Supreme Court decisions evolved over time?
  • What role does the Supreme Court play in responding to and shaping social change in the United States?