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How to get the most out of Supreme Court Landmark Cases with Alison Stanley, JD:

• First, read the course details below.

• Prepare a notebook for note-taking and homework.

• Students begin the course by clicking on the "Recording" and watching the instructor's lecture for Class One.

• Complete the Week One Activities.

• If you need review, go back and watch the recording again and/or go over the Powerpoint.

• Repeat until all classes are complete.

• Once the course is completed to the parent's satisfaction, there is a Certificate of Completion at the end to be filled in for your records. Homeschool Connections does not provide record keeping.

Total Classes: 7

Duration: 55 minutes

Prerequisite: None

Suggested Grade Level: 9th to 12th grade

Suggested Credit: ½ semester Government or Law. For a full semester, precede with Mr. Rivet’s Political Philosophies and Systems.

Instructor: Alison Stanley, JD

Course Description: This course will be mix of literature and law.  Students will learn how to write a case brief as well as read and comprehend key Supreme Court opinions that have shaped our country including Marbury v. Madison, Brown v. Board of Education and Roe v. Wade.  Various methods of legal reasoning will be explored and employed.  During the first class, the instructor will allow students the opportunity to submit cases they are interested in reviewing.

Course Materials: All materials will be provided free by the instructor.

Homework: Homework will include reading one landmark case per week, writing case briefs, and answering questions. Homework should take a student one to two hours a week to complete.

Answer Key: An answer key booklet is included with this course.

Technical Help: If you have any technical trouble or questions about course content, please email us at homeschoolconnections@gmail.com.

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