[ISLMA-Share] researching Supreme court cases- high school seniors

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> Hi Librarians!
>
> Can anyone point me toward free resources for researching  "Supreme Court
> cases, decisions, and policy making as a result"? Class is Political
> Science and mostly seniors.
>
> I do have a printed book, but need more ideas.
>
> Here is what the teacher's assignment is: "You and your partner(s) will
> explore the policy-making of the Supreme Court in the area of civil
> liberties & civil rights. First you will be given a topic to research so
> you understand the significance of the liberty/right you will explore.
> Through studying actual Supreme Court cases you will develop a basic
> understanding of the important Constitutional issues that relate to your
> topic. You will also become familiar with various approaches to
> constitutional interpretation and how they are applied by the Court.
> Through analyzing the reasoning and opinions of the Justices, as well as
> shifts in Court doctrines/decision, you will examine the factors that shape
> and explain the Court’s policy decisions about your topic. Finally,  you
> will write about and present how the Court’s decisions have shaped your
> understanding of these important civil liberties and rights."
>
> Students will analyze political cartoons and interpret their relevance to
> their issue.
>
>
> Topics include Freedom of Religion, Expression, Press, Searches &
> Seizures, Due Process.
>
> The teacher did include names of some cases that relate, so that is a good
> start.
>
>
>
> Thank you for your time and advice!!!
>
>
> Lori McGreal
> lmcgreal at trinityhs.org
>
>
>
>
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