"The Supreme Court, of course, has the responsibility of ensuring that our …
"The Supreme Court, of course, has the responsibility of ensuring that our government never oversteps its proper bounds or violates the rights of individuals. But the Court must also recognize the limits on itself and respect the choices made by the American people."
—Elena Kagan, Associate Justice of the Supreme Court and the first woman to serve as Solicitor General of the United States.
As one of the three branches of the U.S. federal government, the Supreme Court is an essential part of civics education. In this lesson, students will learn about the structure and purpose of the Supreme Court and analyze the landmark Tinker v. Des Moines (1969) case about student free speech in schools. Once students have analyzed the case and its significance in U.S. history, they will participate in a research-based simulation about student free speech and social media before their own Supreme Court. What are the Constitutional responsibilities and powers of the Supreme Court? How does the judiciary system function alongside the other two branches of government? How does the Supreme Court protect your First Amendment rights? Analyze the Constitutional roles and responsibilities of the judiciary system and the Supreme Court. Analyze Supreme Court rulings and develop an evidence-based argument regarding the First Amendment. Simulate how a Supreme Court case is researched and argued, and evaluate the proceedings and outcome.
The focus of this study is to research the need to provide …
The focus of this study is to research the need to provide financial education to adults in a community through a community education program. Financial literacy allows individuals to make informed and effective financial decisions. Research has proven that as adults age, their financial needs change and many are left unprepared without support or resources. These are changes such as additional healthcare expenses, retirement planning, and living off a fixed income. It is also noted that young adults are transitioning into adulthood at a slower pace and often adding unplanned extra expenses to their parents. Participants are asked to conduct an anonymous survey. The survey will collect information such as gender and age group. Other data collected will include the interest of taking a personal finance course through the community education program, topics of interests as well as ranking the topics from very interested to not interested, how often the course should run, what time of the year it should run, and finally on what platform it should be delivered such as in-person, online, or in-person and online. Data collected from the survey will determine if there is a want for a personal finance course in the community.
For irrigated crops, knowing when and how much water to apply has …
For irrigated crops, knowing when and how much water to apply has long been a matter of experience and guesswork. In a changing climate, new technology can reduce this uncertainty, enabling farmers to make every drop of water count.
As the number of ice-free days in the seas surrounding Alaska increases …
As the number of ice-free days in the seas surrounding Alaska increases over time, so do opportunities. Oil and gas companies are ramping up offshore exploration and drilling in the Arctic and the shipping industry is increasing traffic around and through the region. As a result, Arctic residents may have new opportunities for jobs and development across the region. Theres also a downside to the increased activity. Oil and gas extraction operations occasionally have accidentsevents that can result in massive oil spills.
Coral reefs off the west coast of Maui are readily accessible and …
Coral reefs off the west coast of Maui are readily accessible and heavily used by visitors and locals alike. Managers needed a plan to boost the resilience of the reefs so they could continue providing critical habitat for marine species.
Louisianas Highway 1 carries a significant fraction of the gas and oil …
Louisianas Highway 1 carries a significant fraction of the gas and oil that comes from the Gulf of Mexico to distribution points in the United States. Faced with rising seas and sinking land, would the cost of rebuilding the road be worth the investment it required?
As the threats of tsunami and sea level rise are joined by …
As the threats of tsunami and sea level rise are joined by real and potential climate impacts, the Quinault community looks to move the lower village of Taholah to higher ground.
Ranchers are participating in a pilot project to improve carbon storage and …
Ranchers are participating in a pilot project to improve carbon storage and reduce net greenhouse gas emissions. After quantifying their baseline emissions and carbon storage, they implement conservation practices that may let them tap into revenue from voluntary carbon markets.
After an extremely heavy rain destroyed almost 500 miles of roadway in …
After an extremely heavy rain destroyed almost 500 miles of roadway in Colorado, the state is redesigning some roadwaysand the streams they followto make the roads more resilient to future floods.
Rising seas and coastal erosion are eating away at the barrier island …
Rising seas and coastal erosion are eating away at the barrier island on which the Alaska Native Village of Kivalina rests. Residents and others are making concerted efforts to move the community to safety.
Coastal erosion has repeatedly damaged bike paths and parking lots near Ventura, …
Coastal erosion has repeatedly damaged bike paths and parking lots near Ventura, California. It took local groups with varying viewpoints more than a decade to agree upon a strategy, but the first phase of their solution is now complete.
After conducting an assessment that showed their buildings vulnerability to wind damage, …
After conducting an assessment that showed their buildings vulnerability to wind damage, the Nicklaus Childrens Hospital in Miami looked for a way to improve safety for patients and staff.
Puerto Rico's San Juan Bay Estuary faces multiple threats, including heavy use …
Puerto Rico's San Juan Bay Estuary faces multiple threats, including heavy use by urban populations and impacts of climate change. A workbook from the EPA's Climate Ready Estuaries program helped them catalog, prioritize, and address their climate risks.
As sea level rises, wetlands and marshes must move inland, or drown. …
As sea level rises, wetlands and marshes must move inland, or drown. The Sonoma Land Trust is using innovative strategies to restore and enhance marshlands and the ecosystems they support.
This case study-based class assignment (see Appendix A) is designed as a …
This case study-based class assignment (see Appendix A) is designed as a culminating course activity through which students demonstrate not only their understanding of school finance basics but also show how to apply their knowledge to solving a problem i
A report published in July 2020 from EveryLibrary Institute documenting the ways …
A report published in July 2020 from EveryLibrary Institute documenting the ways school librarians successfully and effectively adapted their programs to student and family needs during COVID.
This is a supplement and follow-up to the original report, School Librarians …
This is a supplement and follow-up to the original report, School Librarians and the COVID Slide. It was published by EveryLibrary Institute in February 2021.
Until recently, the issue of research ethics had not been a subject …
Until recently, the issue of research ethics had not been a subject of explicit discussion within the Physics community. Over the past ten years, however, documented cases of scientific fraud have brought this issue to center stage. We will explore, through case studies, some examples ranging from poor scientific practice to deliberate manipulation and fabrication of data.
Faced with an increased chance for heavy precipitation and flooding, an emergency …
Faced with an increased chance for heavy precipitation and flooding, an emergency manager in Oregon spread the word, encouraging groups to be prepared.
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