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If you stop a student from expressing views that advocate drug use, are you violating their right to free speech? Use the 2007 Supreme Court case Morse v. Frederick to discuss a nuanced interpretation of the First Amendment. Learners discuss the case's procedures and ruling before weighing in with their own opinions.
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Instructional Ideas
- Use as the basis for a mock trial in a unit on the Bill of Rights
- Assign the discussion questions as writing prompts for high schoolers to write an argument essay about their stance on the Supreme Court ruling
Classroom Considerations
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- Activity is modeled after a traditional Oxford style debate, but the materials are helpful even if you'd rather use them as primary sources for a more open discussion
- Be sure that class members can discuss the issue in a mature way
Pros
- Delineates both sides of the argument very clearly
- Topic is interesting and relevant to high schoolers
Cons
- None