Race, the 14th Amendment, and Equal Protection
Overview
Students engages in inquiry and analysis using primary sources, role play, and discussions of racial discrimination. Students then use evidence-based claims to examine the 14th Amendment and university admissions procedures.
Related Resources
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University of California Regents v. Bakke (1977)
Supreme Court Decision -
Fisher v. University of Texas at Austin
Supreme Court Decision -
Today in History: Fourteenth Amendment
primary sources & background information -
The Magna Carta: Due Process from King John to the 14th Amendment and Beyond
middle school lesson
Grade
High School
Subjects
Civics, Social Studies
Length
60-80 minutes
Topics
14th amendment, affirmative action, Bakke Decision, College admissions, equal protection clause, equal rights, Fisher v. University of Texas, NAACP, race, racial discrimination, role play, University Admissions
Author
Citizen U CRF
