Precedent Hunter Activity
A worksheet for students to research and analyze a historic Supreme Court case that overturned a previous precedent, focusing on the reasoning for breaking stare decisis.
Supreme Chambers Slides
A slide deck presentation for 10th-12th grade government students on Supreme Court precedent and the doctrine of stare decisis. Includes warm-up activities, video discussion prompts, and activity instructions.
Judicial Deliberation Cards
A set of discussion cards designed to prompt high-level thinking about the paradoxes of stare decisis, legal stability vs. correctness, and the evolution of constitutional interpretation.
Stability vs Justice Exit Ticket
A print-ready exit ticket for students to reflect on the balance between legal stability and judicial correctness in the Supreme Court.
Precedent and Power Teacher Guide
A comprehensive teacher facilitation guide for the Precedent and Power lesson, including pacing, discussion prompts, materials checklist, and activity answer keys.