Lesson 4: Civil Liberties and Civil Rights Current Events Analysis
Duration of Days: 3
Lesson Objective
Students will analyze how current events illustrate conflicts over civil liberties and civil rights, and evaluate how constitutional principles, Supreme Court precedents, and government actions shape these issues in modern America.
How do current events reveal the ongoing tension between individual rights and government power in the United States?
CG.Civ.1.a. Distinguish between the functions of local, state, tribal, and national governments in
response to challenges (e.g., court decisions, executive orders, legislation, sovereignty,
states’ rights).
DOK Level 3 - Analyze how constitutional principles apply to the current event.
Compare viewpoints on the issue and explain constitutional arguments.
Apply case law and constitutional clauses to real-world situations.
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