Description

Make STAAR test review engaging and interactive with this educational and fun U.S. Supreme Court Cases game, designed to reinforce critical thinking skills through hexagonal thinking. This resource provides a comprehensive review of essential Supreme Court cases that will help your students excel in their STAAR exams while deepening their understanding of the U.S. judicial system.

Key Features:

Hexagonal Thinking Approach: This game incorporates the innovative hexagonal thinking strategy, a visual and analytical tool that helps students make connections between different Supreme Court cases. By arranging hexagons with case names and key details, students can visualize relationships, similarities, and influences between the cases.
STAAR Test-Focused: The game is specifically tailored to align with the STAAR test requirements, ensuring your students are well-prepared for the exam. It covers a wide range of landmark Supreme Court cases that are commonly tested, allowing students to review and reinforce their knowledge of these important decisions.
Engaging Game Format: Learning becomes exciting and interactive with this game-based review. Students can work individually, in pairs, or in small groups to arrange the hexagons strategically, making connections and justifying their choices. The game format encourages friendly competition, collaboration, and critical thinking.
Comprehensive Case Coverage: The game includes a carefully curated selection of U.S. Supreme Court cases spanning different time periods and constitutional issues. From Marbury v. Madison to Brown v. Board of Education and beyond, students will examine cases that shaped the interpretation of the Constitution and significantly impacted American society.
In-Depth Case Information: Each hexagon provides essential information about a specific Supreme Court case, including the case name, date, constitutional issue, decision, and impact. This comprehensive information helps students review the key details and significance of each case, aiding their understanding and recall.
Higher-Order Thinking Questions: The game incorporates higher-order thinking questions that challenge students to analyze, evaluate, and apply their knowledge of Supreme Court cases. These thought-provoking questions promote critical thinking skills and help students develop a deeper understanding of the legal principles involved.
Classroom Flexibility: The game can be utilized in various ways, such as a review activity before the STAAR test, a group work exercise, or even as a formative assessment tool. It can be easily adapted to fit different instructional approaches and classroom dynamics.
Teacher's Guide Included: The resource includes a comprehensive teacher's guide with instructions, suggestions for implementation, and extension activities. The guide provides additional support to maximize the effectiveness of the game in your classroom.

Students make honey combs of the 5 major Supreme Court Cases

Each set includes:

Date

Symbol

Political Cartoon

Descriptions & significance

Precedents set

Prepare your students for success on the STAAR test while fostering critical thinking skills and a comprehensive understanding of U.S. Supreme Court cases. With this hexagonal thinking game, reviewing becomes an engaging and enjoyable experience for your students.

BENEFITS:

•Ties to Symbol Slam

•Hands on learning

•Makes connections

•Visuals & key terms

•Super fun

•Print on neon paper to make it a GLOW GAME!

5 Major Supreme Court Cases covered in this product:

McCulloch V. Maryland

Gibbons V. Ogden

Worcester V. Georgia

Dred Scott V. Sandford