Gratz v. Bollinger and Grutter v. Bollinger (2003)
Type:
Lesson PlanDescription:
Case background and primary source documents concerning the Supreme Court case of Gratz v. Bollinger and Grutter v. Bollinger. Dealing with the principle of equal protection and affirmative action, this lesson asks students to evaluate the Court's reasoning in uploading Grutter while striking down Gratz.
Subjects:
- Social Studies > Civics
- Social Studies > United States History
Education Levels:
- Grade 9
- Grade 10
- Grade 11
- Grade 12
Keywords:
Equal Protection Affirmative Action, Court Cases, Equality, Supreme Court, Students 2000'sLanguage:
EnglishAccess Privileges:
Public - Available to anyoneLicense Deed:
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