Parent Guide > Supreme Court Landmark Series: Tinker v. Des Moines
Welcome to the parent guide for this text! Read below to find out about what your child is reading in class and how you can support him/her at home.
This week in class, we’re reading "Supreme Court Landmark Series: Tinker v. Des Moines" by uscourts.gov.
In the transcript, "Supreme Court Landmark Series: Tinker v. Des Moines," a law professor discusses the impacts of the Supreme Court case, Tinker v. Des Moines.
As we read, we will be discussing the themes of America, Justice, Freedom & Equality, and Social Change & Revolution as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"What makes America unique?", "How do people create change?", and "What is fair?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this interview at home:
- What was "Supreme Court Landmark Series: Tinker v. Des Moines" about?
- What did you learn about America?
- What did you learn about Justice, Freedom & Equality?
- What did you learn about Social Change & Revolution?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: