How did the Supreme Court, in Marbury v. Madison, give itself the power of judicial review?
Do your students need a little extra practice wrapping their heads around the landmark Supreme Court Case Marbury v. Madison? This Marbury v. Madison Supreme Court Case Comic Strip provides both a creative outlet and extra enrichment as students illustrate the events leading up to John Marshall’s landmark decision. Perfect for middle and high school Civics, American Government, and American History students!
Aligned to the Florida State Standard for Middle School Civics: SS.7.CG.3.11 Landmark Supreme Court Cases.
This Marbury v. Madison Comic Strip resource includes:
✯ A Blank Template for the Marbury v. Madison comic strip, with six panels. Each panel includes a caption breaking down the background and decision of this landmark Supreme Court case.
✯ A Sample Comic to model the activity’s expectations and to inspire your students!
This resource is presented as a non-editable PDF.
What other teachers are saying about this resource:
“This was great”
This was great, especially for my beginner ELs. They were able to understand short and concise words while using their artistic abilities. It made them feel more on the same page as the other students.
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— Erin M.
“Super convenient”
I really loved this one! It was super convenient to grab and my students loved it. It was super easy to explain and a great resource to get into the nuances of Marbury v Madison. Highly recommend.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
— Michigan Teacher
“Helped reinforce their understanding”
This was a great easy to understand activity for my students. It helped reinforce their understanding of Marbury v Madison.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
— I DIG Teaching
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