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Lesson Plan
Digital History

Digital History: Chapter 7: Affirmative Action and the Case of Alan Bakke [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Article presents an overview of the history behind the birth of 'affirmative action'. Includes a discussion of the Supreme Court case of Alan Bakke v. the University of California and student exercises that test comprehension of the topic.
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Handout
Other

Landmark Cases: Regents of University of Ca v. Bakke (1978)

For Students 9th - 10th
Read the background summary and the complete text of this important Supreme Court case that dealt with affirmative action. Included are many teacher directed activities to use to support the teaching of this case.
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Activity
Illinois Institute of Technology

Regents of University of California v. Bakke (1978)

For Students 9th - 10th
The U.S. Supreme Court case that allowed affirmative action to be a criteria for admission decisions in institutes of higher education.