Supreme Court Cases and Sexual Ethics

Oliver·

Law

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Grade Level12th Grade

SubjectLaw

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Analysis of supreme court cases that relate to sexual ethics. This is for students at a catholic high school in a course titled, "Love, Marriage, and Sexuality." Their unit is on Natural Law as it pertains to sexual ethics. This guided worksheet should lead students to an understanding of the american landscape surrounding the debate between natural law proponents and progressive ideals.

This resource focuses on the intersection of Supreme Court jurisprudence regarding sexual ethics and the principles of Natural Law. It guides students through an analysis of landmark Supreme Court cases, such as Griswold v. Connecticut (1965), Roe v. Wade (1973), and Obergefell v. Hodges (2015). The learning objective revolves around understanding how court rulings on individual autonomy and privacy have evolved and contrasted with traditional moral foundations influenced by Natural Law. Key vocabulary terms are introduced, and critical reflections, case analysis, and synthesis exercises are included to deepen the students' comprehension of constitutional rights and their implications in contemporary legal contexts.