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 Constitutionalpalooza ** Goal:  **   To educate fellow students about a current issue of Constitutional significance. =  Research Components:   = =   Formulate a Question    = · Pose a significant question related to the issue o Keep in mind the question should be H-O-T: Higher Order Thinking o are you looking for analysis of cause and effect or comparison and contrast, gauging validity, understanding perspective  · Develop some possible approaches to answering the question. o Analysis of cause and effect or comparison and contrast, gauging validity, understanding perspective o Refrain from making the question too narrow =   Contextualize the Issue    = · Situate the issue in its historical context o What is the controversy surrounding the issue? o Who does the issue affect? o When did the issue become a part of the national dialogue? o In what geographic area are people most affected? o How has the issue united or divided people? o How does this issue connect to the Constitution? =   Current Standing of the Issue    = · <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Provide information on the current dialogue about the issue o <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">What Supreme Court decisions have been decided which affect your issue? OR, what Supreme Court cases are in the process of being argued that may affect your issue? o <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">What interesting facts did you come across in your research that is important to share? <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';"> =   Sources    = · <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Be sure to keep track of your sources. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';"> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';"> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">