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Public Trust and Confidence
Students analyze the judiciary system. In this government lesson, students participate in a class discussion on methods to prevent unfairness in the Judicial courts.
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Judge and Jury
Learners participate in activities in which they focus on the uses of numbers. For this numerology lesson, students measure distances using standard and non-standard units and record their measurements in various tables. Learners also...
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The Candy Thief
Students research what kind of punishments local judges give for these. Students research what kind of punishments other judges elsewhere might give. Students report their findings to the class and perhaps to local judges or another...
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The Sentencing Activity
Young scholars simulate a trial where a crime has been committed and a judge decides on the sentencing. In this trial lesson plan, students discuss why boys and girls may view crimes differently.
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Robinson vs Barlow and the White Indians: A Trial
Young scholars judge the actions of Nathan Barlow and the White Indians by putting them on trial in the classroom. They discuss how public opinion can change based on time. Students judge the White Indians based on the early 1800's not...
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Teaching Empathy : The Story of Ruby Bridges
Students explore "The Story of Ruby Bridges," by Robert Coles to uncover examples of courage in the lives of others and in themselves. This search into the story is meant to help students form connections with others and to foster the...
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Video Umpires
Students play umpire in a baseball game. They video the umpire's calls and then examine the accuracy of a "line call" when compared to a taped record of a ball's exact impact location. They create a transcript of a fictional court case...
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Hydraulic Mining Offline Lesson
Students utilize a variety of source materials to explore reasons for supporting or opposing hydraulic mining. A mock court hearing is held where a decision to allow the continued use of hydraulic mining is made.
Language Guide
Language Guide: Los Trabajos
These interactive pictures focus on the vocabulary for common jobs. Pop-ups of the correct spelling appear, along with the audio of the correct Spanish pronunciation when the mouse is moved over each illustration.
Other
Debate Central: Learn About Debating
This web site has debate information on how to debate, how to judge, how to coach, how to be a better speaker and how to research.
New York Times
New York Times: Supreme Court Justice Profiles
This New York Times site contains biographies of every US Supreme Court Chief Justice including early life, famous decisions, and opinions.
Bible.org
Bible.org: The Role of Women in the Book of Judges
Bible.org offers a detailed look at women in the book of Judges and their religious influence.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Historic Valley Forge: John Marshall
This resource provides biographical information about John Marshall.
Other
The Preachers Corner: The Vow Jephthah Made
This gives a point by point description of Jephthah's vow to the Lord in the book of Judges.
Other
Streetlaw: Careers in the Law
If you are interested in being an attorney, corrections officer, court reporter, forensic scientist, police officer, judge or government agent, check out this description of several legal careers. Learn about salary, required education,...
Other
Fundamentals of Judicial Philosophy: Activism
This short article discusses judicial restraint versus judicial activism, with constitutional and case study references.
Read Works
Read Works: A Courtroom in the Classroom
[Free Registration/Login Required] A literary text about a teacher named Miss Blake who decided to teach her students about court by creating a courtroom role-play. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading...
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: 300 Women Who Changed History: Ruth Bader Ginsberg
Encyclopaedia Britannica provides a biography of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the second female U.S. Supreme Court justice.
The Washington Post
Washington Post: Us Congress Votes Database: Senate Confirmation: Samuel Alito
Brief analysis of the confirmation vote for Justice Samuel Alito to the Supreme Court. (2006)
Contemplator
My Days Have Been So Wondrous Free Hopkinson
Site includes Lyrics and the story behind the man who wrote the song, Francis Hopkinson. It also contains a midi download of the song.
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: 300 Women Who Changed History: Sandra Day O'connor
Encyclopaedia Britannica provides a brief biography of Sandra Day O'Connor, the first woman to sit on the U.S. Supreme Court.
Luther Seminary
Bible Tutor: Judges
This site from The Bible Tutor provides a summary of the contents of the Book of Judges. Also provides links to Biblical text and additional information. This is a great site to check out for information on the subject.
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Language Guide: Los Trabajos
These interactive pictures focus on the vocabulary for common jobs. Pop-ups of the correct spelling appear, along with the audio of the correct Spanish pronunciation when the mouse is moved over each illustration.