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Lesson Plan
National Endowment for the Humanities

Neh: Edsit Ement: The Supreme Court: The Judicial Power of the United States

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this lesson plan, learners will consider "The Supreme Court: The Judicial Power of the United States." The plan includes worksheets and other student materials that can be found under the resource tab.
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Lesson Plan
iCivics

I Civics: Judges: Playing Fair

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This mini-lesson examines the role of fair and impartial courts in American life. Students learn a basic overview of the judiciary branch, including how judges are appointed and held accountable by citizens.
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Lesson Plan
iCivics

I Civics: Judicial Branch in a Flash!

For Teachers 9th - 10th
For this lesson, students learn the basics of our judicial system, including the functions of the trial court, the Court of Appeals, and the Supreme Court. They also learn how a case moves up through these levels and discover that these...
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Handout
Travel Document Systems

Tds: Togo: Government

For Students 9th - 10th
A graphic listing the governmental offices, officials, and information about the political parties. Information is from the CIA World Fact Book.
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Handout
Cornell University

Cornell University: Law School: Federal Courts

For Students 9th - 10th
This page gives a brief overview of the U.S. federal court system.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Clip Art by Phillip Martin: Lawyer in Court Room

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Cartoon of a judge listening to a lawyer present his case.