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abcteach

Abcteach: People

For Teachers 1st - 8th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Print worksheets from biographies and autobiographies from famous people such as Sally Ride, Clara Barton, Abraham Lincoln, Francis Scott Key, Alexander the Great and many more.
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PBS

Pbs News Hour: John Roberts' First Day

For Students 9th - 10th
A very telling report of Chief Justice John Roberts' first day in the Supreme Court. Transcript, audio, and video are available of this interesting report.
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PBS

Pbs News Hour: A New Chief Justice

For Students 9th - 10th
From September, 2005, audio, video, and a transcript of a report on the confirmation of John Roberts. This is also linked to NewsHour's "The John Roberts Confirmation."
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PBS

Pbs News Hour: The John Roberts Confirmation

For Students 9th - 10th
Brilliant site that contains a plethora of resources related to John Roberts, the confirmation process, and Supreme Court. Find video and audio of his confirmation. Other resources include a biography and lesson plans.
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The Washington Post

Washington Post: Us Congress Votes Database: Senate Confirmation: John Roberts

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief analysis of the confirmation vote on Chief Justice John Roberts to the Supreme Court. (2005)
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The Washington Post

Washington Post: Us Congress Votes Database: Senate Confirmation: Samuel Alito

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief analysis of the confirmation vote for Justice Samuel Alito to the Supreme Court. (2006)
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FOX News

Fox News: Roberts: 'I Have No Agenda'

For Students 9th - 10th
Lengthy news report leading up to the Senate confirmation hearings for Chief Justice John Roberts in September, 2005. Article focuses on what to expect in the hearings. Also find photos, video, and links to other resources.
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NPR: National Public Radio

Npr: Q&a: John Roberts to the Supreme Court

For Students 9th - 10th
Background of John Roberts is given in a Q&A format. Roberts' biography, possible impact on court, stance on issues, and more. Article is from July, 2005.
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CNN

Cnn: Supreme Court Enters Roberts Era

For Students 9th - 10th
October, 2005, story on Chief Justice John Robert's first day on the Supreme Court.
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CNN

Cnn: Roberts Sworn in as Chief Justice

For Students 9th - 10th
John Roberts becomes Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court in September, 2005. This article reports on the ceremony. Find other Supreme Court related links on this site.
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USA Today

Usa Today: Roberts Found 'Deep Regard' for Court

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical information about John Roberts can be found in this July, 2005, report.
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Curated OER

John G. Roberts Jr.

For Students 9th - 10th
An impressive compilation of resources on Chief Justice John Roberts. A biography, video resources, photos, and other information can be found.
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Curated OER

John G. Roberts Jr.

For Students 9th - 10th
John Roberts' opening statement is published by CBS News. Along with this article, there are a number of tremendous resources including video of John Roberts, links to other resources, interactive activities on John Roberts, the Supreme...
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CBS

Cbs: John Roberts' Opening Statement

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the text of John Roberts' opening statement before the Senate Judiciary Committee in 2005. The site also offers today's live news feed.