K5 Learning
Fight for Equality: Thurgood Marshall
Students read an informational text passage on Thurgood Marshall and his contribution to African Americans' rights, and then answer questions based on what they read.
Curated OER
United States Government 5th Grade
In this review of United States government worksheet, 5th graders recall facts and answer multiple choice questions. Students answer 25 questions.
Curated OER
President William Taft
In this US history worksheet, students read a biography about President William Taft and answer ten true and false questions.
Curated OER
Keeping an Appointment
Students studey about Bernard B. Kerik's decision to withdraw his nomination as homeland security secretary by President Bush. They hold a mock vetting process for other potential nominees for this position.
Curated OER
Fact and Opinion Pre-Test
In this fact/opinion activity, students complete 10 multiple choice questions. Students may click on a link to view correct answers.
Curated OER
Civil Rights Lesson Plans
Civil rights lesson plans can help students delve into history, music, law, and literature. There are a multitude of options.
Constitutional Rights Foundation
Constitutional Rights Foundation: The u.s. Supreme Court: Fdr Tries to "Pack" the Supreme Court
Lesson and activity in which students learn about the importance of the Supreme Court, balance of power, and judicial reform.
Other
History of the Supreme Court: Timeline of the Justices
The Supreme Court Historical Society provides a timeline page on the history of the Supreme Court. All judges' names are hyperlinked and include a brief biography and picture. There are also links to more Supreme Court information.
Cornell University
Cornell University: Law School: Us Supreme Court: Justice Breyer
Read a brief biography of Supreme Court Justice, Stephen Breyer. Included is a link to the recent decisions in which Justice Breyer was involved, including opinions, concurrences, and dissents. From the Cornell University Law School.
Cornell University
Cornell University: Law School: Us Supreme Court: Justice Alito
Biographical information about Supreme Court Justise Samuel Alito. Included in this site from the Cornell Law School is a link to Justice Alito's recent court decisions.
PBS
Wnet: Thirteen: The Supreme Court: Timeline: Supreme Court Developments
PBS' series on the Supreme Court offers this interactive timeline showing important dates in Supreme Court history. Clicking on the date gives more information about cases being decided around that specific time. A great resource.
Other
National Council for the Social Studies: Selecting Supreme Court Justices
A panel discusses the questions of whether the Senate or President hold more power in selecting Supreme Court Justices, the impact of interest groups on the process, and whether changes need to be made to the confirmation process. Along...
A&E Television
History.com: Has a u.s. Supreme Court Justice Ever Been Impeached?
Supreme Court justices serve for life, unless they resign, die or are impeached and removed from office. The reason for their lifetime tenure is to enable them to make decisions free from any pressure by the executive or legislative...
CommonLit
Common Lit: American Justice in the Supreme Court
The Supreme Court is the highest court of the United States. It was set up by our Constitution to make important decisions about the law. This article describes how the Supreme Court works, and its impact on American justice. It also...
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: The Supreme Court
Discussion overview illustrating the structure and powers of the Supreme Court as written in the U.S. Constitution.
Other
Kids.gov: How the Supreme Court Works
Students will visualize how the Supreme Court works using the following downloadable infographic. Also included is an explanation of how cases reach the Supreme Court and lesson plans.
PBS
Pbs American Experience: Sandra Day O'connor and Ruth Bader Ginsburg Changed the Supreme Court, and the Country
Despite their differences, the first and second female Supreme Court justices found common ground on women's equality.
Wyzant
Wyzant: Supreme Court Justice William O. Douglas
Lesson briefly describes the life and work of Supreme Court Justice William O. Douglas.
NBC
Nbc News: Alito Sworn in as Supreme Court Justice
January, 2006 report chronicling the swearing in of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito. Along with this report is a video report, link to political cartoons, photographic slideshow, and other resources.
PBS
Pbs: How the Supreme Court Affects the Lives of Teens (Lesson Plan)
Objectives for this instructional activity include describing the structure and function of the Supreme Court, looking at important decisions, and discussing recent rulings and issues.
Other
The Supreme Court Historical Society
Beautiful site that illustrates the history and heritage of the Supreme Court. In addition, site provides information on how the Court works, the Justices, and its opinions.
Thinkport Education
Thinkport: Supreme Court Opinions and Student Rights
In this module students examine the differing opinions of Supreme Court justices in several court cases involving student rights.
Thomson Reuters
Find Law: Supreme Court Justices
This site acts as a short introduction to the U.S. Supreme Court Justices. Biographies and photos are available for current and past Justices of the Supreme Court through links on this site. From these links more in-depth bios are...
The Dirksen Congressional Center
Congress for Kids Supreme Court Justices
Aimed at younger students who are learning about the Supreme Court and the Justices who are appointed by the President. Briefly covered are the role of the justices, names of well-known justices, and how they serve. A series of learning...