Digital History
Digital History: Simple Justice
Follow the civil rights quest for integrated schools from the beginning in 1849 through the 1954 Supreme Court decision in Brown v. the Topeka Board of Education and the struggle that ensued for decades following in the most reluctant...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Extra! Extra! Supreme Court Case Makes Headlines!
This is a project to conclude the study of the Judicial Branch of our government. The students, working in pairs, will be assigned a landmark Supreme Court case to research in a computer lab setting. They will then construct a one-page...
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Tom Richey
Tom richey.net: The Marshall Courts: Revenge of the Federalists [Ppt]
Presents key ideas for examining the impact of Supreme Court decisions under Chief Justice John Marshall on the powers of the federal government. Includes an activity at end of presentation.
iCivics
I Civics: Court Quest
What a great way to learn about the different layers of the court system in the United States. This highly interactive game allows the player to be the guide in navigating through the various courts. By playing this game, the student...
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: The Lost Art of Democratic Debate
Democracy thrives on civil debate, but we're shamefully out of practice. Watch this fun refresher, with TEDsters sparring over a recent Supreme Court case (PGA Tour, Inc. v. Martin) whose outcome reveals the critical ingredient in...
PBS
Pbs News Hour: Supreme Court Confirmation Simulation (Lesson Plan)
A lesson that engages learners in a simulation exploring the fundamental roles of the executive branch and the Senate in the judicial selection process. Students will participate in a mock judicial hearing to confirm a Supreme Court...
Thomson Reuters
Find Law: u.s. Constitution: Schechter Poultry Corporation v. United States (1953)
This resource contains the full text of the opinion delivered by Chief Justice Hughes of the Supreme Court. This case was about unfair competition.
PBS
Pbs News Hour: The John Roberts Confirmation
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.
CPALMS
Florida State University Cpalms: Florida Students: Journey Through Justice: Our Federal Courts
In this tutorial, students learn about the various levels in the federal judicial system and look at a famous Supreme Court case, Tinker v. Des Moines.
University of Groningen
American History: Documents: The Marshall Cases
Text of landmark Supreme Court cases presided over by Chief Justice John Marshall, that decided questions of how to interpret the U.S. Constitution. The cases took place between 1801 and 1825.
American Academy of Achievement
Academy of Achievement: Sonia Sotomayor
Learn about Sonia Sotomayor who was nominated to the Supreme Court by President Obama. Read about her background and achievements, listen to an interview, and view a gallery of pictures.
Thomson Reuters
Find Law: Jurisdiction of Federal Courts
This site describes the jurisdiction of the Federal Court system. The site breaks the court's jurisdiction into three main areas of institutional conflict: Federal Restraint of State Courts by Injunctions, Habeas Corpus: Scope of the...
PBS
Pbs News Hour: Justice Harry Blackmun
A page consisting of links to many accounts and opinions on the life, career, and decisions of Supreme Court Justice Harry Blackmun.
PBS
Pbs News Hour: The Impeachment Trial Chief Justice Rehnquist
This site gives a biography of William Rehnquist, one of the Supreme Court Chief Justices observing the U.S. Senate trial of President Clinton.
iCivics
I Civics: In Re Gault (1967)
This mini-lesson covers the basics of the Supreme Court's decision that said juvenile offenders have a right to due process. Students learn about 14th Amendment due process, fairness, and the specific rights afforded juveniles in the...
iCivics
I Civics: Miranda v. Arizona (1966)
This mini-lesson plan covers the basics of the Supreme Court's decision that prohibited a suspect's statements from being used as evidence unless the suspect has been advised of his or her rights to remain silent. Students learn about...
Digital History
Digital History: The 14th Amendment and the Jim Crow Laws [Pdf]
Read about the background of the passage of the 14th Amendment which resulted in the famous case before the Supreme Court, Plessy v Ferguson, almost thirty years later. Suggested student exercises ask students to assess the issue of...
University of Chicago
The Founders' Constitution: Amendment V: Barron v. Baltimore
Provides the opinion of the Supreme Court written by Chief Justice Marshall in the case of Barron v. Mayor of Baltimore.
Digital History
Digital History: The Dred Scott Decision
The Dred Scott decision caused a ripple throughout the country. Read a summary of Supreme Court Justice Roger B. Taney's proslavery decision, and see how it intensified the rancor between the North and the South.
Digital History
Digital History: Affirmative Action and the Case of Allan Bakke [Pdf]
The history of affirmative action was interwoven with the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Read about how the federal government under both President Kennedy and President Nixon attempted to open up jobs to...
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Advice and Consent: Supreme Court Nominations (Lesson Plan)
A lesson that explains the role of checks and balances in U.S. system of government. Students will describe the process of selecting justices for the Supreme Court, will examine past Supreme Court cases, and will discuss how the Supreme...
New York Times
New York Times: Sonia Sotomayor
[Free Registration/Login Required] Sonia Sotomayor was appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court in August 2009. This site has very comprehensive information about Sotomayor's life and judicial background, her nomination, the debate around her...
Other
History of the Federal Judiciary
Incredibly in-depth site regarding the history of the federal judiciary. Well organized, easy to navigate, and crisply arranged, this site can be used for many lessons. The accuracy of the information is very reliable since its author...
American Academy of Achievement
Academy of Achievement: The Hall of Public Service
Learn about the lives of exemplary people in the public services who discuss how they were able to succeed and achieve their goals.