Lesson Planet
Search educational resources
  • Sign In Try It Free
  • AI Teacher Tools
    • Discover Resources Search reviewed educational resources by keyword, subject, grade, type, and more
    • Curriculum Manager (My Content) Manage saved and uploaded resources and folders To Access the Curriculum Manager Sign In or Join Now
    • Browse Resource Directory Browse educational resources by subject and topic
    • Curriculum Calendar Explore curriculum resources by date
    • Lesson Planning Articles Timely and inspiring teaching ideas that you can apply in your classroom
    • Our Story
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Testimonials
    • Contact Us
  • Pricing
  • School Access
    • Your school or district can sign up for Lesson Planet — with no cost to teachers
      Learn More
  • Sign In
  • Try It Free

Hi, what do you want to do?

Create a lesson plan
Create a lesson plan
Generate resources with 80+ AI teacher tools
Generate resources with 80+ AI teacher tools
Search 200,000 instructional videos
Search 200,000 instructional videos
Find a teaching resource
Find a teaching resource
American History Through the Len of the Supreme Court Decisions Lesson PlanAmerican History Through the Len of the Supreme Court Decisions Lesson Plan
Publisher
Curated OER
Curator Rating
Educator Rating
Not yet Rated
Lesson Plan

American History Through the Len of the Supreme Court Decisions

Curated and Reviewed by Lesson Planet
This American History Through the Len of the Supreme Court Decisions lesson plan also includes:
  • Vocabulary
  • Join to access all included materials

Students examine the historical background of Supreme Court decisions and the basic principles behind legislation. As part of the lesson, students discover legal concepts and terms and write sentences using the vocabulary they have discussed.

21 Views 42 Downloads
Concepts
the supreme court, the judicial branch, the legislative branch, the three branches of government

Additional Tags

legislation, supreme court, social studies
Show More Show Less

Resource Details

Grade
10th - 11th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
2 more...
Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
2 days
Instructional Strategies
Skills Practice
1 more...
Year
2005

See similar resources:

Graphic

How The Supreme Court Works

USA.gov
Just how does a case come before the highest court in the land? A graphic flow chart unpacks how plaintiffs come before the Supreme Court. Graphics include background on the nine justices and just how many cases they actually hear each...
7th - 12th Social Studies & History
CCSS: Adaptable
Lesson Plan

Landmark Supreme Court Cases And The Constitution

Curated OER
Have an engaging class discussion on the Bill of Rights, U.S. Constitution, and the Supreme Court. Learners examine multiple aspects of the Marbury v. Madison case and the impact that case had on the judicial system in the U.S. Web...
11th Social Studies & History
Lesson Plan

Courts and Judges

Heritage Foundation
If the Supreme Court is so supreme, why do all cases not just start there? High schoolers learn why every case does not start at the Supreme Court as well as the importance of hierarchy in the US judicial system in the 11th installment...
9th - 12th Social Studies & History
CCSS: Adaptable
Lesson Plan

The Supreme Court: The Importance of Precedent in the Decisions of the Supreme Court

PBS
People often hear the words precedent and Supreme Court together, but why? A resource on the Supreme Court includes a variety of discussion questions, handouts that guide young historians, a video about Nixon and the court system, and...
9th - 12th Social Studies & History
CCSS: Adaptable
Instructional Video

The Supreme Court: The Dickerson Case

PBS
You have the right to remain silent. The Dickerson Case questions the constitutionality of those words from the Miranda Rights. A short video clip allows scholars to ponder the idea of reading someone their rights when arrested. They...
2 mins 9th - 12th Social Studies & History
CCSS: Adaptable
Instructional Video

On This Day: Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor Sworn In

C-SPAN
An empowering resource shows an interview with Justice Day O'Connor and explains her path to the Supreme Court, as well as her personal feelings on becoming the first female to hold the position. Scholars also listen to a short...
4 mins 7th - 12th Social Studies & History
Lesson Plan

Supreme Court Justices Research and Resumes

C-SPAN
According to Article III, Section1 of the United States constitution, the only qualification one needs to be appointed to the Supreme Court is to demonstrate "good behavior." The president and Congress are given the power to determine...
6th - 12th Social Studies & History
Instructional Video

The Supreme Court: Minersville School District v. Gobitis

PBS
Did you know that the Supreme Court has the power to reverse lower court rulings? Class members watch a video, engage in discussion, and read background material for more information about Minersville School District v....
5 mins 9th - 12th Social Studies & History
CCSS: Adaptable
Instructional Video

The Supreme Court: Worker's Rights

PBS
How did the Supreme Court's interpretation of the Fourteenth Amendment affect worker's rights? Discover why it is so important using an enlightening resource. Learners watch a video about worker's rights, read background information...
3 mins 9th - 12th Social Studies & History
CCSS: Adaptable
Instructional Video

The Supreme Court: A New Kind of Justice

PBS
Equal protection under the law for every citizen—what prompted this civil right? The Fourteenth Amendment pushes individuals, as well as the Supreme Court, to examine the need for the privileges and immunities following the Civil War....
4 mins 9th - 12th Social Studies & History
CCSS: Adaptable
Try It Free
© 1999-2026 Learning Explorer, Inc.
Teacher Lesson Plans, Worksheets and Resources

Sign up for the Lesson Planet Monthly Newsletter

Open Educational Resources (OER)

  • Health
  • Language Arts
  • Languages
  • Math
  • Physical Education
  • Science
  • Social Studies
  • Special Education
  • Visual and Performing Arts
View All Lesson Plans

Discover Resources

  • Our Review Process
  • How it Works
  • How to Search
  • Create a Collection

Manage Curriculum

  • Edit a Collection
  • Assign to Students
  • Manage My Content
Contact Us Site Map Privacy Policy Terms of Use