The Judicial Branch

In this lesson plan, students will learn about the federal judicial branch while completing guided notes that accompany a teacher-presented slideshow. Students will then apply what they know by researching a landmark Supreme Court case and creating a one-pager.
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Subject(s): Social Studies
Grade Level(s): 7
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Computer for Presenter, Interactive Whiteboard, LCD Projector, Microsoft Office
Instructional Time: 40 Minute(s)
Keywords: federal courts, jurisdiction, original jurisdiction, appellate jurisdiction, Article III, Judiciary Act of 1789, Supreme Court, courts of appeals, district courts, circuit courts, judicial branch, appeals process, court cases, legal system, Judicial system, appellate courts, civics, lesson, landmark, case
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan,  Worksheet,  Presentation/Slideshow,  Text Resource,  Teaching Idea
Instructional Design Framework(s): Direct Instruction
Resource Collection: Civics Original teacher resources - Grades 6-12

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