Instructional Video4:42
Wonderscape

Thurgood Marshall: A Trailblazer in Justice

K - 5th
Explore the life of Thurgood Marshall, the first Black Supreme Court Justice. Learn about his legal battles, including the landmark Brown v. Board of Education case, and how his dedication to civil rights shaped American...
Instructional Video4:17
Wonderscape

Thurgood Marshall: The First African American Supreme Court Justice

K - 5th
This video explores Thurgood Marshall’s historic appointment to the Supreme Court in 1967 by President Lyndon Johnson and his legacy as a justice. Known for his strong stance on civil rights, Justice Marshall advocated for the rights...
Instructional Video0:29
The March of Time

MOT 1951: Supreme Court Justice William O Douglas

12th - Higher Ed
WS US Supreme Court. Article 'Justice Douglas on Iran' Supreme Court Justice William O Douglas (1898-1980) SOT saying oil crisis result of breaking colonialism no one can stop it but we must guide it along democratic lines.
Instructional Video35:08
The Wall Street Journal

Stephen Breyer on the Supreme Court’s Legacy Today

Higher Ed
Retired Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer discusses the unique dynamics and evolution of the court over time, the decision-making process and his legacy with Wall Street Journal Editor in Chief Matt Murray.
Instructional Video1:01
Next Animation Studio

U.S. Supreme Court nomination process explained

12th - Higher Ed
President Barack Obama picked centrist Judge Merrick Garland to fill the Supreme Court seat left vacant by the sudden death of Justice Antonin Scalia. Politics aside, the nomination process is simple enough.
Instructional Video19:43
Curated Video

Understanding the Constitution: Judicial Branch

K - 8th
The Supreme Court interprets the meaning of the laws put forth by the executive and legislative branches of government. The program demonstrates how the Court assesses how laws are being applied, whether they violate the constitution,...
Audio
NPR: National Public Radio

Npr: Alito Confirmed as Newest Supreme Court Justice

9th - 10th
Audio report from NPR discussing the confirmation of Samuel Alito as Supreme Court Justice. Report is from January, 2006.
Audio
NPR: National Public Radio

Npr: Alito to Change High Court's Configuration

9th - 10th
Audio report focusing on how Samuel Alito will change the ideological make-up of the U.S. Supreme Court. Report is from January, 2006.
Audio
NPR: National Public Radio

Npr: For Alito: The More Religion, the Better

9th - 10th
In this November, 2005, radio (audio) report, Barbara Bradley Hagerty discusses how soon-to-be Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito's faith drives his opinions.
Audio
NPR: National Public Radio

Npr: A Survey Course on Alito Legal Views

9th - 10th
In this November, 2005 radio report, U.S. Supreme Court nominee Samuel Alito's views based on prior legal opinions and rulings are discussed. This is an audio report.
Instructional Video
NBC

Chief Justice William Rehnquist Dies at 80

9th - 10th
A comprehensive story about the career of Chief Justic William Rehnquist. Includes video clips and statements by the other Supreme Court Justices.
Instructional Video
A&E Television

History.com: Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Brooklyn's Own Supreme Court Justice

9th - 10th
Ruth Bader Ginsburg has achieved legendary status as the second woman ever appointed to the United States Supreme Court. But her path to Associate Justice was not an easy one, filled with obstacles faced by countless 20th century women...
Instructional Video
A&E Television

History.com: Before the Supreme Court, Sonia Sotomayor Saved Baseball

9th - 10th
Growing up in the Bronx, Sonia Sotomayor grew up a die-hard Yankees fan. Little did she know that one day, she would play a role in saving the entire sport. Watch this video to learn about it. [1:01]