Curated OER
Occupations - Matching Exercise
Students participate in a discussion about occupations and what type of transportation they use, the equipment they use, or the building they have. They then complete the worksheet provided.
Curated OER
Man on Trial Pre-Reading Activities
Students employ different strategies in order to increase reading comprehension. The Story is used to captivate the learners and provide a link to long term memory. By studying the one text in depth the skills will be embedded in the...
Curated OER
Breaking News English: Germany Says Two Family Names is Enough
In this English worksheet, learners read "Germany Says Two Family Names is Enough," and then respond to 1 essay, 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 10 true or false questions about the selection.
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Breaking News English: Anti-McDonald's McDavids Beat Goliath
In this English activity, students read "Anti-McDonald's McDavids Beat Goliath," and then respond to 8 multiple choice, 27 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the...
Cato Institute
Buying Justice: Plaintiffs' Lawyers Reap Huge Dividends
This writer discusses the buying of justices' impartiality by trial lawyers and calls for tort reform.
Other
Environmental Lawyers Uneasy Over Roberts Nomination
Published on July 19th, 2005, this article discusses John Roberts dealings on environmental issues and where he stands on those issues.
American Academy of Achievement
Academy of Achievement: Frank M. Johnson, Jr.
Biography of Frank Johnson a Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient and champion of civil rights. Johnson was a lawyer and judge who began his career in the South, ultimately spending 44 years on the bench upholding the U.S. Constitution.
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Clip Art by Phillip Martin: Lawyer in Court Room
Cartoon of a judge listening to a lawyer present his case.
Other
Streetlaw: Careers in the Law
If you are interested in being an attorney, corrections officer, court reporter, forensic scientist, police officer, judge or government agent, check out this description of several legal careers. Learn about salary, required education,...
Black Past
Black Past: Marshall, Thurgood
This very brief encyclopedia entry gives a short overview of Thurgood Marshall, the first black Supreme Court judge.
iCivics
I Civics: Breaking Barriers: Constance Baker Motley
Meet a woman who broke all the barriers to become a champion for civil rights: Constance Baker Motley lawyer, state senator, and federal judge. [1:52]
Wisconsin Historical Society
Wisconsin Historical Society: Byron Paine
A biography of Byron Paine, a Wisconsin abolitionist lawyer and later a judge.
Social Studies for Kids
Social Studies for Kids: Thurgood Marshall: Civil Rights Advocate
Thurgood Marshall successfully convinced the Supreme Court to rule that segregation was illegal in Brown v. Board of education, then later served on the Court itself. Find out more about this famous lawyer.
Other
Ontario Justice Education Network
The Ontario Justice Education Network provides excellent resources for teaching about Canada's legal system. Programs range from Grade 4 up. Examples include a mock trial with Hansel and Gretel, a look at court artists, judge shadowing,...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: William Henry Drayton
William Henry Draper (March 11, 1801 - November 3, 1877) was a lawyer, judge and political figure in Upper Canada and Canada West.
Other
Lambda Legal: Hollingsworth v. Perry
Perry v. Schwarzenegger (now known as Hollingsworth v. Perry) was filed on behalf of two same-sex couples by attorneys Ted Olson and David Boies in May 2009, asking for a preliminary order blocking Prop 8. When California Governor Arnold...
University of Missouri
Famous Trials: Rosenberg Trial: Biographies of Trial Participants
Provides biographies for the participants in the Rosenberg trial, including the defendants, the defense attorney, assorted spies, prosecuting attorneys, prosecution witnesses, the judge, the sons, and chroniclers.
iCivics
I Civics: Games: Argument Wars
Games in which players act as lawyers arguing head to head before a judge about real Supreme Court cases.
Bill of Rights Institute
Bill of Rights Institute: Abigail Adams
Abigail Smith Adams was born in Massachusetts, a descendant of the distinguished Quincy family. She married young lawyer John Adams in 1764. They settled on a farm in Braintree, Massachusetts. The couple had four surviving children,...
Immigration and Ethnic History Society
Iehs: Expert Witness Database at the Center for Gender and Refugee Studies
This article focuses on the need for expert witnesses which is growing as immigration judges are requiring more and more evidence to back claims made by asylum seekers. The Center for Gender & Refugee Studies (CGRS) at the University...
Black Past
Black Past: Wright, Jonathan
The importance of Jonathan Wright's legal career is explained in this encyclopedia article.
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Constance Baker Motley
This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Constance Baker Motley, an American lawyer and jurist, an effective legal advocate in the civil rights movement and the first African American woman to become a federal judge.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: James Duane
James Duane (February 6, 1733-February 1, 1797) was a lawyer, jurist, and Revolutionary leader from New York. He served as a delegate to the Continental Congress, a U.S. District Judge, New York state senator, and as Mayor of New York.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Joaquin Miller
Miller's real name was Cincinnatus Heine, or Hiner Miller. He was a poet, lawyer, and judge.