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Cornell University

Cornell University: Law School: Us Supreme Court: Justice Breyer

For Students 9th - 10th
Read a brief biography of Supreme Court Justice, Stephen Breyer. Included is a link to the recent decisions in which Justice Breyer was involved, including opinions, concurrences, and dissents. From the Cornell University Law School.
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Cornell University

Cornell University: Law School: Us Supreme Court: Justice Alito

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical information about Supreme Court Justise Samuel Alito. Included in this site from the Cornell Law School is a link to Justice Alito's recent court decisions.
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NBC

Nbc News: Alito Sworn in as Supreme Court Justice

For Students 9th - 10th
January, 2006 report chronicling the swearing in of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito. Along with this report is a video report, link to political cartoons, photographic slideshow, and other resources.
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Thomson Reuters

Find Law: Supreme Court Justices

For Students 9th - 10th
This site acts as a short introduction to the U.S. Supreme Court Justices. Biographies and photos are available for current and past Justices of the Supreme Court through links on this site. From these links more in-depth bios are...
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Other

History of the Supreme Court: Timeline of the Justices

For Students 9th - 10th
The Supreme Court Historical Society provides a timeline page on the history of the Supreme Court. All judges' names are hyperlinked and include a brief biography and picture. There are also links to more Supreme Court information.
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PBS

Wnet: Thirteen: The Supreme Court: Timeline: Supreme Court Developments

For Students 9th - 10th
PBS' series on the Supreme Court offers this interactive timeline showing important dates in Supreme Court history. Clicking on the date gives more information about cases being decided around that specific time. A great resource.
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Illinois Institute of Technology

Oyez: u.s. Supreme Court Justices

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource from Oyez provides a listing of all Supreme Court justices, starting with James Wilson and John Jay, dating from 1789 to the most current appointee.
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PBS

Wnet: Thirteen: Classroom Interactives: Supreme Court Concentration

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover interesting facts about Supreme Court justices throughout history in this interactive matching activity.
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New York Times

New York Times: Supreme Court Justice Profiles

For Students 9th - 10th
This New York Times site contains biographies of every US Supreme Court Chief Justice including early life, famous decisions, and opinions.
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University of Groningen

American History: Outlines: The Supreme Court

For Students 9th - 10th
Discussion overview illustrating the structure and powers of the Supreme Court as written in the U.S. Constitution.
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Illinois Institute of Technology

The Oyez Project: u.s Supreme Court Justices

For Students 9th - 10th
A listing of the past and present members of the Supreme Court, with links to extensive biographical information about each justice.
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Other

Supreme Court Historical Society: Anthony M. Kennedy

For Students 9th - 10th
This Supreme Court Historical Society page provides a brief biography and photo of current Supreme Court Justice, Anthony M. Kennedy. The site includes links to more Supreme Court information.
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New York Times

New York Times: Changes at the u.s. Supreme Court

For Students 9th - 10th
An outstanding interactive graphic that allows you to explore many aspects of the Supreme Court. You may view historic cases and how specific justices voted, research the opinions, rulings and background of John Roberts, and delve into...
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PBS

Pbs: How the Supreme Court Affects the Lives of Teens (Lesson Plan)

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Objectives for this lesson include describing the structure and function of the Supreme Court, looking at important decisions, and discussing recent rulings and issues.
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Other

Supreme Court of the United States

For Students 9th - 10th
The official site for the Supreme Court of the United States provides information on the dockets, the rules, and the opinions of the Court. Also of interest is the information on the Supreme Court judges and on the building itself. Be...
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Other

Supreme Court Historical Society: David H. Souter

For Students 9th - 10th
This Supreme Court Historical Society webpage provides a brief biography of current Supreme Court Justice David H. Souter. Includes a photo and links to more Supreme Court information.
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CommonLit

Common Lit: American Justice in the Supreme Court

For Students 7th - 8th
The Supreme Court is the highest court of the United States. It was set up by our Constitution to make important decisions about the law. This article describes how the Supreme Court works, and its impact on American justice. It also...
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CNN

Cnn: Bush Nominates Alito to Supreme Court

For Students 9th - 10th
This article from November, 2005, discusses the nomination of Samuel Alito for Supreme Court Justice. His ideology, judicial record, and the controversy surrounding President George W. Bush's nomination of Alito are all discussed.
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PBS

Wnet: Thirteen: The Supreme Court: Biographies of the Robes: Thurgood Marshall

For Students 9th - 10th
PBS presents a biographical account of the life of Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall, the first African American to serve in the court. Details his commitment to civil rights and liberties.
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CNN

Cnn: Change at the Supreme Court

For Students 9th - 10th
CNN article providing detailed information on the Senate confirmation hearing of Samuel Alito who was sworn in as the 110th Supreme Court justice on January 31st, 2006.
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Thomson Reuters

Find Law: History of the Supreme Court

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives insight into both the creation of the U.S. Supreme Court as well as its transformation to its present state. Throughout the text links can be found which lead to various Supreme Court topics and information.
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Other

Supreme Court Historical Society: Antonin Scalia

For Students 9th - 10th
This Supreme Court Historical Society page provides a photo and brief biography of Justice Antonin Scalia. The site provides links to more Supreme Court information.
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Other

The Supreme Court Historical Society

For Students 9th - 10th
Beautiful site that illustrates the history and heritage of the Supreme Court. In addition, site provides information on how the Court works, the Justices, and its opinions.
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National Humanities Center

National Humanities Center: Toolbox Library: u.s. Supreme Court Plessy v. Ferguson [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Read this concise discussion of the landmark Supreme Court decision, Plessy v Ferguson. Find a synopsis of the case, the majority opinion of the court, and the dissenting opinion by Justice Harlan.

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