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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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Constitutional Rights Foundation

Constitutional Rights Foundation: The u.s. Supreme Court: Fdr Tries to "Pack" the Supreme Court

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Lesson and activity in which students learn about the importance of the Supreme Court, balance of power, and judicial reform.
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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

Pbs American Experience: Sandra Day O'connor and Ruth Bader Ginsburg Changed the Supreme Court, and the Country

For Students 9th - 10th
Despite their differences, the first and second female Supreme Court justices found common ground on women's equality.
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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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The Dirksen Congressional Center

Congress for Kids Supreme Court Justices

For Students 3rd - 5th
Aimed at younger students who are learning about the Supreme Court and the Justices who are appointed by the President. Briefly covered are the role of the justices, names of well-known justices, and how they serve. A series of learning...
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Thomson Reuters

Find Law: Supreme Court Justices: Thurgood Marshall

For Students 9th - 10th
Here is an overview of the life and career of Thurgood Marshall (1908-1993), an advocate for civil rights and the first African-American Supreme Court justice. Read about Marshall's family, education, and career in law and government.
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George Mason University

George Mason University: Thurgood Marshall Supreme Court Justice

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides biographical information on Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall and a timeline of important events in his life.
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iCivics

I Civics: Supreme Court Nominations

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This lesson teaches the fundamentals of Supreme Court Justice nominations and helps students understand the politics behind the nominations.
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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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FOX News

Fox News: Bush Taps Alito for Supreme Court

For Students 9th - 10th
With much controversy surrounding his pick, President George W. Bush chooses Samuel Alito to replace Sandra Day O'Connor on the Supreme Court. Along with this November, 2005, article, are links to photos, videos, and other resources.
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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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A&E Television

History.com: Controversial Supreme Court Nominations Through History

For Students 9th - 10th
Presidents dating back to George Washington have faced opposition to their nominees for the nation's highest court. The justices who sit on the Supreme Court of the United States hold a unique governing power, making their selection...
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Other

Kids.gov: How the Supreme Court Works

For Students 5th - 8th
Students will visualize how the Supreme Court works using the following downloadable infographic. Also included is an explanation of how cases reach the Supreme Court and lesson plans.
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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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A&E Television

History.com: 7 Things You Might Not Know About the Us Supreme Court

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out seven surprising facts about how the nation's highest court works and how it's changed over the years.
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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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Other

Supreme Court Historical Society: Clarence Thomas

For Students 9th - 10th
This Supreme Court Historical Society webpage contains a brief biography and photo of current Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas.
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NPR: National Public Radio

Npr: Sotomayor Sworn in as Supreme Court Justice

For Students 9th - 10th
A news report dated August 8, 2009 describes the swearing-in ceremony for Sonia Sotomayor, the first Hispanic Supreme Court Justice. It also provides background and insight on the significance of her nomination.
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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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Georgetown University

Georgetown Law Library: u.s. Supreme Court Nominations

For Students 9th - 10th
Exhaustive web site from Georgetown University that contains a large number of resources for researching U.S. Supreme Court nominations. The nomination and confirmation process, biographies and bibliographical information are...

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