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This Bell Ringer: Importance of the Supreme Court instructional video also includes:
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Bell Ringers that set the right tone for a lesson can be hard to design. Launch a study of the Supreme Court with a video has justices that revealing how they decide what cases to hear, how they determine their rulings, and even why the court sits in such an amazing building. A great way to capture the attention of young scholars.
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Instructional Ideas
- Have class members create a infographic that shows how cases advance through the courts to the Supreme Court
- Have groups research current cases on the Supreme court docket
Classroom Considerations
- The research portion of the lesson plan requires groups to have computers with internet access
Pros
- Included in the resource are links to a complete lesson plan on the structure of the federal court structure, a viewing quiz, and an answer key
- Speakers include former justices Sandra Day O"Connor and Ruth Bader Ginsburg
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