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Judicial Branch in a Flash Lesson PlanJudicial Branch in a Flash Lesson Plan
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iCivics
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Grade
6th - 12th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Duration
45 mins
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Year
2011
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Judicial Branch in a Flash

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What is the difference between the federal court and state court systems? What about criminal versus civil cases? Check out this resource that will offer your class members a general and effective overview of the judicial branch in the United States. 

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

the criminal justice system

Additional Tags

court system, social studies

Pros

  • Range of topics and terms addressed in reading and worksheets, including district or appellate courts, court of appeals, and jury vs. bench trials
  • Interactive activities that are easy to administrate

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RH.6-8.3 RH.6-8.4 RH.6-8.10 RH.9-10.2 RH.9-10.4 RH.9-10.10

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