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Supreme Court Justices Research and Resumes Lesson PlanSupreme Court Justices Research and Resumes Lesson Plan
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Grade
6th - 12th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Duration
3 days
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2020
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Supreme Court Justices Research and Resumes

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According to Article III, Section1 of the United States constitution, the only qualification one needs to be appointed to the Supreme Court is to demonstrate "good behavior." The president and Congress are given the power to determine the qualifications. To better understand what qualifications have earned justices their appointments, class members research two justices, one current and one historic justice. They then create resumes for these individuals and a video clip that reveals the justice's thinking or personality.

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Concepts

the supreme court, supreme court justices, the legislative branch, the three branches of government, the federal court system, presidential roles and powers, government systems, governments, the united states government, the united states

Additional Tags

social studies

Instructional Ideas

  • Have groups design an application form that defines the job of a Supreme Court justice and lists the qualifications and experiences they feel candidates should have

Classroom Considerations

  • Class members require computers with internet access
  • Presumes pupils have an understanding of the structure of the federal court system

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  • Includes links to three bell ringers that can be used to launch the lesson

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