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Where We Fit In: The Judicial Branch Lesson PlanWhere We Fit In: The Judicial Branch Lesson Plan
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Judicial Branch of California
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5th - 6th
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Social Studies & History
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Where We Fit In: The Judicial Branch

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An interesting resource addresses the role of youth in civic participation and community events. It also explains the role of the justice system in creating boundaries and how citizens play a part in the judicial process.  Pupils listen to a guest speaker, watch a video, participate in group discussion, and create an original drawing to represent what they have learned. 

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Concepts

civic duty, governments, city government, government systems, american democracy, democracy, democratic values, art forms, artwork

Additional Tags

social studies

Instructional Ideas

  • Have learners write a short paragraph that explains their drawing
  • Urge scholars to paint their artwork once the drawing is completed

Classroom Considerations

  • Second installment of a three-part series 
  • Expects teachers to arrange for a local guest speaker 

Pros

  • The lesson provides an opportunity for community participation
  • Interdisciplinary resource combines art and social studies objectives 

Cons

  • None

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