Samples & Resources
First and foremost, you must know and understand the role and purpose of the Supreme Court. To do so, you have to understand how our government works and the way in which it is structured. The resources below will assist you in doing so.
Project Rubric
Participation and Collaboration Rubric
Sample - MLA Annotated Bibliography
Sample Supreme Court Opinion (includes each)
Project Rubric
Participation and Collaboration Rubric
Sample - MLA Annotated Bibliography
Sample Supreme Court Opinion (includes each)
Basic Constitutional Information:
Branches of Government Power Point Branches of Government Chart Brances of Government Notes Checks and Balances Diagram Article One Scavenger Hunt Article Two Scavenger Hunt Article Three Scavenger Hunt Legislative Branch Comparison Chart Amending the Constitution Notes The Bill of Rights Notes How a Bill Becomes a Law Notes Citizenship Power Point Citizenship in the United States Notes Civic Virtue and Democratic Ideals Notes |
Individual Legislation:
Arizona SB 1070 The Patriot Act (132 pages DON'T print) Obama Healthcare Bill (two versions) Other Helpful Sources: Supreme Court Website Find Law (Site of Cases and Codes) How to Research the Supreme Court |