The Judicial Branch in Action

In this lesson, students will learn about the relationship between state and federal courts and why federal courts, including the U.S. Supreme Court, have supreme authority under the Constitution.  Students then research and learn about the implications of 3 landmark cases that originated in the state of Florida.
Resource ID#: 207252 Type: Lesson Plan
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Subject(s): Social Studies
Grade Level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Computer for Presenter, Computers for Students, Internet Connection, Interactive Whiteboard, LCD Projector, Microsoft Office
Instructional Time: 45 Minute(s)
Keywords: lesson plans, civics, judicial review, Gideon v Wainwright, appellate jurisdiction, original jurisdiction, U.S. Supreme Court, FL. Supreme Court, District Court of Appeals, Circuit Court, County Court, Circuit Court of Appeals, Judicial Branch, Article III, Article 3, Article VI, Article 6, Supremacy Clause, appeal, decision, holding, THE RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY/STEAMBOAT MAGNOLIA CASE, FLORIDA v JARDINES
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan,  Worksheet,  Text Resource
Instructional Design Framework(s): Direct Instruction
Resource Collection: Integrated Social Studies with Civics Teacher Resources - Grades 6-12

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