The United States Supreme Court & the Judicial Branch

In this lesson, students will identify the location of the Supreme Court of the United States and why it serves as a landmark that is emblematic of the United States. Students will also learn about the Supreme Court of the U.S. structure serving as the “home” of the judicial branch, the structure of the judicial branch, and the roles and responsibilities of the judicial branch.   

 
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Subject(s): Social Studies
Grade Level(s): 7
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Computer for Presenter, Computers for Students, Internet Connection
Instructional Time: 40 Minute(s)
Keywords: Supreme Court, U.S. Supreme Court, judicial branch, judiciary, three branches of government, capital, U.S. Capital, Washington, D.C., Florida, landmark, justice, capital city, SCOTUS
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan,  Worksheet,  Presentation/Slideshow,  Image/Photograph,  Text Resource
Resource Collection: Integrated Social Studies with Civics Teacher Resources - Grades 6-12

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