Introduction to the Minnesota Judiciary

Grade
6-9
Lesson Duration

Authors:   Rich Rosiviach, Jude Hogeboam, and members of the Minnesota State Bar Association Civic Education Committee

This introduction to the judiciary in Minnesota includes a handout of background information for students to study and a handout of questions to stimulate discussion and increase their understanding of the materials.

Objectives

  • Students will be able to identify the major functions of the judicial branch and explain how its members are selected.

Source:

http://www.mnciviced.org/vertical/Sites/%7B3F0B4D55-996C-4AB9-841A-ACA00304CEE0%7D/uploads/%7B9E18F5DB-A793-4742-92EC-E7FDF0D3921D%7D.PDF

Source

The Minnesota State Bar Association Civic Education Matters Lesson Bank contains age appropriate lessons plans created or modified by the Civic Education Committee.