From iCivics’ Landmark Library This mini-lesson covers the basics of the Supreme Court’s decision that gave defendants in state criminal courts the right to a lawyer. Read More
Brown v. Board of Education (1954) -iCivics
January 28, 2017 – 9:08 pm
From iCivics’ Landmark Library This mini-lesson covers the basics of the Supreme Court’s decision that overturned “separate but equal” in public schools. Students learn about segregation Read More
In re Gault (1967) -iCivics
July 29, 2013 – 4:41 pm
This mini-lesson covers the basics of the Supreme Court’s decision that said juvenile offenders have a right to due process. Students learn about 14th Amendment due process, fairness, and the specific rights afforded juveniles in the justice system.
Mini Mock Trial
June 25, 2013 – 1:33 am
Mini-Mock Trials are shorter versions of mock trial, taking an average of 2-3 hours. They are helpful for teaching about trial procedure as well as Read More
Voting Rights
November 15, 2011 – 12:58 am
With guided notes, students explore the evolution of voting rights in the United States through an interactive PowerPoint presentation highlighting landmark changes. They apply knowledge of voting legislation to individual scenarios through a class activity. This lesson is part of the Politics and Public Policy curriculum. The Teacher’s guide has a useful “Voting Rights: A Brief History” chart.
Seize the Vote
March 2, 2011 – 4:08 pm
This in an online interactive voting rights game which addresses historical and current suffrage issues.
Vote America!
February 2, 2011 – 7:37 am
Vote America! educates students about suffrage. The struggles of the civil rights era, passage of the 1965 Voting Rights Act, and the 15th, 19th, and 26th amendments to the U.S. Constitution are chronicled in this video.