U.S. Courts Civics Resources
Civil Discourse and Difficult Decisions (U.S. Courts Website)
Civil Discourse and Difficult Decisions is a national initiative of the federal courts that brings high school and college students into federal courthouses for legal proceedings that arise from situations in which law-abiding young people can find themselves. The website includes many resources for courts and teachers interested in running the program.
Online Tools Make Civics Accessible to Teachers, Parents, and Teens (U.S. Courts Website)
Includes links to YouTube videos about the courts covering topics like The Rule of Law and Separation of Powers and link to a civics knowledge survey.
Federal Courts Civics Education and Courtroom Programs (U.S. Courts Website)
Links to short videos on topics like separation of powers, the rule of law, and aspects of the judicial system.
Teacher Institutes (U.S Courts Website)
A well-developed, national network of at local courthouses enriches educators’ court literacy and teaching skills that shape the next generation of jurors.
Educational Resources (U.S. Courts Website)
Information about educational activities, landmark cases, outreach, and annual observances.
Federal Judicial Center's Civic Education About the Courts Page (FJC)
These subpages include powerpoints, historical documents, discussion questions and other information:
Talking Points on Judicial History
Teaching Famous Federal Trials
State and Federal Courts
Inside the Federal Courts
History of the Federal Judiciary
Federal Bar Association's Civics Education Resources Page
Includes information about collaboration with the Second Circuit in the Justice for All Inititative. Has resources about Court Camp, activities for groups, and resources for elementary school students.
iCivics
Founded and led by Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, iCivics provides students with the tools they need for active participation and democratic action, and teachers with the materials and support to achieve this. Their free resources include print-and-go lesson plans, award-winning games, and digital interactives.
