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"The...students were knowledgeable, excited, and very involved. It was an equally rewarding experience for me."
- JT Volunteer

"What a wonderful experience! The class was hesitant to participate at first and appeared to be trying to maintain a "tough" and disinterested facade. However, once they realized that the discussion related to real life situations and that we wanted them to talk to us, even the most reticent children began participating. By the end we were having a really spirited discussion about constitutional rights with kids that, I get the feeling, don't open up to much in class. All in all alot of fun."
- JT Volunteer discussing the Invaders Activity

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LESSON PLANS AND EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES FOR SCHOOL VISITS

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LESSON PLANS DEMONSTRATED AT TRAINING:

Invaders Activity Plus Case Summaries - The Invaders Activity is designed to introduce students to the rights guaranteed under the U.S. Constitution.
Icebreakers - These are short 20-minute activities that can be used as stand alone activities or introductory exercises.

SHORT TAKES LESSONS:

Icebreakers - These are short 20-minute activities that can be used as stand alone activities or introductory exercises.
Teaching About Controversial Issues - Students practice listening to other's opinions, consider polar positions on controversial topics and their impact, and practice the skill of stating and analyzing a position.

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL LESSONS:

Invaders Activity Plus Case Summaries - The Invaders Activity is designed to introduce students to the rights guaranteed under the U.S. Constitution.>
The First Amendment - This activity creates an awareness of the five rights contained in the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
The Candy Game - This activity will help students understand the need for rules, the rulemaking process and the role of the student/citizen.
Florida Supreme Court Mock Oral Argument Cases - This is a link to the Florida Supreme Court's Mock Oral Argument cases that can be used in the classroom.

Justice By The People (Grades 5 - 8) - from Scholastic

MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL LESSONS:

Invaders Activity Plus Case Summaries- The Invaders Activity is designed to introduce students to the rights guaranteed under the U.S. Constitution.
Short Takes - Icebreakers - These are short 20-minute activities that can be used as stand alone activities or introductory exercises.
State of Nature - This activity will give students the opportunity to develop their own form of government and how it will operate as well as the rights they will have in this new country.
A Constitutional Scavenger Hunt - This activity will help participants become familiar with the Florida Constitution and corresponding provisions for the state courts system.
QUIZ SHOW: The Florida Courts and the Constitution Scavenger Hunt - This game show format provides a stimulating environment that will familiarize participants with the the Florida Constitution, the judicial branch, supreme court justices, judicial duties, the courts and more.
You and the Law (pdf) Plus QUIZ SHOW: You and the Law (powerpoint) - This activity is designed to be used with the Legal Guide for New Adults brochure distributed by The Florida Bar. The QUIZ SHOW GAME format provides a stimulating environment for introducing legal content and encouraging further research on law-related topics.
QUIZ SHOW: So You Want to be as Smart as a State Court Judge? (PowerPoint) - This activity is designed for middle school students and is based on the popular quiz show "Are you Smarter Than a 5th Grader?" Questions pertain to the Florida Constitution, the US Constitution, Constitutional Rights, Supreme Corut Justices, Branches of Government, Qualificaitons of Judges, Amendments, Judicial Behavior, Jury Duty and the Courts.
Florida Supreme Court Mock Oral Argument Cases- This is a link to the Florida Supreme Court's Mock Oral Argument cases that can be used in the classroom.

Justice By The People (Grades 5 - 8) - from Scholastic

Judicial Decision Making - JL Case Study

Judicial Decision Making Lesson (case study for JL) - The goal of this activity is to understand how judges make decisions through the interpretation and application of the law.
Power Point Presentation - Notes for Volunteers
Video from the Bill of Rights Institute

USEFUL WEBSITES:

Bill of Rights Institute | elessons
Landmark Cases - Resources and information on criminal law cases
Oyez - U.S. Supreme Court Media web site
http://www.deliberating.org/
Justice Learning
Center For Civic Education
Teaching American History
The Florida Supreme Court - A Link to the Court's Educational Resources For Judges and Lawyers Page
Florida Law Related Education Association
Florida Department of Education
Florida Attorney General School Search Manual

OTHER RESOURCES:

Justice Teaching Training Presentation:
PDF | Power Point
Florida Supreme Court Constitution Day Program Overview
Handbook: Speak to American Values - Winning the Debate for Fair & Impartial Courts
Justice Teaching Flyer