Educational Outreach

Why should students take an interest in the nomination and confirmation of a Supreme Court Justice? Students learn about this important process with the help of a lesson plan, information-gathering handouts, Supreme Court background, activities, discussion guide, and a list of Supreme Court decisions that have an impact on young people.

For more information, e-mail Rebecca Fanning, National Outreach Manager for the Federal Courts.

Interactive Court Simulations
Contemporary Topics
These simulations for courtrooms and classrooms are based on issues that have an impact on young people.

Constitution Resources
Federal courts, as guardians of the Constitution, offer resources and programs.

• Constitution Day
  Listen to Supreme Court Justices Antonin Scalia and Stephen G. Breyer discuss different approaches to judicial interpretation.
  Watch video (37:00) or listen



• Making the Abstract Real: Judicial Independence and Separation of Powers
  Listen to judges explain the significance and impact of these two concepts on the American way of life.
  
  
  
• Discussion Topics: Judicial Interpretation
• Discussion Package: Judicial Independence
• Games   Jeopardy    Million-Dollar Citizen

Courtrooms as Classrooms
National Initiatives
Federal judges host courtroom events that involve lawyers and court staff, teachers and students.

Federal Court Basics
Court structure, legal landmarks, homework help, and games give students a foundation in court literacy.

• Open Doors to Federal Courts
• Juror Appreciation and Law Day
• Your Day in Bankruptcy Court

• Court Structure
• Court and Class Activities
• Textbooklet:
  Understanding the Federal Courts
• Legal Landmarks
• Homework Help