Supreme Court Justice David Souter called for the re-education of the American public on its government. The websites below are a sampling of the resources found on-line that may assist in that effort. Many local court websites also contain information and links to helpful resources.

• The federal Judiciary’s Educational Outreach website at www.uscourts.gov/outreach//index.html offers a variety of resources.

Courtroom simulations center on topics relevant to teens, including the Bill of Rights and issues related to the Internet, school newspapers, police searches, and student expression, among others. www.uscourts.gov/outreach/programs/opendoors.htm

Information about the structure, function, role, and work of the federal courts is presented in an interactive format. Designed for use by judges, teachers and students, it features activities related to contemporary Supreme Court decisions, games that test knowledge of the Constitution, and basic court-related information. www.uscourts.gov/outreach/topics/index.html

Constitution Day is observed each September 17. To assist courts and teachers with the celebration, the Judiciary’s website offers videos, discussion topics, interactive games, and links to additional resources. www.uscourts.gov/outreach/resources/constitutionday.html

• Supreme Court Historical Society

  The Society's “We the Students” on-line Learning Center features sample cases and class exercises. www.supremecourthistory.org/

• Our Courts

  Inspired by Justice Sandra Day O’Connor’s belief that education and teachers are the cornerstone of a successful democracy, this site provides interactive activities for students and useful teaching resources for an engaging civics curriculum. www.ourcourts.org/

• Speakers Bureau

  Our Courts is a Colorado speakers bureau begun by a federal judge and a state judge, in which 200 trained speakers provide nonpartisan, unbiased information about the court systems to adults. Training and start-up kits are available to other states, upon request. www.ourcourtscolorado.org

• Law Day and Juror Appreciation Month 2009

  Federal courts around the country celebrate Law Day and Juror Appreciation Month in various ways, inviting the public to visit and learn more about the federal Judiciary. In the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, high school students spend a day at courthouses in Philadelphia, Allentown, and Reading, participating in mock trials and appellate hearings: www.paed.uscourts.gov/us25000.asp. The ABA website at www.abanet.org/publiced/lawday/2009/home.shtml include resources and ideas for classroom lessons.

  An on-line Juror Appreciation Kit, developed by the Commission on the American Jury, includes activities to help courts devise programs to honor local citizens who serve on juries. Visit www.abanet.org/jury/jurorkit.html.

• Citizens’ Law Academy

  Launched by the District of Idaho in partnership with the Idaho State Bar Association in 2000, the adult public information program explains how the judicial system works, what lawyers do, and the laws affecting our daily lives. Course schedules for 2009 are found at www2.state.id.us/isb/gen/cla.htm