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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Court Defines Itself

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders select Supreme Court Justices to research. They include the justice's legacy and influence on the court.
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Activity
Cornell University

Cornell University: Law School: Jurisdiction Explained

For Students 9th - 10th
Site provides an overview of jurisdiction with links to recent case law and constitutional references.
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Website
Cornell University

Cornell University: Law School: Original Jurisdiction What Does It Mean?

For Students 9th - 10th
This brief article explains the concept of original jurisdiction, especially in terms of the U.S. Supreme Court. There are links in the article to actual cases.
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Activity
Cornell University

Cornell University: Law School: Child Custody: An Overview

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Cornell University School of Law provides a brief overview of child custody with links to federal and state legislation on the topic.