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.
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.
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.
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.