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REVIEW:
Educators will find a wealth of resources for supplementing the social studies curriculum at The History of the Supreme Court Website. This resource is written by teachers from across the country and presents the history of the Court thematically corresponding to the strands in the social studies curriculum. The five themes include; The Court Defines Itself, The Court and Basic Rights, The Court and Gender, The Court and Young People and the Court Today. An introductory essay on the History of the Supreme Court gives a broad view of the evolution of the Supreme Court. Teacher resources include introductory essays for each theme with information for further study and discussion as well as a host of well-planned lesson plans that cover such topics as “Exploring Enumerated and Implied Powers,” “Clear and Present Danger,” “Gender Issues in the United States”, and others. Included is an interactive timeline of landmark cases handed down since 1792 that are arranged by theme and a searchable encyclopedia of terms and court cases. This is an evolving site with new sections promised soon. |
February 2007
