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ALL GRADES

Civicate: The Three Branches

The Three Branches

Every classroom should view this video. It is illustrated and scripted for all ages. It is short enough to integrate into any lesson, or to share with the teacher ahead of your visit.  

Civicate: The Constitution of the United States

The Constitution

Most Judges in the Classroom lessons include slides introducing students to the Constitution. You may replace those slides with this video. It is a great introduction that covers a lot in under 4 minutes.

Court Walk-through

What Happens at Court?

Judge Shaina Colover and the Orange County Superior Court offers this excellent introduction to the Court.  This video is 10 minutes in length. 

Suggestion: Ask the teacher to have the class view beforehand and prepare questions (if any) for your visit.

MIDDLE SCHOOL (GRADES 5-9)

Structure of The Court System

Structure of the Court System: Crash Course Government and Politics #19
Marbury v. Madison (1803) | Judicial Review Is Established

How State Supreme Court Justices Are Selected

How Are State Supreme Court Justices Selected? [POLICYbrief]

Judicial Review - Marbury v. Madison

Although this video is an animation, the content introducing the background of Marbury v. Madison is too advanced for younger learners.  Some high school classrooms may benefit from viewing this video that describes what Judicial Review means. 

HIGH SCHOOL (GRADES 9-12)

Judicial Branch Overview

Judicial Branch Overview

This is an exceptional video, the teacher should show students before your visit. 

Fair and Free - Full Film  - featuring Sandra Day O'Connor (EN)

Fair and Free

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