The Judiciary

Below is a collection of available topic overviews that link to many related articles and resources within ELM.

Britannica Elementary/Middle/High School: The Judicial Branch 
Remember that you can change reading levels in the control bar, and share the URL for that reading level with your students.

Pebble Go has a dedciated section of its Biographies module just for 
Biographies Supreme Court Justices 

Explora has a concise introductiory article to Courts in the United States for a clear, short explanation of federal and state judicial systems.  

Explora Middle allows students to research famous court cases such as Marbury vs Madison, Brown V Board of Education etc to find both primary source information and academic analysis and research related to the impact of the court decisions. 

 
Gale Middle has a topic collection all about the judiciary, and don't forget to view the links to related topics to dive deeper into their accessible arnd reliable content: The Judiciary and related topics  

This is a curated group of fiction and nonfiction ebooks related to citizenship, Grade Interest Level K-8. All titles are available to students geolocated in MN without login. Linking directly to chapters is also possible. To link directly to the titles and share in your LMS or libguides, copy the link to the title(s) you want from our persistent link spreadsheet (if you are not accessing through the MackinVia app). Reach out to us with questions about linking.

The U.S. Supreme Court 
Introduces readers to the history of the U.S. Supreme Court through simple, informative text and full-color illustrations. Includes Supreme Court facts, a glossary, and a list of resources for further study. (Grades K-2)

The U.S. Supreme Court 
Examines the history of the U.S. Supreme Court, from its first session in New York City in 1790 to the nomination of Sonia Sotomayor, the first Latina justice to serve on the Supreme Court. Includes a glossary, resources for further information, and color photographs. (Grades 5-8)

Law and order 
Examines the Constitution and the judicial system of the United States. Profiles courts at city, state, and federal levels, along with law enforcement.

Judges 
Describes the responsibilities of a judge, the importance of knowing the law, and their role within the legal system. Discusses the impact of their decisions on people's lives. Includes color photos, a glossary, and an index.

Serving on a jury 
Presents an overview of the role of jurors in a jury trial, and discusses jury members' duties, responsibilities, and limitations while they are serving on a jury. Includes a glossary and a list of additional resources.

Resources below are recommended by MDL curators from partners in primary source history.