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ANCIENT CIVILIZATIONS FOR CHILDREN VIDEO SERIES
From the producers of the celebrated American History for Children Video Series, these creatively conceived programs invite students to immerse themselves in the wonders of cultures past. What ... more>>>
| DVD | LV510DV-WB3, LV521DV-WB3, LV522DV-WB3...
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BIOGRAPHY: American History
Combining smooth narration and engaging interviews with vivid still photography and live-action footage (where available), reenactments, period art, and other documentary material, these informative biographies ... more>>>
| DVD | FE750DV-WB3, FE242DV-WB3, FE368DV-WB3...
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FIGHTING CHANCE
As first-year associates at a law firm, students debate whether to take a case headed for the Supreme Court. Claiming unfair discrimination, a woman qualified to join the U.S. Army Special Forces cannot ... more>>>
| Simulations, eBook | INT701-WB3, INT701E-WB3
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FIRST AMENDMENT IN THE 21ST CENTURY, The
Understand landmark Supreme Court cases through presentations that first frame the issues and put them in historical context, then deliver dramatized highlights from the oral arguments, and conclude with ... more>>>
| DVD | AMB370DV-WB3, AMB367DV-WB3, AMB364DV-WB3...
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HANDY SUPREME COURT ANSWER BOOK, The
By David L. Hudson. With its accessible question-and-answer format, this easy-to-use reference opens a window on the nation's least understood branch of government. Breaking down the Court's history by ... more>>>
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HISTORY SPEAKS: Government
In order to help young people understand the three branches of government, the thought-provoking activities in this set show the powers of each branch, how they interact with one another in a system requiring ... more>>>
| Reproducibles, eBook | TLC140-WB3, TLC141-WB3, TLC142-WB3...
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JUDICIAL BRANCH, The
Explains the purpose and functions of the federal courts, and how Marbury v. Madison influenced the role of the judicial branch in the system of checks and balances. View the ... more>>>
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JUDICIAL BRANCH, The
Topics include its creation and structure, the confirmation process, federal jurisdiction, judicial review, judicial independence, precedent, landmark cases, and constitutional rights. View ... more>>>
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JUDICIAL BRANCH, The
After establishing that federal courts not only apply laws to individual cases but also interpret and determine the constitutionality of laws, this program goes on to survey the origins of the judicial ... more>>>
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JUDICIAL SYSTEM, The
History of the judicial branch, three-tiered court system, writs of certiorari, judicial review process, checks on court powers, selecting nominees for judicial positions, confirmation process, duties ... more>>>
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JUDICIARY, The
Covers the federal court system, federal judges and officers of the court, federal laws and the Constitution, the Supreme Court and its history (including reviews of major decisions), and judicial rev... more>>>
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LANDMARK SUPREME COURT CASES
By Gary Hartman, Roy M. Mersky, and Cindy L. Tate. Ideal either as a quick reference or as a starting point for further research, this book provides the salient points of over 350 influential decisions. ... more>>>
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LANDMARKS: Historic U.S. Supreme Court Decisions
Acquaint students with major Supreme Court decisions from Marbury v. Madison (1803) to Schenck v. U.S. (1919), to Bush v. Gore (2000). In addition to explaining ... more>>>
| Books, Reproducibles | CRF124-WB3, CRF124TG-WB3
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LEGAL PRECEDENT
The U.S. Judiciary is distinctive from the two elective branches of government in that it is both a legal and a political body. Justices may be influenced by their own views and by pressures that others ... more>>>
| DVD, Streaming Video | IIC141DV-WB3, IIC141DS90-WB3, IIC141DS5-WB3
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OUR SUPREME COURT: A History With 14 Activities
By Richard Panchyk. A lively and comprehensive activity book that begins with the court's constitutional underpinnings and winds through important cases grouped according to subject, teaching students ... more>>>
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OXFORD GUIDE TO UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT DECISIONS, The
Edited by Kermit L. Hall. Drawn from the acclaimed Oxford Companion to the Supreme Court and fully revised and updated, this handy reference lists more than 400 alphabetically arranged entries examining ... more>>>
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POWERPOINT® PRESENTATIONS IN UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
Offering an accessible tool for teachers to introduce students to topics on American government, these ready-made PowerPoint® presentations provide a quick and easy way to give students ... more>>>
| Powerpoint | ZP154-WB3, ZP375-WB3, ZP525-WB3...
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PUTTIN' ON THE ROBES: Exploring the Legal Process
Meticulously written and vetted for accuracy, this simulation takes students through trial, appellate, and Supreme Court levels of the justice system. Trial level provides complete materials for cases ... more>>>
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RULE OF NINE, The
Unlike members of the legislative and executive branches, members of the judicial branch are appointed by the president for life and confirmed by the Senate. The U.S. Supreme Court was the only court specifically ... more>>>
| DVD, Streaming Video | IIC140DV-WB3, IIC140DS90-WB3, IIC140DS5-WB3
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SUMMARIES OF LEADING CASES ON THE CONSTITUTION
By Joseph F. Menez and John R. Vile. Reorganized to conform more closely with sections of the Constitution and Bill of Rights, this newest edition is updated through the 2002–2003 Supreme Court term. ... more>>>
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SUPREME COURT A TO Z, The
By Kenneth Jost. Three hundred and sixty entries alphabetically arranged compose this definitive resource on the nation's highest court. "Closer look" sidebars, extensive cross-references, quotations, ... more>>>
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SUPREME COURT DBQs: Exploring the Cases That Changed History
In-depth studies of 19 landmark cases provide document-based questions that challenge students to understand the historical context, critically analyze both the majority and dissenting opinions, and recognize ... more>>>
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SUPREME COURT TODAY, The
In a give-and-take session with articulate high schoolers, Associate Justice Stephen Breyer discusses how the judiciary operates, shares insider anecdotes, and responds to queries about drug testing of ... more>>>
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SUPREME COURT, The
An unprecedented series explores the history, impact, and drama of America's highest court. Four programs chart the court's unique evolution, using archival footage and innovative graphics to communicate ... more>>>
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THREE BRANCHES OF GOVERNMENT, The
Viewers are helped to understand the value of checks and balances among the legislative, judicial, and executive branches of government.Watch a ... more>>>
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THURGOOD 
Directed by Michael Stevens. Laurence Fishburne’s Tony-nominated performance as Thurgood Marshall in this one-man play celebrates the highlights of the Supreme Court Justice’s long, illustrious career. ... more>>>
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VERDICT: A Simulation of the Need for Environmental Protection and the Judicial Process
Emphasize environmental protection and demonstrate the judicial process to your students with this simulation. Two backpacking college students are charged with starting a forest fire and are put on trial-your ... more>>>
| Simulations, Books | INT956-WB3, INT956SG-WB3
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WE THE STUDENTS: Supreme Court Cases for and About America's Students
By Jamin B. Raskin. A professor of constitutional law at American University presents this dynamic casebook on issues directly affecting young people, Cleared of "legal underbrush" but retaining critical ... more>>>
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