Teaching Resources
Educational resources for the classroom
Ready-to-use lesson plans and mock trials for K-12 civics education.
K-5 Grade Level: K-5
Rules vs. Laws: What's the Difference?
In this foundational lesson, students will distinguish between rules (which govern small groups like families or classrooms) and laws (which…
View Lesson Plan → HistorySymbols of American Democracy
Students will identify and explain the meaning of major American symbols, understanding their historical significance and connection to democratic ideals.
View Lesson Plan → Social StudiesCommunity Helpers: The Justice System
Students learn about the roles of judges, lawyers, police, and juries in keeping communities safe and fair.
View Lesson Plan →6-8 Grade Level: 6-8
Checks and Balances: Keeping Government in Check
Students will learn how the three branches of government limit each other's power through the system of checks and balances,…
View Lesson Plan → CivicsThe Bill of Rights in Daily Life
Students will examine each amendment in the Bill of Rights and identify how these protections apply to their everyday experiences…
View Lesson Plan →9-12 Grade Level: 9-12
Constitutional Interpretation: Living Document or Original Intent?
Students will compare originalist and living constitutionalist approaches to interpreting the Constitution, analyzing how each would decide landmark cases differently.
View Lesson Plan → CivicsCivil Liberties vs. National Security
Students will analyze historical and contemporary cases where civil liberties have been restricted in the name of national security, evaluating…
View Lesson Plan →K-5 Grade Level: K-5
6-8 Grade Level: 6-8
Social Media Cyberbullying Case
A student is accused of posting mean comments about a classmate online. Is it free speech or bullying?
View Case → Search & SeizureSchool Locker Search
School searched a student's locker based on a rumor, finding prohibited items. Was the search legal?
View Case →9-12 Grade Level: 9-12
Student Walkout: First Amendment
Students organized a walkout to protest a policy. The school suspended them. Did the school violate the 1st Amendment?
View Case → Self DefenseState v. Miller
A physical altercation in a parking lot leads to a claim of self-defense after a shove.
View Case → Contract LawBrand v. Influencer
A brand sues an influencer for not posting as agreed and posting negative content about the product.
View Case → Housing LawTenant v. Landlord
Landlord withheld security deposit for "cleaning" and "damage". Tenant sues for return of deposit.
View Case →Educational Use
These materials are designed for classroom use. Teachers are encouraged to adapt them to their specific context and student needs.