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Civics Education
Civics Education
Welcome! Our Civics Education section features educational resources and materials for teaching and learning about the judicial branch and its role in our democracy.
What's New
Elementary, middle and high school students are invited to create cartoon art depicting first amendment freedoms, focusing on the themes of freedom of assembly and the right to petition. Six winners will receive a $50 gift certificate, and five entries will receive honorable mention. Submissions are due March 16, 2011. Prizes are provided by the Constitutional Rights Foundation and the Administration of Justice Fund to better educate youth about the role of the judicial branch in our democracy.
Download a flyer and a submission form: single panel / comic strip.
Visit Courtsed.org for more information.
Resources
Find educational resources about the judicial branch for use by:
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Video
transcript"Schools and the Courts Partner to Create Public Art"
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