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Grade 7, Civics Std 5: Explain the importance of juvenile, adult, civil, and criminal laws within the judicial system of the United States.

Lesson Plans: Trying Teens; Exploring the Development of the Juvenile Justice System in the United States In this lesson, students will learn about the court cases and legal organizations that were instrumental in creating a system of juvenile justice in the United States, then present their findings in a composite timeline illustrating the history of the juvenile courts. How does the Supreme Court Affects the Lives of Teens? The Supreme Court, the highest court in the U.S., examines federal and state statutes and executive actions to determine whether they conform to the US Constitution. In this lesson, students explore the impact of historic and recent Supreme Court decisions and issues on their lives.

Resources: Supreme Court Cases This site was developed to provide teachers with a full range of resources and activities to support the teaching of landmark Supreme Court cases, helping students explore the key issues of each case. The Federal Judiciary Homepage This site contains everything you want to know about the court system with links!
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