Instructify

September 26, 2008

“Objection your honor! Badgering the witness with boring judicial system lessons!” Prevent this from happening in your classroom by taking your class to the heart of our judicial system with a trip to Kids Court.

Kids Court is an interactive site from the US District Court of North Carolina’s Western District. It’s designed to help teachers teach their students about the judicial system in a fun, real-world environment. Do your students know the importance of the roles of each court employee in the court room? Students can read biographies on some of their United District Court Judges, learn about court facts, and why we observe certain federal holidays. Have your students take on the role of a judge, attorney, or defendant as they participate in a mock trial.

Engage your students in an interactive history lesson where colorful diagrams and illustrations help explain the complex makeup of our judicial branch of government in terms that your students can understand. The activities are broken up into two age groups, K-5 and 6-12. Students can continue to construct their knowledge of the court system or put into practice what they’ve learned with the many games such as Jeopardy, Court TV, and many more.

If you can’t find what you’re looking for on this site, just access the many links that are provided for additional ideas. Don’t be held in contempt by not taking advantage of this useful site. -MONIQUE ST.LOUIS

Kids Court