Justice by the people
A Civics, History, and
Language Arts Program
Civics in Action
Developing strategies and taking a stand
Encourage students to make their voices heard by exploring strategies for civic participation.
For Grades 7–12
Dissecting the Past
Identifying the impact of individuals on society
Engage students in discussions of civic participation and explore how a single individual can bring about critical change in society.
For Grades 7–12
Decoding the News
Building savvy media consumers
Help foster civic engagement by encouraging your students to understand how to analyze current events.
For Grades 7–12
FREE Lesson Plans and Printables!
Bring the U.S. Constitution and the jury system to life for middle school students! These updated lesson plans and student worksheets now support key skills.
Make Your Case
Make Your Case is a courtroom trial simulation in which students control the action as they experience a real courtroom setting. Before you begin, use the Teaching Guide to help incorporate the game into your classroom.
Additional Resources
The History of Juries
Find out how the jury system as we know it came about—and how different it was in the past! Explore the history of juries from the signing of the Magna Carta to today.
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Find more classroom resources at www.ABOTACivics.org. The ABOTA Foundation has created resources and opportunities for teachers and students to grow in their knowledge of the Constitution, the judicial system, and civic engagement.
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