Subject-specific further reading.

These original lessons introduce the topic. The resources below offer additional information from educational institutions or public agencies. They did not review or endorse this site. Educators should select individual pages appropriate to learners’ ages.

• United States Courts educational resources

  Additional U.S. civics resources about courts and public institutions.

• Library of Congress classroom materials

  Primary-source activities and teacher-created lesson resources.

Using an external source responsibly

Check the page’s author, date, purpose, and evidence. Record the exact page you use rather than citing an organization’s homepage. Separate direct observations, reported findings, and your own interpretations. External websites have their own privacy practices and usage terms.