In the last two weeks, 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students learned about the three branches of government. We even simulated a proposed law (a bill) being created in Congress and passed on to the Executive Branch to either be signed into law or vetoed. This was an insightful experience for all. We then looked into the scales of justice and how they are a symbol for the balance that must happen between all of the branches.
The three branches of government and also the Supreme Court are all part of grade level standards taught in Social Studies. In order to further educate your students on these topics, you may want to challenge them to read biographies of Supreme Court Justices. Here is a short list of books:
Thurgood Marshall: Civil Rights Attorney and Supreme Court Justice by Mark Rowh
Great Justices of the Supreme Court by Nathan Aaseng
Ruth Bader Ginsburg: Supreme Court Justice by Linda Bayer-Berenbaum
Sandra day O'Conner by Mary Hill
Happy Reading!
-Mrs. Romberg
The three branches of government and also the Supreme Court are all part of grade level standards taught in Social Studies. In order to further educate your students on these topics, you may want to challenge them to read biographies of Supreme Court Justices. Here is a short list of books:
Thurgood Marshall: Civil Rights Attorney and Supreme Court Justice by Mark Rowh
Great Justices of the Supreme Court by Nathan Aaseng
Ruth Bader Ginsburg: Supreme Court Justice by Linda Bayer-Berenbaum
Sandra day O'Conner by Mary Hill
Happy Reading!
-Mrs. Romberg