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LEGAL & GOVERNMENT EDUCATION

Texas Law Related Education - A link to legal education events, lesson plans and games. Click Student Outreach for games on the U.S. CONSTITUTION & other topics such as, juries, government, etc.

Children's Rights - Children's Rights is an organization advocating on behalf of abused and neglected children in the U.S.

Principles of the Constitution - PowerPoint Presentation

Celebrating America's Freedoms - A collection of information and some activity suggestions for celebrating Veteran's Day, Memorial Day and Flag Day.

America's Historical Documents - A listing of America's historical documents from the U.S. Constitution to the Apollo 11 Flight Plan, all with link to more information on each document.

U.S. Supreme Court Landmark Cases and Concepts - Providing educators with resources and activities regarding landmark U.S. Supreme Court cases from Marbury v. Madison (1803) to Texas v. Johnson (1989) and concepts from the Federalism to Necessary and Proper Cause.

U.S. Supreme Court Case Docket - See what cases are on the docket for the U. S. Supreme Court.

Law as a Career - A guide to what Houston lawyers do. Have a lawyer come to your classroom (grade levels 5 -12) to discuss what lawyers do. Contact Lucy Fisher or call 713-759-1133.

Texas Court Structure - An interactive link to the Court Structure of Texas.

Juvenile Law - Links to information regarding what to expect in Teen Court and information regarding Minor in Possession.

TYLA - Youth Curriculum - Program curriculum for all age groups regarding decisions about right and wrong to the importance of jury service.

A Resource Guide on Brown v. Board of Education - A web site devoted to the landmark Supreme Court Case Brown v. Board.

United States Government Structure - A complete interactive guide to the U.S. government branches and departments.
Texas Senate - A link to the Senate of Texas web site for Teachers and Parents.
Texas House of Representatives - A link to the Texas House of Representatives Teachers' Corral web site.
HBA Law Education Programs - Listing of the HBA's Law Education Programs.
Law Related Lessons - Links to several law related web sites with lesson plans.