Public Education Publications
The State Bar of Wisconsin offers a variety of popular law-related education resources that provide valuable information to the public, parents, teachers, and teens.
You may download the following free resources
"The Bill of Rights," "What you should know about Wisconsin Law" and
"Teens in the Law." "What you should know about Wisconsin Law" is also available in Spanish as a download.
Publications
The Bill of Rights: An Introduction
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What You Should Know about Wisconsin Law: Your Legal Rights & Responsibilities
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What You Should Know about Wisconsin Law: Your Legal Rights & Responsibilities - Hmong Version
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What You Should Know about Wisconsin Law: Your Legal Rights & Responsibilities - Spanish Version
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Teens in the Law: A Parent's Resource
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Related Links
Wisconsin Resources
Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI)
DPI provides a number of resources and specialists to explain Wisconsin academic standards; graduation requirements; and policies. Educator resources; information for the public; and information for parents and families can be found on their web site
www.dpi.state.wi.us.
Contact Kristen McDaniel, DPI Social Studies Consultant for additional information at
Kristen.mcdaniel@dpi.wi.gov.
Wisconsin Court System
The Wisconsin Court System has a number of resources and materials available to assist educators in presenting information to students in both didactic and interactive ways. Available resources include materials educators can use in the classroom; programs that educators and students can participate in; and sources for additional information.
For information, visit the Wisconsin Court System web site.
Wisconsin Council on Social Studies (WCSS)
WCSS is a professional organization of social studies teachers. WCSS provides professional development opportunities, publications and services to Wisconsin teachers.
Please visit the Wisconsin Council on Social Studies web site.
Street Law, Inc.
Street Law, Inc. provides practical, participatory information about law and democracy. Street Law offers curricula, professional development and resources for educators, attorneys, juvenile justice professionals and law enforcement professionals.
Additional information is available on their
web site.
National Resources
iCivics Program for Middle School Students
Spearheaded by Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, iCivics is a web-based civics education project that features free lesson plans, interactive modules, and games, all specifically designed to meet national and state education standards.
With these tools, iCivics helps empower middle school students to become knowledgeable civic participants and leaders. Students can even post on the "Talk to the Justice" message board.
Visit iCivics for more information.
High School Curriculum on the Judiciary
The
American Judicature Society offers online resources for teachers, lecture notes, discussion questions, and suggested activities and assignments with accompanying handouts and overheads.
US Supreme Court: Information, Famous Court Cases, and Resources
This web site provides a wealth of information regarding the history, role and function of the Supreme Court. Links to numerous famous court cases are provided as well as a synopsis of the case.
