Indiana Supreme Court
Courts in the Classroom
 
New FREE CLE Event: Jesse W. Weik: The Young Indiana Lawyer Who Made Herndon’s Lincoln Possible
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
 

Lesson Plans & Materials
Access lesson plans and other teaching materials—including videos, images, historical documents, and related website links—on various subjects relating to state and federal courts. GO

 

Legal History Lecture Series
Access materials and the webcast from CLE approved programs presented as part of the Indiana Supreme Court’s Legal History Lecture Series. GO

 

Video Library
While the lesson materials above contain many supporting videos, additional informative videos are available, such as oral arguments online and videos on subjects including jury duty, alternatives to court, and information about the law for middle schoolers. GO

 
Judges Speakers Bureau
Access a directory of judicial officers willing to speak to K-12 classrooms. Teachers may contact judges directly to schedule a presentation. GO
 
Ask a Question
If you have any questions about the oral argument webcasts, their associated briefs or lesson plans, or any other aspect of this website, or if you have suggestions or concerns, please email Elizabeth Osborn at eosborn@courts.state.in.us.
Online Court History Museum
Access resources such as online historical exhibits, historical Supreme Court justice biographies, articles on specific aspects of court history in Indiana, and more. GO
 
Know Your Courts
Access detailed explanations of the structure and processes of Indiana courts, including information about trial courts, appellate courts, the players in the courtroom, and more. GO
 
Activities for Kids
Access puzzles and other activities designed to help kids become engaged in information about our legal system and court history. GO
 
 
Supreme Court Bookstore
Access informational pamphlets and reading materials currently available. Pamphlets are free to any interested parties. Free copies of books are available for libraries, teachers, and all other educational organizations. GO
 


 

Think B4 You Drive

Think B4 You Drive is a project conceived by and funded by Judge Allen Wheat of the Circuit Court of Steuben County, Indiana and produced by Ball State University. The project focuses on the ramifications of driving under the influence of alcohol. The purpose of this project is to educate viewers about the legal processes that a person encounters if arrested and charged with the crime of driving under the influence of alcohol.

Learn more about Think B4 You Drive
Watch a Video About Summer in the City

From The Inside Out: How Indiana's Courts Work

From The Inside Out: How Indiana's Courts Work is a brief documentary on the experiences of teachers as they learn about the Indiana court system. Learning from court staff, judges and attorneys, teachers participate in a mock oral argument, work on a mock opinion and immerse themselves in the process that an appellate case goes through.

Watch a video about the 2009 Summer in the City Program

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Last modified on Friday, January, 29, 2010