Florida State Courts CyberCourt Curriculum

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Curriculum for Middle/High School Students

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We have designed the following lesson plans to address a wide range of educational and age levels, with the primary teaching audience to be upper middle and high school social studies or government classes. The format of the lesson plans is, by design, basic and straightforward. The lesson title gives an overview of the topic to be covered. Learning objectives list the specific expectations of each lesson. When and where appropriate, we have attempted to identify the Social Studies Sunshine State Standards and Instructional Practices that relate to our learning objectives. Also, instructional strategies are provided which can assist teachers in reinforcing learning.

For school years 2003-2004, 2002 - 2003, 2000 - 2001, 1999 - 2000, 1998 - 1999, 1997-1998, each lesson plan is geared towards a particular case of the month. Oral argument in each case can be seen live via the Florida Distance Learning Network satellite. Contact your local cable operator for the time and channel of these broadcasts.

Curriculum for Elementary School Students

Currently there are no cases for the elementary school level. However, staff are working diligently to create lesson plans geared to the primary grades. Please Check back periodically for new pages.

VIDEOS ARE AVAILABLE!!!

Thanks to the generous offer of the Florida Department of Education, all public school teachers can now receive a copy of the oral argument video for each "Case of the Month" -- ABSOLUTELY FREE!!!!

The process by which you can receive your video is simple. To place an order, contact your local district's instructional television coordinator (ITV) and tell him or her what month or months you want to receive. If you do not know who your local ITV coordinator is or how to contact this person, please call the Florida Department of Education at (850) 488-7101. We encourage every teacher to take advantage of this opportunity and order a video today.

Note: In some districts, it may be necessary to send in a blank videotape in order to receive the video.

The Supreme Court of Florida grants anyone permission to reproduce the "Case of the Month" oral argument videos as long as the videos are used for educational purposes.