STUDENT RESOURCES EDUCATION RESOURCES FOR STUDENTS AND TEACHERS

LEARNING CENTER

The Judicial Learning Center offers exhibits on the history and role of the judicial branch of government. There are hands-on activities designed for school-aged children and adults that allow visitors to play the role of a judge and to test their court knowledge. There is a Supreme Court seal puzzle, scales that visitors can attempt to balance, and mini school lockers that hold information about court cases relevant to students.

WEST VIRGINIA CONSTITUTION (PDF)

A PDF version of the West Virginia Constitution that can be downloaded and also printed.

“AND JUSTICE FOR ALL”

Former Supreme Court Justice Evan Jenkins appears in a series of educational videos entitled “And Justice for All.” Each video is less than five minutes long. The videos are available on the Judiciary’s YouTube Channel.

The videos consist of brief discussions about the Supreme Court Courtroom as well as differences and similarities between the U.S. Supreme Court and the West Virginia Supreme Court. Other videos discuss the requirements to be a judicial officer in West Virginia, why judges wear robes, and an explanation of sine die. A new video is added about once a week.

THE FOUNDATION OF JUSTICE

Two videos, each less than eight minutes, about the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia and the state court system.

• The Foundation of Justice - History
• The Foundation of Justice - Chamber

HAVE GAVEL WILL TRAVEL

Active and retired justices, circuit judges, family court judges, and magistrates are available to visit schools to participate in Read Aloud programs and talk to classes about the judicial system.

LAWS - LEGAL ADVANCEMENT FOR WEST VIRGINIA STUDENTS

RESOURCES

Other resources for teachers and students relating to the Judiciary.

SPEAKER LIST

The Speaker List has been created by the Supreme Court Public Information Office. The list provides which judicial officers are willing to speak and provides their contact information. You can contact them directly or call Jennifer Bundy to help with setting up a school visit.