Before bringing students to the Early American Museum Exhibit and/or the The Champaign County Courthouse Exhibit, equip your students with prior knowledge about the American Court System and the history of Lincoln's time in Champaign County as a lawyer by examining the lessons and links below.
Don't forget to check out your school library's Lincoln collection provided by the Regional Office of Education as well as the "Champaign County's Lincoln" DVD that was delivered to all grade school and middle school libraries.
Don't forget to check out your school library's Lincoln collection provided by the Regional Office of Education as well as the "Champaign County's Lincoln" DVD that was delivered to all grade school and middle school libraries.
This comprehensive site provides a wealth of activities and information about the American Jury System, sponsored by the Chicago Historical Society.
Go to this site before your visit to the Courthouse Exhibit, so that you can plan effectively for your trip.
This expansive guide outlines the American Legal System with maps and charts to help your students.
Provided by the Illinois State Bar, this training guide will help you organize an authentic mock trial in your classroom.
From the Association for Illinois Lawyers, this thematic collection of lesson plan ideas can be used accross all subjects, in total or in parts.