Parent Guide > Getting to the Supreme Court
Welcome to the parent guide for this text! Read below to find out about what your child is reading in class and how you can support him/her at home.
This week in class, we’re reading "Getting to the Supreme Court" by USHistory.org.
"Getting to the Supreme Court" explores how justices and cases are chosen for the Supreme Court, as well as its significance throughout the country.
As we read, we will be discussing the themes of America and Social Change & Revolution as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"How do people create change?" and "What makes America unique?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this informational text at home:
- What was "Getting to the Supreme Court" about?
- What did you learn about America?
- What did you learn about Social Change & Revolution?
- Watch Supreme Court of the United States Procedures: Crash Course Government and Politics #20 at home with your child.