Key Themes in Social Studies

Explore a variety of lessons on elections, immigration, freedom of religion, the judicial branch, and much more.

Resources for exploring the electoral process, past and present.

Links to the best Internet research sites. This is the best place to start your Internet research.

U.S. Supreme Court oral argument listening and notetaking guide.

Exciting, interactive lessons, programs, and publications for teaching about law and the courts.

Featuring resources from the California Three Rs Project

High-interest materials for classroom and individual use.

Lessons and resources to help introduce the problem of -- and solutions to -- school violence into our schools' educational agendas.

Materials for discussing a number of controversial topics.

Lessons and resources devoted to issues of immigration for the classroom

Examine how America has confronted previous economic issues and crisis.

A joint effort of CRF and the Judicial Branch of California. Featuring stories, games, and other activities.