Ruth Bader Ginsburg Multimedia Curated Teacher Lesson Plan

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Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Credit: MY HERO

Students read these hero essays about Ruth Bader Ginsburg written by students; then consider the discussion questions and activity.

Ruth Bader Ginsburg

By: Megan from San Diego

Ruth Bader Ginsburg was the second woman Justice confirmed to the US Supreme Court in 1993.

Ruth Bader Ginsburg

By: Clarissa Hom

During law school, Ginsburg, or RBG, supported both her and her husband Marty’s studies after he was diagnosed with cancer.

Ruth Bader Ginsburg

By: Claire

Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's resilience is particularly inspiring to me; she has demonstrated time and again that she will not be stopped by constricting gender roles.

Students watch the trailer for RBG, winner of the Special Hero Award at the 2018 MY HERO International Film Festival. Then consider the discussion questions and activity.

RBG [Trailer]

Betsy West & Julie Cohen

At the age of 84, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has developed a breathtaking legal legacy while becoming an unexpected pop culture icon.

Discussion Questions

1. Do you know someone who is an advocate for gender equality and women's rights, like Ruth Bader Ginsburg? Share her or his story with MY HERO.

2. What obstacles did Ruth Bader Ginsburg face while becoming a lawyer and Supreme Court Justice?

3. Has someone in your family or community overcome obstacles in their life or career? Share his or her story with MY HERO.

4. What are the three branches of the United States government? What is the role of the Supreme Court?

5. Research Supreme Court decisions that have been made since Ruth Bader Ginsburg has been on the Supreme Court. What decision did you find the most interesting, controversial or surprising? Why?

Learning Outcome

Students will increase their knowledge about the role of the Supreme Court in the government of the United States. Students will develop research and critical thinking skills as they evaluate Supreme Court decisions. Students will improve their writing and communication skills.

Ruth Bader Ginsburg By: Lily Cooke

By: Lily Cooke

Ruth Bader Ginsburg - an amazing example of a hero for the UN Sustainable Development Goal #10: Reduce inequality within and among countries.

Ruth Bader Ginsburg

By: Carlos E. Aguilar

Supreme Court Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who died on September 18, 2020, was a fierce advocate for the equal treatment of women in every aspect of life.

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