Teacher's Guide
This resource is intended for use by teachers with a variety of legal backgrounds, from beginner to advanced. The student video worksheets are designed to be accessible for learners with varying levels of understanding of the Supreme Court of Canada and the legal system.
Lesson Plans
Use these worksheets to guide your thinking before, during, and after the watching the videos. As you watch, focus on how the Supreme Court of Canada is structured and how it makes decisions.
Episode 1: The History and Evolution of the Supreme Court of Canada (pdf) | Watch Episode 1
Episode 2: Role of the Supreme Court of Canada (pdf) | Watch Episode 2
Episode 3: Inner Workings of the Supreme Court of Canada (pdf) | Watch Episode 3
Episode 4: Judicial Independence of the Supreme Court of Canada (pdf) | Watch Episode 4
Episode 5: Road to the Charter (pdf) | Watch Episode 5
Episode 6: The Charter and its Impact on the Court (pdf) | Watch Episode 6
Episode 7: Diversity and the Court (pdf) | Watch Episode 7
Episode 8: Landmark Decisions Part 1 (Before the Charter) (pdf) | Watch Episode 8
Episode 9: Landmark Decisions Part 2 (After the Charter) (pdf) | Watch Episode 9
Episode 10: The Future of the Supreme Court of Canada (pdf) | Watch Episode 10