15 Free Supreme Court Worksheets for Kids
These free Supreme Court worksheets are an invaluable resource for teaching kids in grades K-5 about the highest court in the United States.
Not only does it offer educational coloring pages, including ones for the iconic Lady Justice and the significant Judiciary Act, but it also dives into the history and functions of the Supreme Court, making it a perfect tool for both personal and classroom use.
By incorporating coloring activities that highlight key aspects of the Court, such as the gavel used to announce the Justices’ entrance, it provides a fun and interactive way to learn about American civics.
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These can be used along with our 13 free government worksheets, what is the …… judicial branch, and the executive branch for example.
There are 15 pages to color in, including the current 9 Supreme Court Justices.
Supreme Court coloring pages
These Supreme Court worksheets are free to print but are for personal use or classroom use only. Scroll to the bottom of the post to get the pdf file.
To find out more about the Supreme Court I highly recommend what is the Supreme Court book.
Where is the Supreme Court?
From February 1801 to the present day, the Supreme Court met in the city of Washington.
It is located at 1 First Street, Washington, DC 20543.
The Supreme Court sat for the first time in its own building on October 7, 1935.
Lady Justice
Lady Justice was based on the Greek goddess Themis (honored as clear-sighted) and the Roman goddess Justicia (honored as representing the virtue of justice).
Many countries around the world recognize Lady Justice as a symbol for their courts.
Lady Justice’s sword shows authority, including the power to punish injustice.
It also implies being able to cut through obstacles to get to the facts of a case.
The Judiciary Act worksheet
The Judiciary Act of 1869 fixed the number of Justices at 9, with 1 Chief Justice & 8 Associate Judges.
The President nominates someone for a vacancy on the Court and the Senate votes to confirm the nominee, which requires a majority.
The Constitution states that Justices “shall hold their Offices during good Behaviour.”
This means that the Justices hold office as long as they choose and can only be removed from office by impeachment.
You will also enjoy our free Constitution coloring pages.
The Gavel
When the Court is in session, the entrance of the Justices into the Courtroom is announced by the Court Marshal. I highly recommend adding a gavel to the kid’s studies too and letting them take it in turns using it.
Those present, at the sound of the gavel, arise and remain standing until the robed Justices are seated following the traditional cry:
“The Honorable, the Chief Justice and the Associate Justices of the Supreme Court of the United States. Oyez! Oyez! Oyez! All persons having business before the Honorable, the Supreme Court of the United States, are admonished to draw near and give their attention, for the Court is now sitting. God save the United States and this Honorable Court!”
Who are the current Supreme Court Justices?
There are always 9 Supreme Court Justices with 1 Chief Justice and 8 Associate Justices.
- John G Roberts – Chief Justice
- Clarence Thomas
- Samuel A. Alito
- Sonia Sotomayor
- Elena Kagan
- Neil M. Gorsuch
- Brett M. Kavanaugh
- Amy Coney Barrett
- Ketanji Brown Jackson
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John G. Roberts
John G. Roberts is the current Chief Justice of the United States.
He was born on January 27, 1955, in New York and he studied at Harvard Law.
Honorable John G. Roberts, Jr. is the 17th Chief Justice of the United States.
President George W. Bush nominated him and he took his seat on September 29, 2005.
Clarence Thomas
Clarence Thomas is an Associate Justice.
He was born on June 23, 1948, in Georgia and he graduated from Yale Law School.
President Bush nominated him as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court and he took his seat on October 23, 1991.
Learn more about his life with this picture book called Clarence Thomas: The Things He Learned.
Sonia Sotomayor
Sonia Sotomayor is an Associate Justice.
She was born on June 25, 1954, in New York and she graduated from Yale Law School.
She is the first Hispanic Supreme Court Justice.
President Barack Obama nominated her as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court and she took her seat on August 8, 2009. Learn more about the 44th President with our Barack Obama coloring pages.
You will also enjoy this Sonia Sotomayor coloring page.
Elena Kagan
Elena Kagan is an Associate Justice.
She was born on April 28, 1960, in New York and graduated from Harvard Law School.
President Barack Obama nominated her as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court and She took her seat on August 7, 2010.
Brett M. Kavanaugh
Brett M. Kavanaugh is an Associate Justice.
He was born on February 12, 1965, in Washington D.C and he graduated from Yale Law School.
President Donald J. Trump nominated him as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court, and he took his seat on October 6, 2018.
Neil M. Gorsuch
Neil M. Gorsuch is an Associate Justice.
He was born on August 29, 1967, in Colorado, and he graduated from Harvard Law School.
Justice Gorsuch is the first to have served as a member of the Court alongside a Justice for whom he clerked.
President Donald J. Trump nominated him as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court, and he took his seat on April 10, 2017.
Ketanji Brown Jackson
Ketanji Brown Jackson is an Associate Justice. She is the most recently appointed Associate Justice.
She was born on September 14, 1970, in Washington DC, and graduated from Harvard Law School.
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. nominated her as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court, and she took her seat on June 30, 2022.
Learn more about her with the book All Rise: The Story of Ketanji Brown Jackson.
Amy Coney Barrett
Amy Coney Barrett is an Associate Justice.
She was born on January 28, 1972, in Louisana and graduated from Notre Dame.
President Donald J. Trump nominated her as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court, and she took her seat on October 27, 2020.
The book Amy Coney Barrett – A Justice and Mother is a great addition to this unit study.
Samuel A. Alito
Samuel A. Alito is an Associate Justice.
He was born on April 1, 1950, in New Jersey and graduated from Yale Law School.
President George W. Bush nominated him as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court, and he took his seat on January 31, 2006.
Stephen G. Breyer
Stephen G. Breyer is a retired Associate Justice.
He was born on August 15, 1938, in California and graduated from Harvard Law School.
President Clinton nominated him as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court, and he took his seat on August 3, 1994.
Justice Breyer retired from the Supreme Court on June 30, 2022.
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Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Ruth Bader Ginsburg is a previous Associate Justice.
She was born on June 23, 1948, in New York and died on September 18, 2020. Although she attended Harvard Law she graduated from Columbia Law School.
Ginsburg was the first Jewish woman and the second woman to serve on the Court, after Sandra Day O’Connor.
President Clinton nominated her as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court, and she took her seat on August 10, 1993.
There are a lot of books of course about her life, but I highly recommend The Story of Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
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Last Updated on 19 December 2024 by Clare Brown