Areas of Focus
Areas of Focus
K–8 Social studies/Civics Curriculum, Mock Trial Field Trips, After-School Legal Programs, Moakley U.S. Courthouse Tours
Website: www.discoveringjustice.org
Social Media:
Key Resources:
Children Discovering Justice Sample Lessons
Kindergarten: http://discoveringjustice.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/The-Peace-Book-by-Todd-Parr2.pdf
Grade 1: http://discoveringjustice.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/The-Story-of-Ruby-Bridges_Sample-Lesson.pdf
Grade 2: http://discoveringjustice.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Grace-for-President_Sample-Lesson.pdf
Grade 6: http://discoveringjustice.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Grade-6_Debate-Lesson.pdf
Grade 7: http://discoveringjustice.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Grade-7_Pharaoh-Activity-1.pdf
Grade 8: http://discoveringjustice.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Grade-8_Sample-Lesson_The-Intolerable-Acts-1.pdf
Upcoming Events:
Children Discovering Justice Curriculum Workshop, September 27, 2018 at the Moakley U.S. Courthouse
For inquiries, contact Johnny Sadoff jsadoff@discoveringjustice.org
Current BPS School Collaborations:
We work with a majority of the Boston Public Schools!
Opportunities for Engagement:
We currently have grant funding to set up K–5 classrooms with all the curriculum materials you'll need to teach our curriculum and come to the courthouse for a Mock Trial field trip! Contact Jan Shafer for more information at jshafer@discoveringjustice.org
Contact Us:
Jan Shafer, Education Director