Summary
The story of the first woman to serve on the United States Supreme Court, from a girl on an Arizona ranch to one of the most important judges in the country.
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Discussion
The story of the first woman to serve on the United States Supreme Court, from a girl on an Arizona ranch to one of the most important judges in the country.
- What is the job of a Supreme Court justice?
- Why was it important that a woman finally joined the Supreme Court?
- How might growing up on a ranch have shaped how she solved problems?
Quick work-a-long
Vocabulary: justice, Supreme Court, decision.
Try it: Judges weigh two sides fairly. Think of a small disagreement and list one point for each side.