RBG Poster & Resources
Grade Span
8-12
Themes
Justice Ginsburg spoke of the Jewish value of justice as one of her driving goals as a jurist, and had the quote “Justice, Justice, You Shall Pursue” from Deuteronomy hanging in her chambers.
- Pursuing justice
- Upholding the law
- Championing dissent
About
Learn about Ruth Bader Ginsburg and pursue justice!
The second woman, and first Jewish woman, to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court, Ruth Bader Ginsburg (1933-2020) became known affectionately later in her career as the Notorious RBG, inspired by her passionate written dissents, especially around civil rights and social justice issues, such as the Voting Rights Act. She was an outspoken advocate for equal rights and justice throughout her career, known especially for her precedent-setting work on women’s rights. Following her ‘fiery dissent’ around the rolling back of the Voting Rights Act, she began to be referred to with the edgy moniker RBG by which she has been fondly referred to in pop culture circles ever since since, a reference to the late rapper, also from Brooklyn, the Notorious B.I.G.
Resources
Classroom Learning
Lesson Plans and Teaching Materials
Teach about Ruth Bader Ginsburg and invite students to wrestle with questions of justice while reflecting on the power of dissent in a democratic society.
- Teaching About Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Educators 4SC
- Ruth Bader Ginsburg: Lesson Plan, Academy 4S
Children’s Books
Read to students about Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
Videos of Picture Books Read Aloud
Teach about Ruth Bader Ginsburg with read-aloud videos.
- I Dissent: Ruther Bader Ginsburg Makes Her Mark, Literally Cultured
- Ruther Bader Ginsburg, Storytime with Little Nook
Professional Learning
Websites
Biographies
Read about the life and legacy of Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
- Ruth Bader Ginsburg: A Life by Jane Sherron De Hart
- Notorious RBG: The Life and Times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg by Irin Carmon and Shana Knizhnik
Videos
Watch and learn about the life and legacy of Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
- Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s Life, In Her Own Words, Washington Post
- Remembering Ruth Bader Ginsburg, The New York Times
- Ruth Bader Ginsburg: A Look Back at Her Life, CNN
- Ruth Bader Ginsburg-Made By Her: Monumental Women, Hulu
Podcasts
Listen and learn about the life and legacy of Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
- RBG: Beyond Notorious, CNN
- Sex Appeal, More Perfect