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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

What is a Court?

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students examine and discuss the judicial branch of the U.S. government. They define what a court is, list three characteristics of a trial court and an appellate court, and analyze various trial and appeal situations.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Making An Appeal

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students are introduced to factors involved in making an appeal in a court case. Students examine the appeals in two court cases and present arguments for both sides. Students discuss the class decision and compare it to the actual...