Review the conduct of different roles within the Supreme Court. A moot court activity educates learners about the roles of each member of the court and the process of a case with video clips, research activities, a graphic organizer, writing formal arguments, and conducting the moot court simulation.

Concepts

mock trial, supreme court cases, supreme court justices, the supreme court

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Additional Tags

social studies

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Instructional Ideas

• Create a reflective activity for after the moot court 
• Build more knowledge for composing an argument through discussing rhetoric

Classroom Considerations

• Time spent varies widely depending on your individual classroom
• Requires some prior knowledge about the court
• If links don't work, use the attached materials

Pros

• Generates a meaningful learning experience
• Expands public speaking abilities
• The entire class participates, making it more engaging and interactive

Cons

• None

Common Core

RH.6-8.2 RH.6-8.3 RH.6-8.7 RH.6-8.8 RH.6-8.9 RH.9-10.2 RH.9-10.3 RH.9-10.7 RH.9-10.8 RH.9-10.9 RH.11-12.2 RH.11-12.3 RH.11-12.7 RH.11-12.8 RH.11-12.9