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Students role-play a trial regarding the taking of family property for a new water purification plant. Among the roles are the judge, attorneys, witnesses, plaintiff, mayor, and jury members. Once both sides present their case, the jury of students decides the verdict.

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Grade
10th - 12th
Subjects
Science
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For Teacher Use
Duration
2 hrs
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