Hydraulic Mining Offline Lesson

Students conduct a mock hearing simulating the role of attorneys and witnesses familiarizing them with the juvenile court process.

Mock trials are a great way to teach youngsters about law and the legal system. Whether you plan to conduct mock trials in your classroom or are considering taking on the role of team coach, the information in this packet proves invaluable.

Students list the role of the prosecutor and the role of defense counsel. They state the elements of robbery and defense of compulsion. Students conduct a mock hearing, following the sequence of steps in an adjudicatory hearing and...

A study of the history of the Channel Islands, located off the coast of southern California, continues as class members conduct a mock trial to determine which group of stakeholders should have the right to claim the remains of Juan...

Students rewrite a traditional fairy tale to represent the viewpoint of the villain. They participate in a mock trial of that villain in which all regular court participants (judge, jury, defendant, witnesses, plaintiff, etc) play roles.

Students explore reasons for supporting and opposing hydraulic mining. It was the most efficient and used mining method until 1884. A simulated court hearing is held where a decision is made whether to allow the continued use of this...

Students hold a mock trial. In this Amistad case lesson, students prepare for and participate in a mock trial regarding the Amistad case and determine the fate of the Africans recovered on the ship.

Eighth graders examine the role of the U.S. Federal Court System. In this Judicial Branch instructional activity, 8th graders participate in a prepared mock trial. This instructional activity is 14 of 16 in the unit plan, "The US and WV:...

Students engage in a simulated city council budget meeting and must decide which programs to cut or fund and whether or not to raise taxes. They develop coalitions with lobbyists or community groups while class members sign up to speak...

Student organize and participate in a mock public hearing. They draw a role from a hat (1-Chairman, 2-3 other Board members, applicants, abutters, neighbors - the number of types of participants would be determined by the class size)