Mini-Mock Trial

Students participate in a mock trial about stolen cars. In groups, they take turns representing their clients and examining how a court operates. Other students act as the jury and share their reasons for the verdict they deliver.

Students work together to help prepare for a mock trial presentation. As a class, they identify and discuss each part of a trial and participate in a mini-demonstration to help visualize the steps. After completion, they write a...

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...

Twelfth graders examine the concept of discrimination.  In this Current Events lesson plan, 12th graders prepare for a trial on discrimination.  Students participate in these trials as a specific role. 

Eleventh graders use timelines, primary sources and the Internet to research the removal of Cherokee Indians from their land the subsequent Trail of Tears march. They use their findings to stage and participate in a mock trial.

Students read about copyright laws and review case studies to determine fair use of materials. in this copyright law lesson plan, students participate in mock trials regarding fair use of video and music. Students discuss and analyze the...

Students, after the traditional read and discussion of BEOWULF, put one of the the main characters on trial.

Identify important aspects of criminal law and the criminal law process. Junior high readers demonstrate verbal and written skill that focus on enduring issues, divergent viewpoints, and excerpts from famous speeches and documents in...