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Mock Trial - Kyle Wilkins v. New Columbia County School District ActivityMock Trial - Kyle Wilkins v. New Columbia County School District Activity
Publisher
Street Law
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Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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Duration
5 days
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Mock Trial - Kyle Wilkins v. New Columbia County School District

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The mock trial case, Kyle Wilkins v. New Columbia County School District, concerns the lawsuit brought by a father who sues the district after his sons dies due to excessive steroid use.

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Concepts

mock trial

Additional Tags

social studies

Instructional Ideas

  • Invite local attorneys to serve as advisors as participants prepare for the trial

Classroom Considerations

  • Part of a series of 13 cases designed for mock trials
  • The activity presumes participants are well-versed in mock trial protocols

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  • The 50-page packet includes all required materials to conduct the trial

Cons

  • None

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Putting on Mock Trials

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Teaching Mock Trial

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Mock Trial Jury Worksheet

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