Mock Trials
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Mock Trials
BenefitsCritical thinking skillsKnowledge of court systemContent of court caseEncourages cooperationPublic speaking practiceExit
(Wikia, 2011)Learning ObjectivesQuestioning quality and validity of evidenceSearch for cause and effect relationshipsAnalyzing logical consistencyAttention to detailLegal/Judicial systemImportance of a particular case
ExitPreparationReview learning objectivesAssigning rolesReview courtroom procedure/etiquetteOne/two days for researchProvide some sources for your studentsExitStudent RolesProsecutorsDefending attorneysWitnessesJudges/juryCourt reporters
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(TheConservativeTreehouse, 2011)Layout of Classroom
ExitAssessmentRubricWriting ActivityPeer ReviewAssessing as a group v. individualsComponents of assessment:Presentation skillsParticipationPreparationValidity of argumentsDid they meet learning objectives
ExitInstructors RoleBailiffAssessment throughout preparation and trialTime the trial
ExitReferencesHayslett, K. (2011).What is the jury's role in a criminal trial? Retrieved on April 2, 2011 from http://www.carlsonmeissner.com/video-library/criminal-defense-videos.aspxKarraker, M. (1993). Mock trials and critical thinking. College Teaching, 41 (4), 134-137.TheConservativeTreehouse. (2011). Retrieved on April 2, 011 from http://theconservativetreehouse.files.wordpress.com/2011/02/2011-supreme-court-justices1.jpgWikia. (2011). Retrieved on April 2, 2011 from http://images.wikia.com/wikiality/images/9/97/Gavel.png
ExitAttorney ResearchList of questions for witnessesPrepare examination of evidencePrepare opening and closing argumentsWhat might be the oppositions questionsWhat questions to avoid
ExitWitness ResearchWhat is your backgroundWhat are your personal feelingsWhat is at stakeWhat is your motiveBe familiar with relevant evidencePossible list of questions for witnesses
ExitJurors ResearchWhat is the role of a jurorRelevant information to the time periodWhat is happening that could influence trialMore Information on JurorsJury: Behavioral AspectsThe Role of the Jury in Criminal Cases
ExitMock Trial OrderProsecution opening statementsDefendant opening statementsProsecution examination of evidenceDefendants cross examination of evidenceProsecution interview witnessDefendants cross interview witness
ExitMock Trial OrderDefendants examination of evidenceProsecution cross examination of evidenceDefendants interview witnessProsecution cross interview witnessClosing statementsJury deliberation (fishbowl activity)Jury decide on verdictPost trial discussion
ExitExample Witness Rubric
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QuizWhich of the following is necessary for a witness to prepare for? ExitOpening and closing arguments
Their background information, motive and personal feelings regarding the case
Prepare an examination of evidence
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