Trial Process and Role of Juries

In this lesson plan, students will describe the trial process and role of juries in the administration of justice at both state and federal levels. Students will act out a Mock Trial and answer questions based on the process shown during the play. 
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Subject(s): Social Studies
Grade Level(s): 7
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Computer for Presenter, Computers for Students, Interactive Whiteboard, LCD Projector, Adobe Flash Player, Microsoft Office
Instructional Time: 2 Hour(s)
Keywords: lesson plan, civics, U.S. Supreme Court, U.S. District Court, Magna Carta, English Bill of Rights, 5th Amendment, Due Process, 6th Amendment, 7th Amendment, U.S. Court of Appeals, Special Courts, Military Court, Circuit Court, Article 3, District Court of Appeals, jury, juror, civil trial, criminal trial, plaintiff, prosecutor, defendant, trial court, appellate court, summons, county court, counsel, evidence, testimony, verdict, felony, misdemeanor, federal court, state court, Florida Supreme Court
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan,  Worksheet,  Presentation/Slideshow,  Video/Audio/Animation,  Student Center Activity
Instructional Design Framework(s): Direct Instruction
Resource Collection: Civics Original teacher resources - Grades 6-12

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