OVERVIEW Through participation in a MOCK TRIAL students are given a hands-on opportunity to examine legal processes and issues, while they develop important critical thinking and presentation skills through the examination of a hypothetical legal case. Teams try their cases – from opening statements, through direct and cross-examination, to closing arguments, each team has its own attorneys and witnesses and must be ready to present either side of the case.
This is a fun mock trial to try with STUDENTS IN GRADES 6-12 and adults of any age. It is a criminal case that revolves around the testimony of the witnesses on each side. Concepts that are learned and practiced and can be expanded on by teachers include: • Criminal vs. Civil Law • Prosecution and Prosecutors • Defense and Defendants • Witnesses • Telling the Truth and Perjury • Understanding Different Perspectives
Total Pages: 13 pages Answer Key: N/A Teaching Duration: 3 days
