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This The Judge and the Jury: Trial by Jury lesson plan also includes:
- Pre/Post Test: How Courts Work
- Student Challenge Webquest
- The Judge and the Jury
- US District Court: Jurors
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Why is it so important to have a trial by jury in the American judicial system? This right is one of the hallmarks of American democracy, but it also comes with the responsibility of serving on a jury if called. Young legal scholars consider the dynamics using a WebQuest, video clips, and other classroom activities.
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- Have pupils interview friends or relatives about their jury service to inform a class discussion on why trial by jury is an important legal right
Classroom Considerations
- Part two of a three-part series called How the Courts Work
- Lesson plans assume individuals have a basic understanding of how courts work
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- Lesson plan uses a variety of activities that engage various learning preferences
- Activities are adaptable to a variety of courses, including history, politics and government, and criminology
- Resources are ready to use, including answer keys and outside resources
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