{"product_id":"jury-trials-in-the-classroom-betty-m-see-9781593630850","title":"Jury Trials in the Classroom: Grades 5-8","description":"\u003cp\u003eTransform your classroom into a courtroom and get ready for students to take part in a great learning adventure. The six trial simulations in this book let students delve into criminal and civil law with motivating cases that mirror situations in fairy tales, nursery rhymes, literature, and history. In the roles of attorneys, members of the jury, defendants, witnesses, and courtroom personnel, students prepare and conduct cases. They will learn to use statements of fact and witness affidavits to determine guilt or innocence. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe book is divided into three sections that: \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003edefine the types of courts in the U.S. court system; \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eexplain how to carry out a mock trial; and \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003egive six ready-to-use court cases, including all necessary documents.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e The court cases allow students to understand both criminal and civil trials, with three types of each case. The cases allow you to stage trials involving Hansel and Gretel, John Wilkes Booth, Little Miss Muffet, Romeo and Juliet, Jack and Jill, and Little Red Riding Hood. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDon't miss this opportunity to teach critical thinking and teach students how to weigh opposing points of view. The exciting results will motivate students to exercise their reasoning skills, polish their communication skills, and apply knowledge of the legal system. This will become one of your favorite classroom adventures. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFor more judicial activities, see \u003ci\u003eBlind Justice\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eOn Trial\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eGrades 5-8\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Betty M. See\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1593630859\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781593630850\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Routledge\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/01\/2005\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 164\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.83lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.06h x 8.38w x 0.36d","brand":"Betty M. See","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44491615764735,"sku":"9781593630850","price":22.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_56cc1e79-fe31-48da-b1b4-698e6319675f.jpg?v=1699452238","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/jury-trials-in-the-classroom-betty-m-see-9781593630850","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}