Topic:
7th Round Case Prep
Case #1 – Elyse Roberts v DC
Case #2 – Jones v Metro City
Unit:
Seventh Official Mock Trial Rounds
Unit S.M.A.R.T. Goal:
Students will be able to conduct to 90% 2 of 3 rounds of a mock trial with no coaching intervention.
*Unit S.M.A.R.T. Goal written with this downloadable guide -> SmartGoals Template for Educators
Today’s Objective(s):
- Students will revisit the impact that law makes on society and how societies make laws.
- Students will understand that there are events outside of the court’s control that happen in the courtroom.
*Lesson objective written with this downloadable guide -> Writing Learning Objectives Guide
Mock Trial Google File & Resources:
Resources -> Mock Trial Google Drive Link
Practice Objections Game -> Objection ! Your Honor !
Practice Trial Game -> MAKING YOUR CASE
Agenda:
Warm Up:
*no warm up today*
Announcement:
If you never turned in your GAFE internet usage form, that was handed out during first period before break, your account is still locked out. You need to go to the front office before school, during lunch, or after school to get another copy of the form, fill it out, and send it in. You are also welcome to download, print, and send in a copy using the link below->
GAFE (ENGLISH) -> SUSD GAFE FORM (English)
GAFE (SPANISH)-> SUSD GAFE FORM (Spanish)
Task #1 (Reference Material Revisit)
Case #1 – Elyse Roberts v DC
Case File -> Elyse Roberts v DC
Video Clip -> What is Sexual Harassment?
Case #2 – Jones v Metro City
Case File -> Jones v Metro City
Video Clip -> Example: Flint Michigan Water Crisis
Task #2
Due to Prom being tomorrow and low attendance today I want to use today to revisit the foundations of law, its impact on society, how society determines what should be law, the odd events that happen in court, and odd laws that have been created in society. I have posted links below to the videos that will supplement today’s lesson.
Supplementary Video -> The 10 Most Influential Cases
Supplementary Video -> The 10 Laws You Have Broken and Didn’t Realize
Supplementary Video -> The 10 Craziest Laws in the United States
Supplementary Video -> The 10 Longest Prison Sentences
Supplementary Video -> 20 Outrageous Courtroom Moments
Supplementary Video -> 10 of the Most Ridiculous Lawsuits