Lesson Plan

I Didn't Do It! (Is Anyone guilty Anymore?)

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Students explore the concept of "reasonable doubt" in our criminal court system and compare it to "preponderance of the evidence" in the civil court system. They discuss the trials of OJ Simpson and other historical criminal defendants.

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Resource Details
Grade
11th - 12th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Duration
5 days
Instructional Strategy
Discussion