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The Players in the Courtroom InteractiveThe Players in the Courtroom Interactive
Publisher
Judicial Learning Center
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Grade
6th - 12th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Resource Types
Interactives
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Duration
30 mins
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Direct Instruction
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Technology
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Year
2015
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The Players in the Courtroom

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Courtrooms are complicated. In addition to the many rules, there are a number of people whose jobs are not very clear to the casual courtroom observer. With the resource, individuals identify some of these roles and review more information about each job and why it is important in the field of criminology. 

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

trials, the criminal justice system, the judicial branch, due process, the judicial system, courts, judges, civil law, juries, court cases, the federal court system, lawyers, the rule of law, criminology, courtrooms, courthouses, crime and punishment

Additional Tags

social studies

Instructional Ideas

  • Use as part of a classroom court simulation during which scholars role play a trial
  • Supplement a classroom discussion or presentation by assigning as an outside reading

Classroom Considerations

  • The page is part of a series of six lessons on how the courts work
  • Based on reading level, the resource is best suited for high school students

Pros

  • Interactive quiz helps assess learning quickly
  • Highlighted key terms link to a glossary that includes definitions for those who need it
  • Diagram of a sample courtroom helps scholars visualize the roles described in the lesson

Cons

  • Font size is difficult to read, and navigation is sometimes tricky

Common Core

RH.9-10.2 RH.11-12.2

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