Mock Trials

Hey people the end is very near. Since we are currently doing a model UN meeting I thought I would share an idea that I picked up at Oak Bay when I was there for a two week practicum. They were learning about Loius Reil and decide to set up a mock trial in the class. Each student was assigned a role and had to research it for their homework. I believe they also got some class time to do this and to talk to the teacher about their role. The trial was set according to the justice system at the time of Loius trial. It was filmed and assessed based on the students understanding of their role. The teacher had the tape as evidence of learning and could also refer to it for grades. I thought it went extremely well and one student really suprised me. He was one of the students that generally caused the teacher some anxieties however, he stepped up to play Loius when the original student was not there. He did an amazing job and taught us all a lesson.
Anyway, think about mock trials etc becuase the students loved it.