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ACTIVITY 2: SEARCH SCENARIOS (Time Check: 10-12 minutes) Summary for Teachers: This is essentially a time to allow for the students’ specific questions about particular search and seizure situations. The scenarios are a guide to review the information presented in Activity 1.
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Because of the nature of our adversarial court system, it is naturally an inquiry-based project that allows students to ask the important questions and use a variety of skills to find solutions. Concepts that are practiced in a mock trial and can be expanded on by teachers include: • Criminal v. Civil Law.
United States v. McPherson (for middle and high school students) (PDF)
The 2008 South Carolina High School Mock Trial Case was inspired by the events related to Liebeck vs. McDonald’s. Although there are some similarities to the famous case, the facts are significantly altered.
The plaintiff, a member of an up-and-coming high-school mock-trial team, alleges that the defendant, a rival school, made defamatory statements about the plaintiff in the defendant’s online newspaper.
This is a fun mock trial to try with kids (and adults!) of any age. It is a criminal case that revolves around the testimony of the witnesses on each side. Concepts that are practiced and can be expanded on by teachers include: • Criminal v. Civil Law • Prosecution & Prosecutors • Defense and Defendants • Witnesses • Telling the truth
Utilizing this example based on an actual fire, students will learn courtroom procedure, laws regarding arson and its consequences, as well as fire safety information.
