A Mock Trial: “You Can’t Say That! Its Cyber Libel!”
This mock trial is a practical lesson for intermediate/ middle school level students on how the law is relevant to them on a daily basis and how their behaviour is affected or governed by laws such as those regarding libel. Electronic media open many p …
Grades: Grades 10 - 12, Grades 7 - 9,
Keywords: cyber bullying, libelCrime and Punishment in Medieval Times: The Life, Trial and Execution of Joan of Arc
The lesson studies the life, trial, and execution of Joan of Arc, and examines their relation to current legal processes, demonstrating changing notions of law and how legal categories of right and wrong (as well as broader public perceptions) change o …
Grades: Grades 10 - 12, Grades 7 - 9,
Keywords:Courtroom Etiquette: What To Do In Court (Tips and Information) Video
Pro Bono Law Alberta and the Alberta Branch of the Canadian Bar Association have produced a video explaining what to expect in court. This video offers tips and information that would be a helpful to students preparing for a mock trial. Additional vide …
Grades: Grades 10 - 12, Grades 7 - 9,
Keywords: Courts, VideoMock Trial: Fadey v. Ketkluane High School
In this mock trial, a student on the school basketball team slips on a puddle of water left on the gymnasium floor. His injuries cause him to lose his basketball scholarship , as well as his job. The student sued Ketkluane High School for negligence fo …
Grades: Grades 10 - 12,
Keywords: Mock Trial, NegligenceTry Judging
This interactive site offers students the opportunity to view and listen to 5 scenarios where the law has been broken. Students are required to make decisions based upon judicial principles, research, and the evidence; a “meter of justice” will tell st …
Grades: Grades 10 - 12, Grades 4 - 6, Grades 7 - 9,
Keywords: Courts, JudgesMock Trials: Supreme Court of Canada
You can set up your own mock trial with some tips from the Supreme Court of Canada. An introduction focuses on how to set up a mock trial, a scenario is created that relates to students, and suggested questions are offered to the defence, crown and ju …
Grades: Grades 10 - 12, Grades 7 - 9,
Keywords: Courts, JudgesBeing an Active Citizen
A comprehensive booklet resources for encouraging active engagement with the government, legal system, and civil society. Over 50 original classroom activities! These resources were created by the Education Society of BC. The learning materials have be …
Grades: Grades 10 - 12, Grades 7 - 9,
Keywords: Charter of Rights, Citizenship and Nationality, Courts, Elections, Federal Government, Human Rights, Provincial/Territory Government, Social Action, Youth Criminal Justice ActJustice Education Society
The Justice Education Society of British Columbia has updated their website to include support for many curriculum areas. A number of the resources on this site can be purchased for a nominal fee and used effectively in the classroom. Resources include …
Grades: Grades 10 - 12, Grades 7 - 9,
Keywords: Charter of Rights, Citizenship, Courts, Marriage and Common Law Relationships, Mock Trials, Youth Criminal Justice Act, family law, legal conceptsLaw Lessons for Teachers and Students
LawLessons.ca was created by the Justice Education Society of BC to host their resources in one easy to navigate location. This website offers lesson plans, unit plans, court education, teacher training, and other law related classroom resources.
Grades: Grades 1 - 3, Grades 10 - 12, Grades 4 - 6, Grades 7 - 9,
Keywords: Civil Liberties, Courts, Elections, Federal Government, Hate Crimes, Judges, Legal History, Mediation and Dispute Resolution, Mock Trials, Police, Prison, Privacy, Provincial/Territory Government, Social Action, Youth Criminal Justice ActOntario Justice Education Network Mock Hearings
The Ontario Justice Education Network (OJEN) has extensive mock trial resources for teachers in both English and French. OJEN has mock trial role preparation packages for both civil and criminal law. They also have a wide variety of cases and materials …
Grades: Grades 10 - 12, Grades 7 - 9,
Keywords: Courts, Mock TrialsThe PLEA: Mock Trials
In this issue of The PLEA we look at how teachers and students can use mock trials in the classroom and what students can gain from them. From the teacher’s point of view, the appeal of the mock trial is that it teaches about the justice system while e …
Grades: Grades 10 - 12, Grades 7 - 9,
Keywords: Courts, Mock Trials