Salem Witch Trials
Grade Level:
Grades 5-8
Language:
English, Spanish
Format:
Activity
Source:
Judge Joan Weber (Ret.), San Diego County Superior Court
OBJECTIVES
Students will:
- Identify and explain the three branches of government, with a focus on the judicial branch.
- Compare and contrast a historic court case with and without the Bill of Rights.
- Apply and analyze the Bill of Rights, with a focus on Amendments 6 and 7.
This lesson is best for:
Classes that want an interactive, dramatic entry point into due process rights.
PREP NEEDED
Scripts must be printed, preferably by the teacher, and reviewed by the class prior to the visit.
Teacher must assign roles assigned before the visit.
This activity may also be conducted in a courtroom.
LINKS
Note: Resources are hosted on the Courts Connected SharePoint Site.