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Aldridge, Kathy; Wray, Jeanne – Update on Law-Related Education, 1988
Centering around a role-play simulating the search of students suspected of possessing illegal drugs, this lesson focuses on students' rights as related to the Bill of Rights. Calls upon students to argue landmark cases involving students' rights to enhance critical thinking skills. (GEA)
Descriptors: Court Litigation, Critical Thinking, Freedom of Speech, Intermediate Grades

Jensen-Ricciotti, Sally – Update on Law-Related Education, 1990
Outlines the U.S. criminal justice process by relating a modern version of "Humpty Dumpty" and asking the question, Who Done It? Students choose their own characters, write their own statements, assess the situation, and assign guilt or innocence. Provides a lesson plan with a list of goals, materials, and procedures. (NL)
Descriptors: Civil Liberties, Class Activities, Court Litigation, Critical Thinking