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Smagorinsky, Peter – Social Studies, 1994
Discusses how jury duty for a murder trial led to the development of a simulation in which students serve as jurors for a murder trial. Provides role descriptions, testimony, and instructions for using the simulation. Outlines suggestions for student writing assignments and adapting the simulation for different regions. (CFR)
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Class Activities, Court Role, Courts