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Schweitzer, Margaret – 1997
Designed for teachers, this simulation of a criminal trial addresses the workings of the trial system by using the children's story, "The Three Little Pigs." The Big Bad Wolf is put on trial for destroying the pigs' houses. By having students assume roles and use the non-scripted character profiles, the simulation allows information to…
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Class Activities, Classroom Techniques, Criminal Law
Harris, Barbara; Kohlmeier, Kris; Kiel, Robert D. – 1999
Casting students in grades 5 through 12 in the roles of reporters, lawyers, and detectives at the scene of a crime, this interdisciplinary activity involves participants in the intrigue and drama of crime investigation. Using a hands-on, step-by-step approach, students work in teams to investigate a crime and solve a mystery. Through role-playing…
Descriptors: Activity Units, Class Activities, Cooperative Learning, Crime
