Grade Level:
Elementary/Middle
Overview:
In this lesson, students are asked to select from a list of potential jurors those most likely to be fair and impartial in a trial of Goldilocks v. The Three Bears. Students are prompted to justify why each juror they chose would be impartial, and so gain an understanding of the challenges associated with selecting an impartial jury.
Time needed:
60 minutes
Materials required:
Choosing an Impartial Jury Lesson Plan
Choosing an Impartial Jury Handout
National Curriculum Standards for Social Studies, National Council for the Social Studies: