Grade Level:
Elementary/Middle
Overview:
In this lesson, students will discuss the difference between fact and opinion. They will role play a mock trial, decide the case, and justify their decision. Students will discuss why facts are more reliable than opinions, and understand why courts rely more upon facts than opinions.
Time needed:
~45 minutes
Materials required:
Seeking Facts to Solve Mysteries Lesson Plan
National Curriculum Standards for Social Studies, National Council for the Social Studies: