Grade Level:
Middle/High
Overview:
In this lesson, students will learn about the events that led to the case In re Gault, and will recognize this case’s importance to juvenile rights and juvenile court proceedings. Students will list those parts of the case that they believe were carried out fairly, and those that they believe were unfair to Gault. Students’ concerns about the case are compared to the actual reasons given by the Supreme Court. The lesson leads naturally into a discussion of due process.
Time needed:
1 class period
Materials required:
Juvenile Justice: The Case of Gerry Gault - Lesson Plan (Handouts included)
National Curriculum Standards for Social Studies, National Council for the Social Studies: