”"Democracies cannot survive without competent citizens who reason together to make informed decisions about the public good."
Dr. John SayeProfessor Emeritus, Auburn University and Founder PIH Network
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Lessons
Here are some recently developed lessons.
Right to Effective Counsel Jigsaw and Persuasive Letter
Task -- Students will participate in a jigsaw by becoming an expert on one of three court cases involving effective counsel. After the jigsaw is complete, student will write a persuasive letter to a politician on this issue.
Grades: 10, 11, 12
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AI in the Courtroom Fishbowl
Task -- Students will explore the advantages and disadvantages of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in context to the United States court system. They will choose the final project based on their skillset.
Grades: 10, 11, 12
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Protections of the 6th Amendment Deliberation
Task -- Students will analyze different case files and determine if the counsel was effective. They will present their findings to the class.
Grades: 10, 11, 12
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The Nuremberg Trials Think Aloud
Task -- Students will participate in a jigsaw and put historical figures on trial.
Grades: 9
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