Trial Court "Go Fish"
Lesson Plan
iCivics presents a judicial variation of the classic card game "Go Fish!" that features the various trial court jobs. Students use a write-on courtroom game…
Overview
iCivics presents a judicial variation of the classic card game "Go Fish!" that features the various trial court jobs. Students use a write-on courtroom game board and play with cards that show the people involved in a trial--such as judges, court staff, attorneys, and litigants--and each of their roles. By trying to match people and roles to make pairs, students learn what trial participants do both in court and out of court.
Grade Levels
- 6-8
Learning Objectives
- Identify the roles of trial participants
- Distinguish between in-court duties and out-of-court duties
- Distinguish between civil and criminal trials