Using Trials to Enrich Social Studies Curriculum.

Naylor, David T.; DeWitt, Scott W.

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ERIC Number: EJ590474

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1999

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Using Trials to Enrich Social Studies Curriculum.

Naylor, David T.; DeWitt, Scott W.

Update on Law-Related Education, v23 n1 p32-34 Win 1999

Justifies teaching trials as a way to enrich the social studies curriculum. Explains that by incorporating the study of historical and contemporary trials into social studies classes, it furthers the civic competence of the students. Discusses different teaching approaches ranging from case studies and readers' theater to videos and literature. (CMK)

Descriptors: Case Method (Teaching Technique), Citizenship Education, Civil Liberties, Civil Rights, Court Litigation, Critical Thinking, Curriculum, Federal Courts, Secondary Education, Social Studies, State Courts, Teaching Methods

Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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