Courtroom Simulation Cards/Preparations
| Defendant: Uses the rubrics from Attachment Two to prepare a speech to plead innocence. Uses knowledge of the common good related to increased jobs and revenue, and the pursuit of happiness. |
Lawyer for the Defendant: Uses the rubrics from Attachment Two to prepare a speech to defend his/her client. Uses knowledge of the common good related to increased jobs and revenue, and the pursuit of happiness. |
| Prosecutor : Uses the rubrics from Attachment Two to prepare a speech that explains why the city thinks the defendant should be punished |
Witness for the Prosecution : Uses knowledge from the field trip and Lesson Four to discuss water quality. |
| Witness for the Prosecution : Uses knowledge from Lesson Three to give the jury an idea of the amount of raw sewage. |
Witness for the Prosecution : Uses knowledge from Lesson Two to inform the jury about the effects water history has had in history. |
| Judge : Plays the role of referee.Prepares by knowing both sides of the issue.Discusses the verdict and gives the defendant a lecture. |
Jury members (the rest of the class) : Prepare by completing the decision making model using a problem of their own. During trial listens carefully and completes a decision making model for the case. |
| Stenographer(s) : Take notes on the case to give to the jury. Prepares by completing a decision making model. |
Witness for the Defense : Uses knowledge from Day Two, Lesson Five discussion of increased community jobs and revenue. |