Trial Tactics Teacher Guide
A detailed teacher's guide for facilitating the Colonial Conflict mock trial. It includes a multi-day pacing guide, essential inquiry questions, and clear instructional objectives for 5th-grade ELA and Social Studies integration.
Tea Party Trial Slides
An engaging instructional slide deck for the Colonial Conflict mock trial. It introduces the historical context of the Boston Tea Party, defines the legal charges, and outlines student roles (Prosecution, Defense, Witness, Jury) with bold, high-contrast visuals.
Patriot or Pirate Reading
A student-facing reading passage providing historical context and dual perspectives on the Boston Tea Party. Styled as a colonial evidence file, it contrasts the arguments of the Sons of Liberty with those of the British Crown.
Evidence Brief Worksheet
An evidence-gathering worksheet for students to organize their legal arguments. It features sections for drafting a claim, recording evidence and reasoning, anticipating counter-arguments, and preparing cross-examination questions.
Courtroom Verdict Rubric
A comprehensive rubric for assessing student performance in the mock trial. It evaluates historical evidence usage, persuasive delivery, legal reasoning, and courtroom demeanor on a 4-point scale.
