In this interactive courtroom workshop, students will examine a historical case and will then prepare and present a trial based on the evidence available. Students will:
- Learn about the law and justice system
- Explore the roles in a courtroom
- Prepare and enact a trial based on their chosen case
- Discuss and debate real historical sentencing options and compare these to sentencing options in the present day
- Gain a better understanding of the law and justice system and be encouraged to think about their own rights and responsibilities
Curriculum links include: PSHE, Citizenship, English, History and Law
Key Stage 2 Themes Available:
- Victorian Children
- Suffragettes
Key Stage 3 Themes Available:
- Suffragettes
- Protest and Riots
Key Stage 4 Themes Available:
Key Stage 5 & University Level Themes Available:
- The ‘Brighton Trunk’ Murders
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“I learned about the different punishment for different crimes. My favourite part of the day was when we were acting out a court scene because it was fun and I learned how the courts work” Lillie, Year 5