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We the Jury

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Title:

 We the Jury

URL:

 https://www.icivics.org/node/236053/resource?referer=curriculum/play/all&page_title=Curriculum%20All%20Games

Content Source:

 Other
iCivics
Type: Interactive/Game

Overview:

In this interactive game from iCivics, students will decide a tough case while learning about what jurors discuss in the deliberation room. Students will choose from different civil cases, analyze evidence, weigh testimony, and use the right arguments to reach a fair and impartial verdict. This game can be played during a lesson on the responsibilities of citizens for reinforcement or after as an assessment. The game can be played in a whole group or individually.

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Content Standard(s):
Social Studies
SS2010 (2010)
Grade: 7
Civics
10 ) Describe individual and civic responsibilities of citizens of the United States.

Examples: individual—respect for rights of others, self-discipline, negotiation, compromise, fiscal responsibility

civic—respect for law, patriotism, participation in political process, fiscal responsibility

•  Differentiating rights, privileges, duties, and responsibilities between citizens and noncitizens
•  Explaining how United States' citizenship is acquired by immigrants
•  Explaining character traits that are beneficial to individuals and society
Examples: honesty, courage, compassion, civility, loyalty

Unpacked Content
Strand: History, Civics and Government
Course Title: Civics
Evidence Of Student Attainment:
Students:
  • Describe the rights, duties, and responsibilities of U.S. citizens, as well as paths to citizenship.
Teacher Vocabulary:
  • responsibilities
  • duties
  • rights
  • privileges
  • citizen
  • alien
  • immigrants
  • naturalization
  • character
Knowledge:
Students know:
  • The distinction between right, duties and responsibilities. There is a way for immigrants to become a citizen.
Skills:
Students are able to:
  • Cite primary source documents to provide evidence that an idea is a right guaranteed to citizens.
Understanding:
Students understand that:
  • There are rights, duties, responsibilities, and privileges of U.S. citizenship.
Alabama Archives Resources:
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Alabama Alternate Achievement Standards
AAS Standard:
SS.AAS.7.10- Demonstrate that individuals have a responsibility to be good citizens and community members; identify the legal definition of a United States citizen and non-citizen.
Tags: court system, judicial branch, jury, responsibilities of citizens
License Type: Custom Permission Type
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AccessibilityAudio resources: includes a transcript or subtitles
Graphics: includes alt tags or long descriptions
Video resources: includes closed captioning or subtitles
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Author: Ginger Boyd
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