Eighth graders take on complex mock trial before real judge
Judge Stephanie Charter hosted a mock trial in her courtroom for an eighth grade class. Suited up and carrying briefcases, the class from Classical Convos Homeschool came prepared for a complex reckless homicide case. “They did an excellent job of tackling the challenging subject matter. [...]
Mock trials in real courtrooms get fourth graders bragging about what they learned
Nearly 50 very excited fourth graders from Grant M. Bowler Elementary School descended on the court for a case against renowned wizard Harry Potter before District Court Judge Adriana Escobar and Judge Kerry Earley. On Nov. 16, two classes played the roles of judge, jury, [...]
Harry Potter found not guilty despite vigilant prosecution in court by fourth graders
It’s hard to get and keep the attention of a class of fourth graders. Judge Tierra Jones and Judge Eric Johnson kept the attention of two fourth grade classes from Grant M. Bowler Elementary School in Logandale, NV and taught them some valuable lessons on [...]
Goldilocks found guilty of porridge theft and trespassing
Goldilocks has landed in court several times on charges surrounding what appears to be her penchant for breaking into bears homes and stealing porridge. This time, a jury of her peers wasn’t charmed by her innocent smile or persuaded by her creative excuses. They found [...]
Third graders put fairy-tale sweetheart Goldilocks and Big Bad Wolf on trial in District Court
Two classes of third graders from the Las Vegas Day School held mock trials in Judge Jennifer Togliatti’s courtroom. The first class put fairy-tale sweetheart Goldilocks on trial for bad manners. Junior attorneys called witnesses including the entire Bear family and presented evidence including Baby [...]
Teaching kids about justice
District Court Judge Jennifer Togliatti gave four third grade classes from the Las Vegas Day School a great lesson on justice through mock trials. The students played the parts of judges, lawyers, victims, witnesses, jurors and defendants. The mock trials: Big Bad Wolf vs. Curly Pig, [...]