A Mock Trial: "You Can't Say That! It's Cyber Libel!"
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Civil society & citizenship, Cyber / bullying, Legal literacy
Curriculum – general, Curriculum – K-12, Lesson plan, Mock trial

Description
This mock trial is a practical lesson for intermediate/ middle school level students on how the law is relevant to them on a daily basis and how their behaviour is affected or governed by laws such as those regarding libel. Electronic media open many possibilities for the violation of libel laws. (updated 2024)

Also available in French.

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