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Hello, We just finished reading Pudd'nhead Wilson (Mark Twain) and DD 11 was fascinated by the investigative and legal aspects of the book. Do you have any recommendations for other resources that would allow her to explore this area more? Literature, movies, games, websites, etc... any suggestions welcome.

DD11 can handle an advanced reading level, but she does not do well with books that are overly violent.

Thank you in advance!

 

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movies
12 Angry Men (1957) -- a jury deliberation; based on the play
On the Basis of Sex (2018) -- story of how Ruth Vader Ginsberg, Supreme Court justice, got her start
Miracle on 34th Street (1947) -- charming, fun film with "Santa Claus on trial"
To Kill a Mockingbird (1962) -- child coming of age, with a pivotal courtroom case

books
You Be the Jury series (Miller) -- fiction
Theodore Boone: Kid Lawyer series (Grisham) -- fiction
Lincoln's Grave Robbers (Sheinkin) -- nonfiction
Eyewitness: Forensic Science (Cooper) -- nonfiction
CSI Expert: Forensic Science for Kids (Schultz) -- nonfiction

websites
Judicial Branch of Government for Kids -- Mr. Donn's website, list of resources
iCivics website has activities for students for the various branches of gov't
PBS student interactives about the Supreme Court
 

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29 minutes ago, Rosie_0801 said:

I've been watching old seasons of 'The Bill.' Not sure that counts. 😅


lol -- I was thinking of the old old Perry Mason TV series... 😂

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Perry Mason. 

My kids love Perry Mason. Not horribly violent as in bloody, but there is a murder in each episode (generally might show a person lying in the floor, not really any blood, and it's black and white) There are affairs and embezzlements, but the people who engage in these things are portrayed negatively in some way. But what my kids enjoy is the courtroom stuff. It's not unusual for one of my kids to say when arguing with a sibling "Incompetent, irrelevant and immaterial! Also improper cross examination procedure." 

Also, Judge Judy? My oldest daughter says things like "Judge Judy warns you how NOT to behave. Don't borrow or loan money to anyone you're not sure of. Get married because that protects you legally. Treat people right. "

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It's probably too early if she's 11, and I don't know how many kids you have, but you can visit courts on weekdays. If you have a group you can schedule a field trip and get someone to talk to you and give a tour. But if not, you can just go. People assume they will be stopped or need credentials or something. But anyone can just show up and sit in the court room and watch motion practice. It's a good way to deter a kid who wants to be a lawyer. 🤣

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Athena's has an online mock trial class each fall/Spring. They also usually need people to be the jury, which is a free option. 

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