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Save 20% if you sign up in the month of December with the coupon code LHONDECEMBER3. This 12-week course, will guide students through some of history’s most fascinating and controversial legal trials. Each session will focus on a major trial, from the trial of Socrates in Ancient Greece to the Nuremberg Trials after World War II, exploring the historical context, key players, and legal outcomes. Learn about some of the interesting and insane trials throughout the years, including witchcraft, treason, and even the digging up of a dead body to put it on trial! Material is not cumulative, so students can join anytime! No prior knowledge is required. The class will be interactive and engaging, featuring discussions, case study analyses, and group activities where students will examine primary sources and debate the legal and ethical issues of each case. My teaching style is student-centered, promoting active participation and critical thinking. Learners will regularly interact with me and their peers, fostering a collaborative learning environment. Each session will be paced to ensure all students can follow along, with weekly recaps and materials provided to reinforce learning. For students joining mid-course, I will offer a personalized catch-up plan, ensuring they feel welcomed and fully integrated into the group. This course is perfect for students interested in history, law, philosophy, or debate, and will help them develop critical thinking, research, and communication skills. Week 1 The Trial of Socrates, 399BC Week 2 The Trial of Cataline, 63 BC Week 3 The Cadaver Synod, 897 Week 4 The Trial of the Knights Templar, 1307-14 Week 5 The Trial of Joan of Arc, 1431 Week 6 The Trial of Eleanor Cobham, 1441 Week 7 The Trial of Galileo, 1633 Week 8 The Salem Witch Trials, 1692-93 Week 9 The Trial of King Louis XVI, 1792-93 Week 10 The Dred Scott Case, 1857 Week 11 The Dreyfus Affair, 1894-1906 Week 12 The Nuremburg Trials, 1945-46
Metas de aprendizaje
Develop Critical Thinking Skills: Students will analyze historical legal trials, evaluating the political, social, and moral contexts of each case to understand the complex interactions between law, justice, and power.
Enhance Debate and Discussion Abilities: Learners will engage in structured debates and discussions on the ethical and legal implications of each trial, developing the ability to present and defend their viewpoints with evidence.
Programa de estudios
Plan de estudios
Sigue en plan de estudios Teacher-Created12 Lecciones
más de 12 semanasLección 1:
The Trial of Socrates, 399 BC
In this lesson, students will explore the trial of Socrates, examining the charges of corrupting the youth and impiety brought against him in 399 BCE Athens. We'll analyze the philosophical ideas Socrates defended during his trial and discuss the ethical implications of his execution. Students will also reflect on how this trial shaped Western thought and the concept of justice in democratic societies.
50 minutos de lección en vivo en línea
Lección 2:
The Trial of Cataline, 63 BC
In this lesson, students will delve into the trial of Lucius Sergius Catilina (Catiline), focusing on his alleged conspiracy to overthrow the Roman Republic in 63 BCE. We'll explore Cicero's role in exposing the plot and the political tension between the optimates and populares factions of Rome. Students will also analyze the legal and moral questions surrounding the trial, including the balance between justice and political power in ancient Rome.
50 minutos de lección en vivo en línea
Lección 3:
The Cadaver Synod, 897
In this lesson, students will examine the bizarre and politically charged Cadaver Synod of 897, where Pope Stephen VI put the exhumed corpse of his predecessor, Pope Formosus, on trial. We'll explore the political motivations behind this macabre event and its implications for the stability of the papacy in medieval Europe. Students will also reflect on how the Cadaver Synod highlights the intersection of religious authority, political power, and the absurdity of medieval politics.
50 minutos de lección en vivo en línea
Lección 4:
Trials of the Templars. 1307-14
In this lesson, students will explore the trial of the Knights Templar in the early 14th century, focusing on charges of heresy, corruption, and secrecy. We'll examine the political and financial motivations behind the trial, leading to the order's downfall and the execution of Grand Master Jacques de Molay. Students will reflect on the trial's impact on medieval religious orders and the enduring mystery surrounding the Templars' legacy.
50 minutos de lección en vivo en línea
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Necesidades de aprendizaje
As a qualified special education teacher I welcome all neurodivergent learners.
Orientación para padres
As the topics of discussion involve trials for murder, witchcraft and treason among other things, parental discretion is advised. However, material and discussions will at all times be age-appropriate.
Recursos externos
Los estudiantes no necesitarán utilizar ninguna aplicación o sitio web más allá de las herramientas estándar de Outschool.
Fuentes
BOOKS
-"A World Made by Hand: The Legal and Ethical Lessons from History’s Greatest Trials" by Eric J. Miller
-"The Salem Witch Trials: A Day-by-Day Chronicle of a Community Under Siege" by Marilynne K. Roach
-"The Nuremberg Trials: The Nazis and Their Crimes Against Humanity" by Lauri L. Gienow-Hecht
WEBSITES
History.com
BBC History
The Avalon Project
The British Museum
The Smithsonian
Reseñas
Clase grupal
19 US$
semanalmente1 x por semana, 12 semanas
50 min
Videoconferencias en vivo
Edades: 10-15
2-10 alumnos por clase