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In the Classroom
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Use of a Classroom Jury Trial To Increase Student Perception of Science as Part of Their Lives
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Marjorie A. Jones
Department of Chemistry, Illinois State University, Normal, IL 61790-4160
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May 1997
Vol. 74 No. 5
p. 537
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The concept of a jury trial in the classroom setting was used to present
and discuss a current, controversial topic, the drug mifepristone (RU486).
This drug is used as an abortion inducing agent although it has other
clinical uses. The major goal was for students to see that science is a
very important part of their lives. The class project involved discussions
of the scientific, sociological, moral, ethical, religious, legal, as well
as financial aspects of a real trial which involved a major science issue.
Students were involved in role playing which included obtaining information
and then participating in the mock trial. Student roles in this activity
were as judges, defendant, jury, witnesses, lawyers, and court reporters.
This four week project involved both verbal and written participation.
Grades were based on both their oral and written on this project. The
students found this a very interesting activity as evidenced by their
enthusiasm. This class activity could be adapted to a variety of timely
topics.
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| More Information |
 Citation |
Jones, Marjorie A. J. Chem. Educ. 1997 74 537.
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Keywords |
Introductory/High School Chemistry, Teaching/Learning Aids, Teaching/Learning, Theory/Practice, Hormones, Drugs/Pharmaceuticals
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June 23, 2005
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