Attorneys visiting grades K-2 find this a very useful and fun tool to stimulate discussions about why we have laws. Special thanks to the Florida Bar Foundation, Interest on Trust Accounts Program for sponsoring this publication. Building Peaceful Schools is a collection of activities to introduce students to dispute resolution methods and processes focusing specifically on mediation. Designed for Mediation Week, the resource book provides lessons and exercises for elementary and secondary classrooms. A High School Mock Trial case is released annually for use with our state competition.
Many teachers utilize the case in the classroom as well.
A mock trial clinic is also held to introduce the materials and demonstrate the use of mock trials as a teaching strategy. The Association releases the case materials annually at the Florida Council for the Social Studies Conference. The Citizen and the Constitution is the premier constitutional education program in the country. Developed by the Center for Civic Education, the program incorporates a six week curriculum for elementary, middle, and high school students on the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights. A simulated congressional hearing provides hands-on experiences for students.