Description

A co-op simulation of the one court your students are most likely to use themselves.

Three cases: a landlord who kept a security deposit, a client who never paid for a logo, and a tree branch through a windshield. Students play plaintiffs, defendants, witnesses, clerks and judges — they prepare their own evidence, argue it, and hand down judgments.

**This needs a group.** Six people per case, eighteen to run all three at once. If you teach one or two students at home, the Court Systems unit covers the same legal ground for a single learner.

Every witness has one truthful fact that helps their side and one that hurts it, so no case has a predetermined winner.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

•Leader's Guide with pacing, role assignment, and what to do when a hearing stalls
•How Small Claims Works — a reading everyone does first
•Three complete cases with evidence exhibits
•Twelve role cards: plaintiffs, defendants, witnesses, clerks
•A judge's script telling the student playing judge exactly what to say and when
•A preparation sheet for every arguing role
•A reflection page for participants and observers alike
•Answer key with judges' guides, the deciding questions, and a range of reasonable judgments
•Hours & Work Record for logging time and filing portfolio evidence

Written by a licensed K-12 business teacher with more than thirteen years in the classroom. Built for a co-op or a group, not for one student working alone.

Small Claims Court Simulation | Co-op Edition | Homeschool

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WorldviewFaith-neutral
AgesAges 13–18
SubjectBusiness & Economics — Business Law
Resource typeUnit study
ApproachUnit study, Eclectic
Works forCo-op / group
Per sessionOver 60 min
Days a weekFlexible
Total lengthOne week
Parent prepLight prep
Who teachesParent-led
ReuseReusable, some consumable pages
FormatPrintable PDF
RecordsIncludes assessments, Hour logging, Portfolio samples
Keywordsbusiness law, unit study, high school, homeschool business law, small, claims, court, simulation