Titanic



**//Welcome// ** **//The movie, Titanic, starring Leonardo DiCarprio and Kate Winslet, has created great interest in the story of the Titannic. This webquest is designed for you to participate in a mock trial involving the tragic story of the Titanic.//** April 10th marks the 100th Anniversary of the event! As a class we will research, learn about our judicial system, conduct a mock trial and prepare a written decision.

//Before we start this mock trial, you need to understand America judicial system, and its relevant process and vocabulary. List below are your tasks.//

//TASK 1// //Assignment of Roles: Research the roles of the// //plaintiff, defendant, attorneys, bailiff, witness, and jurors in a trial. //

//Listed internet sites provide more information:[|http://www.uscourts.gov] // //[] //

//**TASK 2**//

//**The short trial can be done in 45 minutes. But, if witnesses do not get on and off quickly and are allowed to ramble, the trial could easily be two hours. Now, you are assigned to research the process of trial and appropriate time in each stage.**// **//Unscramble the words below according to the order of a trial. //**

**//plaintiff's case //**

<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 130%;">**//<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">verdict //**

<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 130%;">**//<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">judgement //**

<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 130%;">**//<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">closing statements //**

<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 130%;">**//<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">defendant's case //**

<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 130%;">**//<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">opening statements //**

<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 130%;">**//<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">trial preparation //**

<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 130%;">**//<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">jury deliberation //**


 * //<span style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 23px;">TASK 3 //**

<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">**The next questions are about jury system in America.**

<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">**Carefully read and answer the questions. Write answers on the discussion above**//.//


 * 1) <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">**//How many people are on a jury panel?//**
 * 2) <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">**//Who may jury members discuss information while a trial is in process?//**
 * 3) <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">**//What is the title for the leader of the jury?//**
 * 4) <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">**//What percentage of jurors must agree on the verdict in civil case?//**
 * 5) <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">**//How much are jurors paid?//**
 * 6) <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">**//Can lawyers or police officers be called to jury duty?//**
 * 7) <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">**//How old do you have to called to jury duty?//**

<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS",cursive; font-size: 150%;">Task 4: <span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS",cursive; font-size: 110%;">Use the links below to find out more information.



TASK 5

//** So far, we have taken a look at the facts and the statement of witnesses. Now it is time for you to judge the Carla Jensen's case against White Star Line. You are about to deliberate and decide the issues of law in the case. Write your decisions and the reasons to support them. **//


 * If you decide for the defendant, White Star Lines, you should mention some evidences that plaintiff voluntarily decided not to seek saftey or signed about his risk and unforeseeable disaster before he got on board. **

//** . You can also award Andy future earnings to the plaintiff for the lost wages of Hans Peder Jensen. In determining this amount, you may consider Mr. Jensen's health, physical ability and earnnig capacity at the time of his death. **//
 * If you decide for the plaintiff, then you shall award to the plaintiff a sum of money which will compensate his estate for all the damage suffered by him, quessing the price at that time based on the information you have found. **