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A Mock Trial: "You can't say that!  It's cyber-libel!" (Understanding libel and how it can occur in electronic communications such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat)

A Mock Trial: "You can't say that! It's cyber-libel!" (Understanding libel and how it can occur in electronic communications such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat)

This mock trial is a practical lesson for intermediate/ middle school level students to help them understand libel and how it can occur in electronic communications such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat.

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SFU Centre for Education, Law and Society
last reviewed
June 2018 i Last date reviewed by a qualified expert to ensure content up-to-date. See "Tips" in Clicklaw content criteria (bottom of pageside menu) for details.
resource type
teaching materials
tags
libel, lesson plans, teens, children, school, social media, teaching materials, mock trial