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RE: Teaching Teenagers about the Magna Carta
I would do a roleplay exercise in-class. Make one student (or yourself) the king. Allow that person to sit wherever, talk at any time, use peoples pencils/paper, order people about, throw tantrums, make everyone stand/sit on command. Do it for 10 minutes.
Then hold a revolt. Have the students write up a class Magna Carta limiting the powers of the king.
Then they will know the power of the people...
It's interesting that you mention this. I do a little acting when I get to the causes of revolution. Thanks for the suggestion! I might give this a whirl next year.
Let me know how it turns out if you do. I would recommend you be the 'king' at first. A real tyrant! Take their supplies, make them move seats, stand-up/sit-down at various times, make them stand in a corner for no given reason as punishment, have them huddle near a desk while you enjoy your classroom land. Could be fun to see what they put in their Magna Carta when the revolt begins.