Key Stage: KS3
Overview:
This lesson explores the 1991 OJ Simpson case as a lens through which to examine modern race relations in the USA. Through powerful images, key facts, and video clips, students learn about the background and outcome of the case before engaging in a structured class debate on why Simpson was found not guilty.
The lesson culminates in a scaffolded 8-mark exam-style question asking students to assess how far the case marked a turning point for American race relations. It encourages critical thinking, historical evaluation, and confident discussion on a sensitive but important issue.
Includes:
Slide-led case study with visuals and video
Class debate on the not-guilty verdict
Exam question with planning support
Focus on cause, consequence, and significance
Promotes mature discussion of race and justice in modern America
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