Question
Students will collaboratively explore various sources, including legal texts and psychological studies, to formulate an initial legal question surrounding social media companies' duty of care and their impacts on adolescent mental health, crafting a preliminary stance to guide the project's inquiry.
Days 1 - 3
Duty of Care Controversy
Launch 60m
Preliminary Legal Claim
Deliverable
Investigate
Students will conduct research using legal databases and psychological studies to gather evidence supporting their legal arguments regarding social media companies' duty of care, evaluate the credibility of sources, and develop a comprehensive understanding of the intersection between law and adolescent mental health.
Days 4 - 8
Diverse Source Analysis
Deliverable
Opposing Viewpoints Analysis
Deliverable
Construct
Students will collaboratively build and refine their legal arguments by integrating evidence from psychological studies and duty of care laws, while participating in peer review sessions to enhance clarity, depth, and persuasiveness of their claims.
Days 9 - 14
Outline Legal Argument
Deliverable
Draft Argument Revision
Deliverable
Source Credibility Quiz
Assessment
Defend
Students will deliver their evidence-based legal arguments in a formal presentation setting, engaging with community members for feedback, and participating in reflective discussions to assess the strength and coherence of their defenses.
Days 15 - 20
Argument Evolution Reflection
Deliverable
Duty of Care Defense
Assessment 90m