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Criminal justice - law activities for Microsoft Word
"Lamb to the Slaughter" Mock Trial Directions
My students read "Lamb to the Slaughter" by Roald Dahl every fall and this mock trial is always a lesson they remember and ask to do over and over. Unfortunately it doesn't fit with every piece of literature. The lesson requires close reading, critical thinking, argument writing, oral communication, as well as comprehension of the story.
This product includes a one-page directions sheet for the teacher, as well as directions to be printed and handed to each of the following: prosecution, defe
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6th - 10th
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Bear Brook Murders Podcast "Interrupted" Case Study Worksheet: All Episodes(1-7)
The Bear Brook Murders : An "Interrupted" Case Study Using a Popular PodcastIn 1985, a hunter walking through Bear Brook State Park in Allenstown, New Hampshire made a grisly discovery: a 55 gallon drum left deep in the woods, containing two sets of skeletonized remains, which investigators believed had been left in the woods for years…. ....this is just the beginning to a facinating tale of a murder that would make forensic history! The effort to solve the many mysteries surrounding this inve
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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HS-LS3-1
US Government Criminal Justice Court Case Jurisdiction Activity
Is it a criminal case or a civil case? Is it a state or federal case? Is it original or appellate jurisdiction? This activity provides many scenarios that students need to classify. They may work with partners, a group, or on their own for this engaging court case challenge. Update: a key has been added to this activity and is on the third and fourth page of the uploaded document!
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9th - 12th
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12 Angry Men Movie Questions
This is a list of 20 questions that follow along with the movie. It will force students to think about certain things while also staying engaged in the movie. There is an answer key as well.
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9th - 12th
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Scooby Doo - Clue Analysis and Video Guide for Criminal Justice Students
Scooby Doo - Clue Analysis and Video Guide for Criminal Justice Students.Track evidence, sketch the villain, build an evidence board and determine who done it!Law & Public Safety students love it!Episodes can be found for free on Youtube.
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5th - 12th
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Mock Trial "The Tornado" (A murder trial based upon Rubin Carter)
Mock trial for class of 12-31 studentsThis mock trial is loosely based upon the facts of the case of Rubin “the Hurricane” Carter, and some of the actual grand jury testimony (modified slightly) in that case is used in this mock trial. I've used this mock trial for standard-level as well as honors-level high school students. Interestingly enough, the standard-level students get into the trial more fervently than the honors kids. Contains: 12 Witness profile sheets and instructions Attorney pack
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10th - 12th
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"Arson at Randy's"--Solve the Crime!
This "whodunnit" activity is very engaging. It's a win-win as students love trying to put themselves in the shoes of an investigator and you're able to assess their understanding of material in a fun way!
The answer to who solved the crime is on the last page.
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9th - 12th
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Psychology Memory Activity- Would You Make a Good Witness?
For this activity you simply plan ahead by asking another teacher to come into your classroom. Have them fill out the attached form before they arrive. You must do this activity while you are in the chapter on Memory. Cover the material you would normally. At the last 10 minutes of the period hand out the attached form to the students. See how much they remember about who came in the room or if they remember at all.
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9th - 11th
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2nd Amendment / Gun Control Analysis
This engaging packet provides students with the opportunity to analyze various types of political information related to the Second Amendment. Through analyzing charts, graphs, infographics, political cartoons, and text descriptions of political party stances, students will gain a deeper understanding of the complexities surrounding the topic. Key features include:Analysis of various types of political information related to the Second AmendmentDiscussion questions that promote critical thinking
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7th - 12th
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My Cousin Vinny - Movie Questions
Movie questions about My Cousin Vinny. Did this on a miniature unit in my government class involving constitutional amendments. Which ones are used, utilized, and in the case of this movie, which ones were ignored? How circumstantial evidence played into the role of the plot? Could be used for Government, a Criminology course, English, or even a film class.
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10th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Id, Ego, Superego Activity
This activity can be used in a criminology unit for Criminal Justice or in Psychology classes. My students completed this activity after learning about Sigmund Freud's theory on the three parts of the personality: id, ego, & superego. This activity asks them to finish scenarios based on the principles of the three parts. They had a lot of fun and it was a great way to reinforce a new concept in a short amount of time!
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10th - 12th
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Street Law: 2nd Amendment Crimes Involving Guns Discussion Activity
This is an activity that presents several scenarios of crimes involving guns. The students read the scenarios on their own and answer the questions. Get back together as a large group to discuss the answers.
Good introduction to the 2nd Amendment and Gun laws.
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10th - 12th
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United States Constitution: Mock Congress: How A Bill Becomes A Law
I use this mock Congress after The How A Bill Becomes A Law PowerPoint found in my TPT store and before The How A Bill Becomes A Law quiz found in my TPT store. This is a fun activity for students because students come up with their own idea for a law and they are actively engaged in every step of the process for how a bill becomes a law.
Included in this download:
1. Teacher Directions
2. Student directions
3. Handout for students to fill out when they write their bills.
4. Handout for
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5th - 12th
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Fourth Amendment Scenarios Activity Packet
Adapted from a Frontline quiz, this activity is designed to explore probable cause and search and seizures by asking students to analyze and evaluate probable cause in seven Fourth Amendment scenarios. Great for individual or group work. Good discussion starter as well. Recommend you also purchase my Fourth Amendment Scenarios Activity PowerPoint, which provides the name of the US Supreme Court case the scenario is based on, what the Court decided, and the Court's reasoning.NOTE: The thumbnails
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Criminal Investigations Unit Bundle
Distance Learning: Sociology of Crime & Deviance: Reporting of Crime
Here is a product which provides various scenarios related to crime to examine students' perceptions about whether these crimes would be reported to police or not. This is followed by a critical question which might instigate a lively discussion in class!Check out more quality, ready-to-use resources:More from Resources GaloreFollow me on:PinterestThank you for visiting my store!*****************************************************************************CUSTOMER TIPS:• Don’t Forget to collect y
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9th - 11th, Adult Education
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Preamble Test
This is a fill in the blank test or quiz over the Preamble to the Constitution. It has 15 blanks and a word bank for students to select from.
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6th - 12th
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Mock Trial: The Case of the After-Prom Party
Mock trial for class of 15-40 students
The scenario is this: Six students engage in an after-prom party where there is some drinking of alcohol and widespread marijuana smoking, and two of the students are involved in a fatal car crash driving home from the party at approximately 3:30 a.m. the following morning.
The goals of this mock trial are:
1. to teach students how civil trials work, what joint and several liability is, and what compensatory and punitive damages are.
2. to provide an
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
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Contemporary Issues WebQuest
This is a great introductory activity for students new to a Contemporary Issues class. In this WebQuest, students are asked to identify an issue, give a brief statement supporting and opposing it, then rank their interest in the topic. I use this as a way to gauge my student's desire to learn about certain issues, and focus on those throughout our class.
In addition to the WebQuest, there is also included an exhaustive list of topics for the teacher to look over in case you would like to swit
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9th - 12th
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Quote Analysis Activity: Gun Control
This product includes a list of 18 quotes from various sources on the issue of gun control. Teacher instructions on how to conduct the activity are included. Perfect prereading activity for researching a debate on the Second Amendment and targets Common Core Anchor Standard 8:
Delineate and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, including the validity of the reasoning as well as the relevance and sufficiency of the evidence.
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6th - 12th
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CSI Time Travelers: A Gifted Unit
This is a 12-lesson unit for gifted 3rd-6th graders, designed to last one semester. It teaches the history of forensic science in a very hands-on and engaging way. Students track a criminal through history, but he keeps slipping away! The ancient forensic science techniques just aren't enough for keep up with this criminal. But when he reaches modern day and students can use modern day techniques, the criminal better watch out!The crimes occur in Medieval Times, the Wild West, and Modern Day New
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3rd - 6th
Classroom Historical Mock Trial - R. v. Louis Riel (1885)
The original trial of Louis Riel in 1885 is arguably one of the most famous trials in Canadian History. The trial, which took place in July of 1885, lasted only five days and resulted in a guilty verdict. Riel was subsequently executed by hanging, and outcome which has had a lasting impact on French-English relations in Canada.In this activity students will recreate the trial of Louis Riel and learn about the events of both the Nortwest Rebellion (1885) and, to a lesser extent, the Red River Reb
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8th - 11th
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Jury Duty Notice for Mock Trial by Jury Lessons
Get your students excited to participate in your classroom's mock trial by jury by mailing home these jury duty notices! This download is an editable word document. Areas in red indicate spaces where you can input your school and class specific information. Some other products you might be interested in:Mock Trial by JuryGreat Balloon Debate: A Persuasive Writing & Public Speaking ActivityBranches of Government Readings and Craft ActivityFor more ideas on how to make these lessons engaging
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Not Grade Specific
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Mock Trial | Interactive Legal Activity
Immerse your students in an engaging mock trial experience using our comprehensive lesson plan. Designed as a ready-to-use resource, it equips educators with all the necessary tools to orchestrate a captivating trial scenario involving a high school student accused of vandalism.This activity challenges students to explore the intricacies of a legal case, encouraging them to analyze evidence, develop arguments, and hone their critical thinking skills. With an initial overview of the case, detaile
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10th - 12th
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War on Drugs and Mass Incarceration
Students learn all about America's "War on Drugs" and the mass incarceration of people of color while reading this modified interview of Michelle Alexander, the author and activist leading the charge to educate and reform. Here students read 10 questions and Alexander's 10 responses. As they read, they answer the same interview questions on a different worksheet, but in their own words, in an attempt to synthesize the concepts and prove their comprehension. Afterwards, I have students meet in pa
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8th - 12th
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