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Civil Rights Research Paper
Students will research a key event or person from the Civil Rights Movement. Students will learn about valid sources and how to write a research paper. I give students three weeks to write their papers, but only allow five class days for research and learning how to write a research paper. The Civil Rights Movement is a very large topic; this paper is a great way for students to focus on individual events and people. Please feel free to modify this assignment to fit the needs of your class. Spe
Grades:
7th - 12th
Also included in: American History Research Papers Collection
SPY CASE activity: Rosenberg espionage trial. Cold War
Fun and engaging activity where students take on roles in the criminal case against Julius and Ethel Rosenberg for intent to commit espionage. Students will research Cold War relations between the US and the Soviet Union and learn the basics of criminal justice as they play the part of prosecutors, defense attorneys and jury members; deciding the fate of the accused. Included is a Word document with research paper guidelines, role descriptions for criminal case and criteria for grading.
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7th - 12th
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Supreme Court Cases: Teens on the Docket Project
What's the best way to get a teenager interested in learning about the Supreme Court? Put 'em on the docket!This project looks at 10 United States Supreme Court cases that have every teenager's favorite topic: other teenagers. It is a highly motivating topic and gives you the opportunity to have students examine the nuances and purpose of the judicial system. The project culminates in a trifold presentation and I have included the model that you can make and students can follow.I designed th
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Forensics: The Innocence Project Webquest
*Can be differentiated for different levels!**Fully Editable!*Use this GoogleSlides activity to assign to your students as a guided Webquest research assignment where they can choose a career and research it. * Encourages student choice.* Each slide guides students to look up something specific about the organization. * Students are encouraged to synthesize information from text. * Reflection section allows students to discuss their findings. This activity may be done in a virtual setting, in pe
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Prisoner’s Rights - Landmark Cases Research Slideshow Project (PBL)
In this informational activity, students delve into the history behind prisoner's rights and the various violations they have suffered in the United States. Through a comprehensive research and guided prompts, students explore the content, fostering a deeper understanding of the societal impact and ethical implications of these practices and their outcomes in the United States Supreme Court.Key Features:Encourages critical thinking: Students analyze complex historical issues, Supreme Court Decis
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6th - 12th
Criminal Justice Lesson Plans / Law Lessons 1-2 Day Sub Plans Law Lesson Plans
(1 -2 day activity, depending on instructor's needs) Criminal Justice Lesson Plans / Law Lessons ( Law Lesson Plans ) are intended for Middle School through early-College level students interested in Criminal Justice, Legal Studies, and Law-Adjacent careers. The topic of the PowerPoint Presentation is Career and Volunteer Opportunities for Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, and Legal Studies Students. The PowerPoint presentation also includes a student research activity. If wishing to make this
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
The Innocence Project Newspaper Article Project
Founded in 1992 by visionary attorneys Peter Neufeld and Barry Scheck, the Innocence Project has been at the forefront of criminal justice reform, using DNA and other scientific advancements to prove wrongful conviction.In this project, students choose a person that was exonerated by the Innocence Project. They will research the story of this person including the crime, why the person was found guilty, and their exoneration. After their research, students will create 3 newspaper articles written
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7th - 12th
Civil Rights Movement Projects
This is a really hands-on group of projects for kids to work on while studying the Civil Rights Movement. There are detailed descriptions of each project, and kids will really make the most out of it. From Jim Crow laws to and ABC book of events surrounding the Movement, this is a great supplemental project.
Grades:
6th - 9th
Law / American Government Lesson Plans / Journalism Lesson Plans / Speech Lesson
(Grades 6-12, customizable, (1-2 days activity, depending on teacher preference, Sub OK) Constitutional Law Lesson Plans focusing on First Amendment Protections are designed for teachers needing: Law Lesson Plans, American Government Lesson Plans, Journalism Lesson Plans, Speech Lesson Plans, a Television Lesson Plan or Civics Lessons. The PowerPoint lecture discusses what protections are covered by the First Amendment. Next, 5 class discussion scenarios are given with possible answers on accomp
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6th - 12th
Salem Witch Mock Trial
Do you want your students to experience a real court room experience using an event of American history? This activity allows your classroom to become the courtroom. Your students will be assigned specific roles like defense attorney, judge, or witness for the prosecution and will have to research and prove the "accused witch" guilty or innocent. Included in this package is the description of the activity, descriptions of students' character roles, trial procedures and a grading rubric. Let
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6th - 12th
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The Post (2017) - viewing guide with answer key
This is a 29 question viewing guide, with answer key, for the movie The Post. The questions are all short answer and are asked in order as the events happen.
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6th - 12th
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Current Events Discussion Assignment and Rubric
This assignment is useful for middle school and high school courses that explore current events. Students work in groups of 3 to research a current event and prepare discussion questions. On their assigned day, they educate their classmates about the event and then use their prepared questions to lead a discussion. The assignment is set up in such a way that students have distinct tasks, therefore, making it easy to assess each discussion leader separately. An assessment rubric is included to
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7th - 10th
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Project/Activity: Analyzing Important Supreme Court Decisions
I created this activity for my 9th grade American Government classes, but have used it in 11th grade as well. This document includes directions for students and sample pages to help them understand the project requirements and how to format their work. Students research several important Supreme Court cases, including Marbury vs. Madison, Roe vs. Wade and Miranda vs. Arizona. Students organize their research using the document I created and then use it to write a short "legal brief" about each o
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
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Levels of Law Enforcement - Criminal Justice PowerPoint Lesson
This Crenshaw Criminal Justice Learning Tools PowerPoint Lesson teaches students about the THREE LEVELS OF LAW ENFORCEMENT: LOCAL, STATE, and FEDERAL. Included is: PowerPoint Lesson: Levels of Law Enforcement, which includes a DO NOW activity, LESSON OBJECTIVES, and an EXIT TICKET.
Grades:
6th - 12th
Also included in: Criminal Justice LEVELS OF LAW ENFORCEMENT Lesson Bundle
Crime Rate Analysis Assignment
A web based assignment to allow students to calculate the crime rates of various U.S. cities.
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Southern Secession and Northern Positions Primary Sources
This is a primary source activity intended for students to analyse the reasons and lawfulness behind southern secession. Sources are provided from both the North and the South along with the Constitution where it applied. Students are left to decide and write about their position on secession.
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7th - 9th
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Current Events Weekly Assignment and Rubric
This handout consists of seven questions that my students answer in their current events notebooks each time we do current events. It is done at home and then brought to school to share with the class. The bottom of the page demonstrates how their notebooks should be set-up, with the article on the left page and the responses to the questions on the right page. A rubric is also included.
Grades:
6th - 12th
Famous Unsolved Mysteries Research Project
Research project on famous unsolved mysteries. My students love researching and presenting on mysteries. The project also contains a breakdown of points.
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7th - 12th, Adult Education
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Create Your Own Constitution
Critical Thinking and relevant exercise where students create constitutions for their imaginary countries. They must create a preamble and articles. They will also add amendments.
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7th
American Government/Civics - The United States Judicial Branch Activity/Project
Task:Learning about The United States Judicial Branch -The Federal Court System and -The Supreme Court and demonstrating your knowledge by CREATING SOMETHING and Sharing it.Students are provided with a list of ideas, a checklist to guide them through the project, and a self-grading rubric.
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6th - 12th
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12 Angry Men Activities
Help students to see the importance of listening to all sides of a story before making a decision. One of the most important duties of American citizens is to serve on a jury. The activities provided here will help them to understand just how important this role is.
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6th - 12th
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BILL OF RIGHTS EXPLAINED - Criminal Justice PowerPoint Lesson
Crenshaw Criminal Justice Learning Tools PowerPoint Lessons (PPT) are designed to be an effective tool in the ongoing effort to deliver relevant, creative, and impactful lessons to students. Our PPT lessons give instructors everything you need to introduce a professional-looking lesson. Unless otherwise specified, all PowerPoint lessons will include a DO NOW activity, LESSON OBJECTIVES, an EXIT TICKET, and any SUPPLEMENTAL WORKSHEETS. This lesson introduces students to the BILL OF RIGHTS, using
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Criminal Justice BILL OF RIGHTS Lesson Bundle
Forensics: Career Exploration Webquest
*Can be differentiated for different levels!**Fully Editable!*Use this GoogleSlides activity to assign to your students as a guided Webquest research assignment where they can choose a career and research it. * Encourages student choice.* Each slide guides students to look up something specific about the career. * Students are encouraged to find text, image, and video sources. * Sources slide included for students to cite sources.* Reflection section allows students to discuss their findings. Th
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Superstitions Research Project
Students will pick one superstition that they find interesting and then research the history of the superstition, the strange behaviors, and the various beliefs of that superstition.
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7th - 12th
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