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7th grade criminal justice - law independent work packets
Controversy and the Criminal Justice System (Eric Garner Case)
This lesson will have students critically explore a contentious current event issue involving the cases of Michael Brown and Eric Garner. The lesson will invite students to examine the context and controversy that surrounds the two cases, although emphasis will be placed on the Eric Garner case. A thought-provoking Slide Presentation & accompanying handouts will prompt students to analyze a variety of news resources; all of which frame the issue in a particular way, and offer different expla
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
Learn about the Justices of the Supreme Court - Internet Activity
28 printable pages for students to learn about the Justices of the Supreme Court. Students search the INTERNET using a laptop, tablet or smart phone to learn about the current Justices:Ketanji Brown Jackson, Amy Coney Barrett, Brett M. Kavanaugh, Neil M. Gorsuch, John G. Roberts, Jr., Clarence Thomas, Samuel A. Alito, Sonia Sotomayor, Elena Kagan.Students also investigate some of the former Justices of the Supreme Court:Stephen G. BreyerRuth Bader Ginsburg, Sandra Day O’Connor, Anthony M. Kenne
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7th - 12th
Also included in:Â Supreme Court BUNDLE
Civil Rights Movements: Then and Today
Engage your students in having them draw important connections between the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960’s and contemporary grassroots movements taking place in the United States. This lesson will prompt students to analyze short documentary video clips that focus on six different contemporary grassroots movements:1) Women’s March2) Immigration 3) Standing Rock4) Black Lives Matter5) Climate Change6) Teacher StrikesWith the corresponding video clips, students will fill out a provided T-chart
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7th - 12th
Forensic Case Study: Ballistics (The Mystery of Elm Street)
Designed to save you time and make teaching easier, use this case study can be used as reinforcement, as a formative assessment, or as a review! Students will read background information on the James Mitchell Shooting Case, review key details (police report) and forensic lab results and then complete analysis questions. Students will learn about techniques used to analyze ballistic evidence as well as the role of ballistic evidence in forensic investigations. Teacher answer key is included!Co
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in:Â Forensic Science Case Study Growing Bundle!
!BUNDLE! Murder Mystery - Mock Trial - Court Case - Speech, Theatre, Debate, ELA
Murder Mystery BUNDLE! - Mock Trial - Perfect for English, Speech, Theatre, Debate classes. Use for students to find textual evidence, by reading closely and debating the issue at hand.Includes:1-2 Day Murder Mystery - Level Easy3-4 Day Murder Mystery - Level Medium4-5 Day Murder Mystery - Level Hard2-3 Day Write your own murder mystery ~Backstory~Individual stories for students~Notes page for evidence~Questions and Answers page~Contract~Blue Print of the HouseStudents will love this activity wh
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6th - 11th
Forensic Case Study: Caught by a Horse Hair (The Murder of Nancy Titterton)
Designed to save you time and make teaching easier, use this case study can be used as reinforcement, as a formative assessment, or as a review! Students will read background information on the Nancy Titterton Murder Case, review key details (police report) and forensic lab results and then complete analysis questions. Students will learn about the importance and significance of hair as evidence in forensic investigations. Teacher guide, learning objectives, and answer key is included! Learn
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in:Â Forensic Science Hair as Evidence Activity Bundle
Murder Mystery 3 - Mock Trial - Court Case - Speech, Theatre, Debate, English
Murder Mystery - Mock Trial - Perfect for English, Speech, Theatre, Debate classes. Use for students to find textual evidence, by reading closely and debating the issue at hand.Includes:~Backstory~Individual stories for students~Notes page for evidence~Questions and Answers page~Contract~Blue Print of the HouseStudents will love this activity when they are performing it in front of the class.
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7th - 11th
Landmark U.S. Supreme Court Cases
This 38 page bundle contains 18 resources detailing the following landmark U.S. Supreme Court cases:1. Brown V. Board of Education2. Dred Scott V. Sandford3. Gibbons V. Ogden4. Gideon V. Wainwright5. Korematsu V. United States6. Lochner V. New York7. Mapp V. Ohio8. Marbury V. Madison9. McCulloch V. Maryland10. Miranda V. Arizona11. New Jersey V. T.L.O.12. Plessy V. Ferguson13. Tinker V. Des Moines14. Texas V. Johnson15. Worcester V. Georgia16. Northern Securities Co. V. United States17. Standar
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7th - 12th
GUIDE TO THE CLASSIFICATION OF CRIME with Supplemental Worksheets
The guide provided is titled "General Guide to the Classification of Crime and Elements of Criminal Responsibility" and includes the following supplemental worksheets: 1) Learned Objectives, 2) Review and Problem-Solving, and 3) Workplace Application and Ethics. Also included are answer keys and a grading rubric.OUTLINE OF TOPICS COVERED:CLASSIFICATION OF CRIMESCriminal, Civil, and Moral ResponsibilityFelonies, Misdemeanors, and Petty OffensesBASIC ELEMENTS OF CRIMINAL CULPABILITYTHE PHYSICAL AC
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Human Rights, The History and How We Can Best Protect Them- Google Assignment
This Google Slides assignment covers NJ's Middle School Civics Standard: 6.3.8.CivicsHR.1: Construct an argument as to the source of human rights and how they are best protectedIn this assignment students will explore background on Human Rights by viewing a short video clip and responding to questions. (Video link is in assignment)Students will then complete notes comparing how various documents throughout history contributed to the development of the idea of Human Rights. (Notes link is in assi
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6th - 12th
Supreme Court - Learn about Landmark Cases - Internet Activity
27 printable or digital pages for students to research landmark cases that appeared before the supreme court. Students use a laptop, tablet or smart phone to search the INTERNET to identify the petitioner and respondent, the location, the lawyers and Chief Justice, the origination, the issue, the result, and the importance of the case to today:Marbury v. Madison (1803), McCulloch v. Maryland (1819). Gibbons v. Ogden (1824), Dred Scott v. Sandford (1857), Schenck v. United States (1919),Brown v.
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7th - 12th
Also included in:Â Supreme Court BUNDLE
The U.S. Constitution, An American Experiment Webquest Bundle (Parts 1, 2, 3)
The U.S. Constitution, An American Experiment Webquest Bundle engages students through a journey from the event that caused the Constitutional Convention, to the convention, compromises, arguments, and ratification of the constitution, the Preamble, the Principles and constructs of the U.S. Constitution, and the Bill of Rights. The student workpacket is a comprehensive look at the document which is part of everyday life in the United States. Paragraph writing, critical thinking, are incorp
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Forensics Case Study: Beyond the Bloodstains: The O.J. Simpson Case and the DNA
Designed to save you time and make teaching easier, use this case study can be used as a substitute lesson, as an introduction, as reinforcement, as a formative assessment, or as a review! Students will read background information on the O.J. Simpson Murder Case and its importance in the use of DNA evidence in criminal investigations. in which fingerprints were lifted from a deceased individual, review key details (police report) and forensic lab results and then complete analysis questions.
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in:Â Forensic Science Case Study Growing Bundle!
Introduction to Legal Studies - Australian Laws and Courts
Introduction to Legal Studies, perfect for Middle Years Humanities and Civics and Citizenships students. This brilliant, engaging worksheet collection covers the purposes of laws, non-legal rules and introduces the courts as a dispute resolution process. Best of all, this is a NO PREP, ready-to-go resource - SAVING YOU TIME!You'll receive- 6 engaging ready-to-print worksheets - 2 pages of reading tasks- 1 detailed metalanguage glossary, with a simple explanation, - 1 double-sided Cloze activity
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5th - 10th
Also included in:Â Introduction to Legal Studies, Civics and Citizenship BUNDLE
Human Rights Activity Pack- upper elementary
The UN Human Rights Day is December 10th. This Human Rights Pack is an informative, no-prep way to learn the importance of Human Rights, what our rights are, the difference between rights and wants, and much much more! It's no prep - just print and go! This pack is perfect for getting students familiar with their rights, and prompting them to think more deeply about what rights are, why they are necessary, and what their opinions are on the topic. Included in this pack are:A comprehensive, stude
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4th - 7th
Also included in:Â Social Justice BUNDLE - Upper Elementary (Grades 4-7)
Profiles in History--Ruth Bader Ginsburg / Grades 6-8
Profiles in History--Ruth Bader Ginsburg is a 5-page social studies guide for grades 6-8, that gives a brief synopsis of the life of the second woman named to the US Supreme Court, Ruth Bader Ginsburg.Included is a lesson plan, and a biographical one-sheet with facts and figures about RBG. A word find for Ginsburg vocabulary and an activity with literal questions and extended answer questions are included for evaluation. Keys are included for all.Included:lesson planRBG fact sheetGinsburg word
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6th - 8th
Crime Scene Investigations WebQuest
Students use a link to complete the questions as they learn about the role Crime Scene Investigations play in solving crimes. This is a great tool for virtual learning as well as an in class assignment.
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6th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Forensic Evidence WebQuest Bundle
Safety in the Workplace
I teach a career course and this Unit about safety in the workplace has really helped my students understand the laws and how to approach their supervisor if they are broken. This is a 4 lesson unit interactive notebook and can be done virtually, in class or both. This is great for a sub and will make for a fun way to interact with their job sites as well. Unit Includes:Lesson 1: General Safety in the WorkplaceLesson 2: Safety Practices Lesson 3: Personal HabitsLesson 4: Law and ProcedureI hope
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4th - 12th, Adult Education
Write your own - Murder Mystery - Court Case - Speech, Theatre, Debate, English
Student can write their own murder mystery! Murder Mystery - Mock Trial - Perfect for English, Speech, Theatre, Debate classes. Students can practice writing textual evidence, by reading closely and debating the issue at hand.Includes:~Backstory~Individual stories for students~Notes page for evidence~Questions and Answers page~Contract~Blue Print of the House~Examples Students will love this activity when they are performing it in front of the class.Check out the murder mysteries below for the s
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6th - 11th
TEN DAYS IN A MAD HOUSE: By Nellie Bly, Chapter Comprehension Questions Packet
As students read each shocking chapter of Nellie Bly's secret trip to Blackwell Island's Insane Asylum in Ten Days in a Mad House, have them answer comprehension questions that lead them to a deeper appreciation of what she risked to help these unfortunate women of her time. The focus is on helping students notice the main ideas in each section and review language arts skills as they follow her inside this hellish prison.I'd love to hear how this product worked for you. Leave a review and check
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7th - 12th
Forensics Case Study: Resilient Fingerprints - Glove of Skin
Designed to save you time and make teaching easier, use this case study can be used as an introduction, as reinforcement, as a formative assessment, or as a review! Students will read background information on the Percy Smith Murder Case in which fingerprints were lifted from a deceased individual, review key details (police report) and forensic lab results and then complete analysis questions. Students will learn about the resiliency of fingerprints and about the importance and significance o
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in:Â Forensic Science Case Study Growing Bundle!
Forensic Entomology WebQuest
Students use a link to complete the questions as they learn about the role Entomology Evidence plays in solving crimes. This is a great tool for virtual learning as well as an in class assignment.
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6th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Forensic Evidence WebQuest Bundle
Fingerprint Evidence WebQuest
Students use a link to complete the questions as they learn about the role Fingerprint Evidence plays in solving crimes. This is a great tool for virtual learning as well as an in class assignment.
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6th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Forensic Evidence WebQuest Bundle
Forensics Case Study: The Imprint of Guilt: The Birth of Fingerprint Evidence
Designed to save you time and make teaching easier, use this case study can be used as reinforcement, as a formative assessment, or as a review! Students will read background information on the First Case in which fingerprint evidence was used to solve a Murder Case, review key details (police report) and forensic lab results and then complete analysis questions. Students will learn about the importance and significance of hair as evidence in forensic investigations. Teacher guide, learning
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in:Â Forensic Science Case Study Growing Bundle!
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