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Criminal justice - law Common Core RH.6-8.8 resources
Just Mercy Movie Guide & Death Penalty Debate - PAIR PACK - CCSS
This is a pair-pack of our popular resources: Just Mercy Movie Guide and Capital Punishment Class Debate. Both go well together for any classroom covering the complex topic of capital punishment. Students can analyze the film and contemplate the issues within the U.S. justice system. They can later have a class debate about whether capital punishment, in itself, should be abolished within government. In the movie guide, there is a set of resources for viewing Just Mercy in your classroom. The vi
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9th - 12th
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Create a Netflix Series about a Supreme Court Case
There are several groundbreaking Supreme Court cases that every American should be aware of. These historical cases have had the biggest impact on our system of government and our laws. For this project, students will be assigned one of these cases and will need to create a Netflix docuseries about the case itself and the outcome. Using their knowledge of the Constitution, Bill of Rights, Supreme Court, and basic ideas about law, students will research the case they have been assigned, and org
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6th - 12th
Argumentative writing, Bullying, Michelle Carter, Critical thinking, Perspective
Argumentative writing, Bullying, Michelle Carter, Critical thinking, PerspectiveThe high school years are a time of intense personal growth and discovery. For many students, it is also a time when they begin to experiment with social media. With its power to connect people from all over the world, social media can be a positive force in young people's lives. However, as the case of Michelle Carter demonstrates, it can also be used to destructive ends. By studying Carter's trial in high school, s
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Death Penalty Debate - Capital Punishment - CCSS
This is a set of lesson materials that culminates in a class debate about capital punishment. Students will: Research how capital punishment has been used in U.S. justice system, analyze different viewpoints, be assigned a position to take, collaborate within teams, prepare main arguments, peer review each other's reasoning, and will participate in an academic debate that is guided by moderator questions (included). The objective is to help students think critically, learn to articulate a view,
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9th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Just Mercy Movie Guide & Death Penalty Debate - PAIR PACK - CCSS
Supreme Court & Schools
Supreme Court & Schools - Great for teaching the Judicial Branch!Do Now, Six Scenarios, and followup questions.Sample Scenario: You realize that it has been over ten years since the war in Afghanistan began and you think it is about time the troops come home. You point this out to a few of your friends and they agree. You and your friends decided to make little yellow ribbon pins to support the troops coming home. This little idea of yours has really taken off and most students in the sc
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6th - 12th
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Also included in:Â CONSTITUTION BUNDLE: materials for teaching early America
Argumentative passages, essays, Perspective Taking, Read Across America
Argumentative passages, essays, Perspective Taking, Read Across America Read Across America, an initiative by the National Education Association (NEA), offers a platform to celebrate reading and promote literacy. However, its celebration in recent years has been marked by discussions around book banning and censorship, reflecting on historical events like the Scopes Trial.THIS PRODUCT IS PRINT ONLY. YOU WILL FIND MY SLIDES AND PRINT VERSION HERE: FREE SPEECH SLIDES AND PRINT The Scopes Trial, al
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Cyber Bullying, Civics end of year project, Michelle Carter, Argumentative texts
Cyber Bullying, Civics end of year project, Michelle Carter, Argumentative texts**PRINT VERSION** See the bundle of this product here:MICHELLE CARTER BUNDLEDo your students understand legal responsibility?The case of Michelle Carter has raised important questions about the role of social media in our lives and its impact on criminal law. This product will engage your students in topics such as free will, criminal negligence, and commission versus omission – crucial aspects that must be understoo
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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An Evidence Reliability Mystery: The Case of the Stolen Cookies
Who stole the cookies from the cookie jar? Students will work through 10 unique and complex pieces of evidence as they investigate the case of the stolen cookies. Along the way students will check each piece using a special reliability scorecard. There are 3 additional handouts that help students work towards a solution, ultimately leading to an engaging experience for all involved!
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5th - 10th
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The Complete Roman Twelve Tables Mini-Unit!
[PDF and PowerPoint zipped files] The Complete Roman Twelve Tables Mini-Unit!Immerse your students in a multi-day mini-unit on the Ancient Roman Twelve Tables! Included in the bundle are:Ancient Rome: Twelve Tables PowerPoint LessonHighlights the reasons and history behind the Twelve TablesWarm Up activity, Cornell Notes setup, relevance/objective statements, front-loaded vocabulary terms, history behind why the Twelve Tables were created, Hook Exercise on the Twelve Tables to get students inter
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6th - 11th
Bill of Rights Activity BUNDLE | Criminal Justice Reading Comprehension
Looking for some great activities to help students become even more familiar with the Bill of Rights? Check out this BUNDLE!Students will be engaged and gain lots of new information as they read, complete puzzles, and write about Bill of Rights facts and history.By purchasing this set you are saving 20% off the individual resources.Along with Depth & Complexity questioning, higher-level thinking activities are included to help students think critically about the Bill of Rights. This activity
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5th - 8th
Michelle Carter, Critical Thinking Activity, Perspective Taking, Cyber Bullying
Michelle Carter, Critical Thinking Activity, Perspective Taking, Cyber BullyingSee the bundle of this product here:MICHELLE CARTER BUNDLEThe high-profile case of Michelle Carter, who was convicted of involuntary manslaughter for sending text messages urging her boyfriend to commit suicide, has raised important questions about the role of social media in our lives. The case is especially relevant for high school students, who are growing up in a world where technology plays an increasingly centra
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Election 2024, Roe v. Wade & Dobbs v. Jackson Critical Thinking Challenge
Election 2024Roe v. Wade & Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health OrganizationAre you looking for engaging and interesting material to stimulate classroom conversations? Do you want an educational product that explores fascinating court cases? Then look no further than COURT CASE SUMMARY DEBATES!COURT CASE SUMMARY DEBATES is the perfect tool for teachers looking for a unique and exciting way to explore the fundamentals of some of the most famous courtroom cases. With detailed summaries of actual ca
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Roe v. Wade & Dobbs v. Jackson, Debate, ethics, argumentative texts questions
Roe v. Wade & Dobbs v. Jackson, Debate, ethics, argumentative texts questionsAre you looking for engaging and interesting material to stimulate classroom conversations? Do you want an educational product that explores fascinating court cases? Then look no further than COURT CASE SUMMARY DEBATES!COURT CASE SUMMARY DEBATES is the perfect tool for teachers looking for a unique and exciting way to explore the fundamentals of some of the most famous courtroom cases. With detailed summaries of act
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Life During Prohibition: A Case Study
THREE DAY, 38-PAGE UNITLife During Prohibition: A Case Study. The 1923-24 setting reveals what life during Prohibition was like for a teenager who delivered illegal sugar in Alabama and later entrained as an underage Naval recruit to Lakehurst, New Jersey, where he encountered the bustling era of speakeasies along the Coast. Two PowerPoint presentations supplement the short nonfiction story (complete with citations). This is a perfect secondary source for History teachers who have grown weary of
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8th - 12th, Higher Education
Spiro Agnew Trial/Case Resources
Students use the primary and secondary sources in order to construct
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8th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Trial of Spiro Agnew
Age of Reform Presentation and Pamphlet
This activity could be used while your teaching about the Age of Reform. The students take on the role of a reform activist and choose from three given topics to create a Google Slides Presentation and a pamphlet.
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6th - 12th
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Landmark Court Cases Quiz
This assessment can be effective when reviewing the Landmark Court cases in Civics, or in a Law studies class.
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6th - 8th
Bill to Law Quiz
This is a 10 question quiz on the process of How a Bill Becomes a Law. It's useful for civics, history, and law studies classes.
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6th - 8th
SCHOOL SHOOTINGS
Students will learn how to state their opinions with supporting details.Learn the skill of interviewingLearn how to write a short argument paper supporting their opinionLearn the roll of State lawmakers
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3rd - 8th
Trial of Spiro Agnew (Student Doc)
Used in conjunction with the Spiro Agnew Case Summary.
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8th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Trial of Spiro Agnew
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