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Criminal justice - law Common Core RI.11-12.9 resources
Just Mercy (nonfiction book)
Written by lawyer Bryan Stevenson, the book is an account of his experiences as a young lawyer working in the Deep South and is a powerful argument not only for criminal justice reform and racial and economic justice, but also for finding the humanity in every person and in ourselves.These resources include guided reading questions for each chapter of the book, including the Introduction, Postscript, and Epilogue. They also include Bell Ringer questions and several culminating writing prompts. T
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10th - 12th
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Also included in: Just Mercy (nonfiction book) & 13th (documentary film) Bundle
Critical Thinking HS ELA, Second Amendment, Gun Control, Argumentative Passages
Critical Thinking HS ELA, Second Amendment, Gun Control, Argumentative PassagesNY State Rifle and Pistol Ass., Inc., et al. v. Bruen (2022)Do you want to help your students understand one of the most contentious topics facing us today?The Second Amendment is a hot topic, and teachers must be prepared to discuss it in the classroom. With the recent Supreme Court ruling on gun ownership, it’s now more important than ever to give your students access to accurate and up-to-date information that they
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Critical Thinking HS ela, First Amendment, AP Government, Tinker v. Des Moines
Critical Thinking HS ela, First Amendment, AP Government, Tinker v. Des Moines (1969)Teaching Tinker v. Des Moines is highly relevant to discussing the student-led protests that are sweeping across American universities, sparked by contentious reactions to the Israel-Hamas conflict. The following issues relate directly to this court case:First AmendmentConstitutional Rights and ExpressionUnderstanding the Limits of ProtestEmpowerment Through Historical ContextCritical Thinking and Civil Discours
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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13th Documentary Film Viewing Guide and Parent Permission Slip
Engage your students in relevant and thought-provoking content that sparks meaningful discussions with this film guide for Ava Duvernay's Netflix documentary "13th". This documentary is a powerful and timely exploration of race, justice, and mass incarceration in the United States. This print-and-go easy-to-follow film viewing guide is the perfect tool to help you facilitate a productive and insightful class discussion.With clear and concise questions, this guide allows your students to follow t
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9th - 12th
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Argumentative passages, High School reading comprehension passages and questions
Argumentative passages, High School reading comprehension passages and questionsThe England and Wales Court of Appeal Decisions The Case of the Conjoined Twins (2000)THIS PRODUCT HAS BEEN REDONE! NEW QUESTIONS, TEACHER NOTES, AND INFORMATION THAT SUPPORTS THE PARENTS & QUESTIONS THE APPELLATE COURT DECISION.I hope this Court Case Summary Debate assists the teaching of this challenging yet important topic.INCLUDED IN THIS PRODUCT ARE THE FOLLOWING:✔ 12 STUDENT PAGES. THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Supreme Court Cases - Persuasive writing unit w/ 7 cases, GO, and model text!
The ULTIMATE Controversial Supreme Court Cases Unit!!Included in this bundle is the following items: A persuasive writing essay prompt universal to all the cases in the package7 controversial Supreme Court cases, in their original wording with the stipulated facts, Opinion of the Court, Dissenting Opinion, and exhibits; however, each case is highly abridged for student-use!Cases include the controversial topics of abortion (Roe v. Wade), gun control (D.C. v. Heller), vaccinations (Jacobson v. Ma
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9th - 12th
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And Justice for ... The Supremes' Greatest Hits (& Misses) 2021
Do you ever wonder what important issues the US Supreme Court decided this year? Well look no further … The project lets students work with 10 actual US Supreme Court (USSC) cases. The primary activity is an appellate court argument on this year’s most interesting case, Mahanoy School District v. B. L., a minor (A high school cheerleader posting a profanity-laced Snapchat). Some of your students will act as lawyers and argue the case, while other students act as justices. You have the option of
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9th - 12th
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$$$ Is Speech – Citizens United v FEC
Four activities that teach students to research, analyze, and discuss issues about campaign fundraising and spending, and how money influences elections. 1) Students become Congress and write campaign finance legislation; 2) They run for president and role-play candidates, speech writers, pollsters, and the media; 3) in Moot Court, students argue the Citizens United case; using the excerpts from the actual US Supreme Courts case opinion; 4) They have a debate on the issues. The PDF Includes sub
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9th - 12th
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And Justice for ... The Supremes' Greatest Hits (2014)
Want your students to speak with confidence and be able to think on their feet? This project is designed to do just that. The project lets students work with 11 actual US Supreme Court (USSC) cases. A primary activity is an appellate court argument on the groundbreaking case, Obergefell v. Hodges (same-sex marriage). Some of your students will act as lawyers and argue the case, while other students act as justices. You have the option of having them portray the actual US Supreme Court Justices.*
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9th - 12th
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D.C. v. Heller (Gun Control) - Abridged Supreme Court case file for students!
Can the government restrict the people’s ability to obtain a handgun license and carry the weapon on their person without violating the 2nd Amendment?Included in this bundle is the D.C. v. Heller case file in its original wording from the Library of Congress, complete with its stipulated facts, Opinion of the Court, Dissenting Opinion, and exhibits!The exception is that this case has been highly abridged, by me, for easy student-use!---As a teacher of high-risk students in an alternative high sc
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7th - 12th
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Plyler v. Doe (Undocumented immigrants) - Abridged Supreme Court case file!
Can state governments legally exclude undocumented immigrants from attending public schools without violating the 14th Amendment?Included in this bundle is the Plyler v. Doe case file in its original wording from the Library of Congress, complete with its stipulated facts, Opinion of the Court, Dissenting Opinion, and exhibits!The exception is that this case has been highly abridged, by me, for easy student-use!---As a teacher of high-risk students in an alternative high school, this case file s
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9th - 12th
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Grutter v. Bollinger (Affirmative action) - Abridged Supreme Court case file!
Can colleges use racial preferences to increase the number of minorities in student admissions without violating the 14th Amendment?Included in this bundle is the Grutter v. Bollinger case file in its original wording from the Library of Congress, complete with its stipulated facts, Opinion of the Court, Dissenting Opinion, and exhibits!The exception is that this case has been highly abridged, by me, for easy student-use!---As a teacher of high-risk students in an alternative high school, this c
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7th - 12th
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Ford v. Wainwright (Death penalty) - Abridged Supreme Court case file!
Does the 8th Amendment and 14th Amendment prohibit the imposition of the death penalty upon the insane?Included in this bundle is the Ford v. Wainwright case file in its original wording from the Library of Congress, complete with its stipulated facts, Opinion of the Court, Dissenting Opinion, and exhibits!The exception is that this case has been highly abridged, by me, for easy student-use!---As a teacher of high-risk students in an alternative high school, this case file series has helped many
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9th - 12th
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Jacobson v. Mass (Vaccines) - Abridged Supreme Court case file for students!
Do mandatory vaccination laws violate the people’s 14th Amendment right to liberty and due process of law?Included in this bundle is the Jacobson v. Massachusetts case file in its original wording from the Library of Congress, complete with its stipulated facts, Opinion of the Court, Dissenting Opinion, and exhibits!The exception is that this case has been highly abridged, by me, for easy student-use!---As a teacher of high-risk students in an alternative high school, this case file series has h
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9th - 12th
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Roe v. Wade (Abortion) - Abridged Supreme Court case file for students!
Does the Constitution recognize a woman's right to terminate her pregnancy by abortion?Included in this bundle is the Roe v. Wade case file in its original wording from the Library of Congress, complete with its stipulated facts, Opinion of the Court, Dissenting Opinion, and exhibits!The exception is that this case has been highly abridged, by me, for easy student-use!---As a teacher of high-risk students in an alternative high school, this case file series has helped many of my students develop
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7th - 12th
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Snyder v. Phelps (Hate speech) - Abridged Supreme Court case file for students!
Does the 1st Amendment protect hateful protesters at military funerals?Included in this bundle is the Snyder v. Phelps case file in its original wording from the Library of Congress, complete with its stipulated facts, Opinion of the Court, Dissenting Opinion, and exhibits!The exception is that this case has been highly abridged, by me, for easy student-use!---As a teacher of high-risk students in an alternative high school, this case file series has helped many of my students develop a passion
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9th - 12th
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