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St. Patrick's Day criminal justice - law resources 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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MOCK TRIAL! - The Guide, Rubrics, and Handouts to the Ultimate Project
Would you like to see your students rise to the highest of expectations? Watch your students transform into lawyers pushing the envelope of persuasion, witnesses carefully building a case, or judge/jury to conduct it fairly and appropriately. Do you want to have some of the most fun in your teaching life? Then purchase this Word document - easily my most downloaded and highly rated product - and customize it for your students and the trial of your choice. There are role descriptions and customiz
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Criminal Justice I Full Curriculum - with exams - Everything you need!!!!
This is my full curriculum for Criminal Justice I. ** Now updated with exams** It includes 34 PowerPoints 33 Guided Notes, 4 full unit activities. 4 unit exams and a final exam. There are 4 units included, Introduction to Criminal Justice Unit, Policing Unit, Courts Unit, and the Corrections Unit. The following lessons are included:Introduction Unit:What is Criminal Justice? PPT and Guided Notes,What is a Crime? PPT and Guided Notes,The Criminal Justice Process PPT and Guided Notes,Due Process A
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
Just Mercy Test
“Mercy is just when it is rooted in hopefulness and freely given. Mercy is most empowering, liberating, and transformative when it is directed at the undeserving. The people who haven’t earned it, who haven’t even sought it, are the most meaningful recipients of our compassion.” Bryan StevensonOne of the most inspiring, impactful, and empowering books of the last several years, Just Mercy recounts the story of lawyer and civil rights activist Bryan Stevenson, his non-profit organization, The Equ
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9th - 12th
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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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Constitutional Amendments 11/27 Assessment Test Quiz Worksheet Review
Constitutional Amendments 11/27 Assessment Test Quiz - Students must fill in the blanks with information found in each amendment. Copy of Constitution would make it an open book assessment. Can also be used as a review or worksheet
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8th - 10th
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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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Bill of Rights Quiz or Test Assessment - Application and Vocabulary
Bill of Rights Quiz or Test Assessment - Scantron ready - Application and Vocabulary
yes or no questions asking if rights were violated in given situations and matching vocabulary questions
kids names can be used in situations
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8th - 10th
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Info Reading Text - Freedom of Speech: Hate Speech (no prep/sub plans)
This article summarizes the history of "hate speech" what it is, what it protects, what is not protected, and court cases that helped to define this. This is a great way to introduce or review this topic! Makes for a great substitute teaching plan, homework, or in small group activity! All information comes from legaldictionary.net. MS Word doc for easy editing.
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: Info Reading Text - Freedom of Speech Bundle (no prep/sub plans)
Info Reading Text - Crime and Psychology: 8 Notorious Serial Killers in History
Click here for "Author's Purpose" additional activityThis is an informational reading article about 8 of history's most notorious serial killers. Includes information on Harold Shipman, Belle Gunness, Ed Gein, John Wayne Gacy, Jeffrey Dahmer, Ted Bundy, Jack the Ripper, and H.H. Holmes. To make this assignment even more engaging, download my assignment "Author's Purpose". https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Authors-Purpose-Reading-Supplemental-Activ
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Crime and Forensics: Serial Killer Bundle
Crime and Law (C): Courtroom Roles and Terms (Vocabulary)
Are you teaching your English/ESL/ESL students about crime and courts? If so, then use this thorough reading and vocabulary worksheet to teach or reinforce their knowledge of terms such as attorney, judge, witness, testimony, objection, and etc.
(Answer key included)
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Not Grade Specific
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Differences Between Civil and Criminal Law Worksheet Comparison
Students a description of the differences between civil and criminal law and then fill in a chart to compare the two. Fix the sentence questions included as well.
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8th - 12th
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Criminal Process Worksheet - arrest, booking, indictment, arraignment, trial
Criminal Process Worksheet -arrest, booking, indictment, arraignment, trial
Terms and description of what happens in each step.
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8th - 12th
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Street Law Reading Guides
The Street Law Reading Guides were created to supplement the 8th edition of the Street Law textbook, published by Glencoe and Street Law, Inc. The guided worksheets help students process the key information in each chapter of the textbook. A series of questions has been created to supplement the key chapters in the textbook (1-2, 5-16, 18-20, 23-24, 26, 29, 31-32, 34, 39, 42) and introduce students to the key content from each of the 6 units of the textbook (1- Introduction to the Legal System,
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9th - 12th
Info Reading Text - Crime: OJ Simpson is Acquitted (no prep/sub plans)
An informational text article about the dramatic arrest, trial, and acquittal of OJ Simpson in the double murder case. The information is from history.com, the questions are mine. A great supplement, fill in activity, substitute teaching plan, or extra credit. Can also be used as a web quest using the history.com website. MS Word doc for easy editing.
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8th - 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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Courtroom Appearance and Trial Timeline Worksheet - criminal law
Courtroom Appearance and Trial Timeline Worksheet - criminal lawWho sits where in court? How does a trial progress?Preparation for a mock trialKey included
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8th - 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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HIPAA Webquest
This Webquest asks students to analyze the various components of HIPAA while participating in interactive discussions with their classmates.Directions: This activity requires students to work in groups of four. Assign each person in the group a number (1-4) which will indicate their assigned research component. After giving them time to research, have each member in the group present their findings to one another.The end of the activity asks them to extend their knowledge by answering questions
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9th - 12th
Also included in: Medical Law & Ethics Bundle
"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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Create Your Own Prison Student Project
This is the "create your own prison" group project that I use in my classroom at the end of the corrections unit. It includes everything that the students will need to prepare for the prison project. It includes a grading breakdown, planning sections for students to plan the different aspects of their prison (design, daily schedule for inmates, inmate uniforms, rules violation procedures, inmate visitation procedures, work, school, and treatment procedures, etc). Also included is a group evaluat
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
Also included in: Corrections Unit Bundle
Irish Potato Famine Webquest: Impact and Immigration
Students will learn about the causes and impact of the Irish Potato Famine. The Irish Potato Famine Webquest uses an engaging website that allows students to throughly understand the Irish Potato Famine.Click here to view the website.The webquest contains 50 questions and is a great way for students to learn more about the following topics: • Why the potato was so important in Ireland• The potato blight• Daily life during the Potato Famine• Workhouses• Emigration An answer sheet is included for
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: Irish Potato Famine and Immigration Lesson Plan Collection
Crime and Forensics - 4th Amendment: If Google can have your data, can police?
An informational text article about the 4th Amendment and an individual's right to privacy in the digital age. Also included is information about retrieving information from crime scenes. The information is from aetv.com, the questions are mine. A great supplement, fill in, sub plan or discussion starter! MS Word doc for easy editing.
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: Crime, Forensics and Psychology Bundle #1 (no prep/sub plans)
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