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7th grade criminal justice - law lessons for Microsoft Word
Frederick Douglass Primary Source Worksheet: Escape From Slavery
This worksheet allows students to use a primary source document to learn about Frederick Douglass and his escape from slavery. I use this worksheet to help students better understand slavery and the early life of Frederick Douglass.This activity is very easy to use. All you have to do is print off the primary source from the following website for classroom use or direct students to the website to answer the worksheet questions:http://www.eyewitnesstohistory.com/fdoug.htmClick here to visit the w
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5th - 12th
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Info Reading Text - Jury Duty: Juries (no prep/sub plans)
Do you need an assignment to give while you are out on jury duty, or a supplement to teach about juries? This reading is perfect! This is a short article about the role of juries in a criminal court case. A great way to introduce the subject. The reading comes from a really great website, americanbar.org. The information presented is theirs, I made up the questions. This can be done as a web quest assignment using the site. Perfect as a supplement, or if you don't have a textbook! Also great as
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6th - 12th
Also included in: Info Reading Text - Jury Duty Bundle (no prep/sub plans)
Info Reading Text - Jury Duty: Criminal Trials (no prep/sub plans)
Do you need an assignment to give while you are out on jury duty, or a supplement to teach about juries? This reading is perfect! This is a short article about how criminal court trials are conducted, focusing on the rights of criminals. A great way to introduce the subject. The reading comes from a really great website, criminalfindlaw.com. The information presented is theirs, I made up the questions. This can be done as a web quest assignment using the site. Perfect as a supplement, or if you
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6th - 12th
Also included in: Info Reading Text - Jury Duty Bundle (no prep/sub plans)
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
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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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Trial by Jury Four Minutes Video Worksheet
This video worksheet allows students learn about the process of trial by jury. The video clip is only four minutes long, but it is packed full of information that will keep your students engaged.This video worksheet works great as a “Do Now Activity” or as a complement to any lecture or lesson plan on government or criminal justice. The worksheet helps students understand how rare jury trials are in the United States. The video is great for visual learners and helps break up class time so studen
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6th - 12th
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Great Depression 1930s Primary Source Worksheet: Bonnie and Clyde
This worksheet allows students to use a primary source document to learn about Bonnie and Clyde and their murderous rampage during the 1930s.
This activity is very easy to use. All you have to do is print off the primary source from the following website for classroom use or direct students to the website to answer the worksheet questions.
http://www.eyewitnesstohistory.com/bonnieandclyde.htm
Click here to view the website.
The primary source document is labeled (Shoot-out with Bonnie and Cly
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5th - 12th
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California Gold Rush Primary Source Worksheet: Vigilante Justice, 1851
This worksheet allows students to use a primary source document to learn about lawlessness and justice in California mining towns in the 1850s.This activity is very easy to use. All you have to do is print off the primary source from the following website for classroom use or direct students to the website to answer the worksheet questions.http://www.eyewitnesstohistory.com/vigilante.htmClick here to view the website.The primary source document is labeled (Vigilante Justice, 1851). Students read
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5th - 12th
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Also included in: Mining History Lesson Plan Collection
Info Reading Text - Jury Duty: How are Jurors Selected (no prep/sub plans)
Do you need an assignment to give while you are out on jury duty, or a supplement to teach about juries? This reading is perfect! This is a short article about the jury selection process. A great way to introduce the subject. The reading comes from a really great website, criminal.findlaw.com, under their criminal procedure tab. The information presented is theirs, I made up the questions. This can be done as a web quest assignment using the site. Perfect as a supplement, or if you don't have
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: Info Reading Text - Jury Duty Bundle (no prep/sub plans)
Prohibition 1927 Primary Source Worksheet
This worksheet allows students to use a primary source document to learn about prohibition in the 1920s.This activity is very easy to use. All you have to do is print off the primary source from the following website for classroom use or direct students to the website to answer the worksheet questions.I would like to thank Illumismart for the wonderful clip art!http://www.eyewitnesstohistory.com/prohibition.htmC
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: United States History Primary Source Worksheet Bundle
This Day in History - September 10: First drunk driving arrest (no prep/sub plan
Click here for "Author's Purpose" additional activityThis is an informational reading article about the first drunk driving arrest made. To make this assignment even more engaging, download my assignment "Author's Purpose". https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Authors-Purpose-Reading-Supplemental-Activity-no-prep-4198661 This is a perfect assignment to use as a "Bell Ringer" or "5 Minute Reading/Writing" type of activity. It als
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7th - 12th
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How Cases Get to the Supreme Court in Five Minutes Video Worksheet
This video worksheet allows students learn about how cases make it to the Supreme Court. The video clip is only five minutes long, but it is packed full of information that will keep your students engaged.This video worksheet works great as a “Do Now Activity” or as a complement to any lecture or lesson plan on government. The worksheet helps students understand how the judicial branch works. The video is great for visual learners and helps break up class time so students are more focused throug
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7th - 12th
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Info Reading Text - Burr slays Hamilton in a duel (no prep/sub plans)
An informational text article about the conflict between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr, which eventually lead to a duel that killed Hamilton. The information is from history.com, the questions are mine. A great supplement, fill in, or substitute teaching plan anytime! MS Word doc for easy editing.
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6th - 12th
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Info Reading Text - Weird History: 7 Torture Devices, Real and Mythical
An informational text article about 7 Famous Torture Devices, focusing on the evidence about their actual existence, use, purpose, and more! A great supplement, fill in, extra credit, or substitute teaching plan for any subject. The information is from the History Channel's website, the questions are mine. Can also be used as a web quest using the history.com website. MS Word doc for easy editing.
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7th - 12th
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This Day in History - March 21: Alcatraz closes (no prep/sub plan)
This is an informational reading article about the closing of the infamous Alcatraz prison. This is a perfect assignment to use as a "Bell Ringer" or "5 Minute Reading/Writing" type of activity. It also works well as a substitute teaching assignment or extra credit. The information is from the History Channel's website, the questions are mine. Can also be used as a web quest using the history.com website. MS Word doc for easy editing.
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6th - 12th
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Miller's Crossing (1990) Movie Viewing Guide: Summary/Vocabulary/Questions
"Miller's Crossing" is a 1990 neo-noir crime film directed by Joel and Ethan Coen. Set in the 1920s during Prohibition, the film follows Tom Reagan, a trusted advisor to Irish mob boss Leo O'Bannon, as he navigates a complex web of deceit, betrayal, and shifting alliances in a city where loyalty is a commodity. When tensions arise between rival gangs and political interests, Tom finds himself caught in the middle, forced to make difficult choices to survive. As the plot unfolds, themes of loyalt
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: High School Social Science: Coen Brother's Movies Viewing Guide BUNDLE
AP Government 1.9: Federalism in Action Lecture Notes
Using these lecture notes can greatly assist a teacher in preparing their students for success on the AP Government and Politics exam by providing a comprehensive understanding of federalism in action and its implications for policymaking. Here's how:1. Addressing Key Concepts:Comprehensive Coverage: The lecture notes cover essential topics such as the distribution of powers, environmental policymaking, branches of government roles, and conflicts between branches. This ensures that students have
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: AP Government and Politics Unit One Lecture Bundle: Topics 1.1-1.9
AP Government Lecture Notes 1.6: Principles of American Government
How a Teacher Could Use These Lecture Notes in InstructionLesson PlanningStructure the Lesson:Introduction: Start with the essential question to guide the lesson's focus.Background: Provide context on the Framers' intentions and the foundation of the principles of separation of powers and checks and balances.Main Content: Discuss the three branches of government, key concepts, and mechanisms of checks and balances.Federalist and Anti-Federalist Views: Present excerpts from Federalist Paper No. 5
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: AP Government and Politics Unit One Lecture Bundle: Topics 1.1-1.9
Lecture Notes 1.5: Ratification of the Constitution AP Government and Politics
How a Teacher Could Use These Lecture Notes in Instruction Lesson Lesson PlanningStructure the Lesson:Introduction: Start with the essential question to guide the lesson's focus.Background: Provide context on the Constitutional Convention and differing plans.Main Content: Discuss the key compromises and the ratification process.Modern Relevance: Connect historical debates to modern constitutional issues.Conclusion: Summarize the key points and revisit the essential question.Detailed Lesson Plan:
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: AP Government and Politics Unit One Lecture Bundle: Topics 1.1-1.9
Forensics Class Clue
During a school reunion a scream is heard from one of the classrooms. It's 8:30 pm. A few minutes later the dead body of Miss Eliza McGowan, a cranky old English teacher, is found. She has been hit on the head. Also found, were a number of items that may lead us to the killer: a book written by one of her ex-students, Simon Donnelly, a photograph of one of her fellow teachers, a young man that goes by the name Saul Sheen, and a handkerchief with the initials I.W. At the moment these are the thre
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7th - 12th
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Killing Kennedy (2013) Documentary Viewing Guide: Summary/Vocabulary/Questions
"Killing Kennedy," a 2013 television film produced by National Geographic, is an adaptation of the book by Bill O'Reilly and Martin Dugard. The film primarily focuses on the events leading up to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy in 1963. It intertwines the stories of Kennedy and his assassin, Lee Harvey Oswald.The narrative provides insights into Kennedy's presidency, the Cuban Missile Crisis, and his relationship with First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy. Concurrently, it explores Oswald'
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: J.F.K. Assassination Movies/Documentaries Viewing Guide BUNDLE
Info Reading Text - Weird History: 7 Torture Devices, Real and Mythical Digital
An informational text article, or digital web quest, about 7 Famous Torture Devices, focusing on the evidence about their actual existence, use, purpose, and more! A great supplement, fill in, extra credit, or substitute teaching plan for any subject. The information is from the History Channel's website, the questions are mine. Can also be used as a web quest using the history.com website. MS Word doc for easy editing.
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7th - 12th
The Highwaymen (2019) Movie Viewing Guide: Summary/Vocabulary/Questions with KEY
"The Highwaymen" is a 2019 crime drama film directed by John Lee Hancock. The movie tells the story of the hunt for notorious criminals Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow during the Great Depression era in the United States. The film focuses on the perspective of two former Texas Rangers, Frank Hamer (played by Kevin Costner) and Maney Gault (played by Woody Harrelson), who are commissioned to track down and capture or kill Bonnie and Clyde. Despite their old age and the challenges of tracking down
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: United States History Prohibition Movies/Documentaries Guide BUNDLE
Goin' On a Norm Hunt! Sociology Activity
Get your Sociology students UP and MOVING with this fun, interactive lesson plan to go along with your "norms" and "deviance" lectures! Step-by-step instructionsFull list of scenario optionsClassroom application to real lifeExit ticket includedYour students will be seeing the different types of norms all around them for days after this eye-opening activity!
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7th - 12th
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