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4th grade criminal justice - law activity pdfs
Courtroom Mock Trial | Reader's Theatre
Teaching 5th and 6th Grade students about the judicial system can be engaging when every child has a role to play in a mock trial. The Trial of Dayan drama script allows students to participate in various courtroom roles as a character is brought to the criminal justice system in a trial, and the “jurors” get to decide upon his verdict.The script has speaking roles for: Court Clerk Judge Prosecutor Defense Lawyer 3 Witnesses Dayan, the defendant 12 Jury Members (who will ad-lib their roles)Ther
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4th - 7th
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Detective and Fingerprint No Prep Activity Packet and Worksheets
This " Detective and Fingerprint No Prep Activity Packet and Worksheets " has 37 pages - no prep required - so the packet is a quick and fun way to teach about detectives and fingerprints with many printable worksheets.There are options with these activities for kids at all levels between Grades 1 and 5. Please note that not all activities in this packet will meet your class' particular levels, but there should be enough variation in the resources from your high flyers to those that are more c
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1st - 5th
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Also included in: Job and Careers Ever-Growing Activity Packet Bundle
Three Little Pigs Mock Trial Activity - Digital - Project-based Learning
Take your civics, government, criminal justice, or bias & perspective learning digital with this mock trial project! Your students will listen to several version of The Three Little Pigs, then put the Third Pig on trial after walking through a series of slides about how a criminal trial looks in the American justice system. Assign some slides or all of them - they are all created for you.This product includes:- teacher pages with directions, the link to copy the Google-compatible presentat
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4th - 6th
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Also included in: Three Little Pigs Mock Trial Project I Print & Digital Learning
Rules Vs. Laws Sorting Activity
This cute and easy product is ideal for teaching about Rules Vs. Laws. It includes a graphic organizer sheet as well as a page that includes various rules and laws. Students cut these out and glue them into the graphic organizer. This product also comes with an answer key for your convenience. Check out my other sorting activities! Wants vs. Needs SortMonuments Vs. Landmarks Sort Freebies & Discounts:Be sure to follow my store on teacherspayteachers.com to stay up to date on all my new produ
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K - 4th
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D.B. Cooper Unsolved Mystery Lesson
Full week lesson on the unsolved mystery of D.B. Cooper. What happened to D. B. Cooper?? This resource presents a non-fiction mystery in which students have to read to understand clues and piece this story together. Your students will talk about this lesson for months after! "D.B. Cooper” was the alias used by a still-unidentified man who, the day before Thanksgiving, 1971, hijacked a commercial airplane and extorted a ransom of $200,000. After receiving the money, Cooper parachuted from the pla
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3rd - 8th
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Mock Trial: The Case of SpongeBob SquarePants Versus Seamart
This is a fun mock trial that involves SpongeBob SquarePants and his friends. SpongeBob is given round pants instead of square pants at Seamart. The students need to read/listen to the facts in the case, and determine how to reach a verdict. The script is great for grades 2-5.This lesson will help students learn how to do evaluative thinking when problem solving and thinking like a judge. They will also learn the judicial system and how a courtroom operates by acting out a fun mock trial. Includ
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2nd - 5th
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Virginia V. John Brown - Mock Trial
"We are two peoples. We are a people for Freedom and a people for slavery. Between the two, conflict is inevitable." Is conflict inevitable? John Brown tested this theory, but was he a Zealot or Terrorist? Was he a Hero or the Villain? Were John Brown's actions just or unjust? Students get to analyze both sides of this famous American abolitionist by putting John Brown on trial for his actions during the raid of Harpers Ferry through this fun Common Core activity. Students will analyze prima
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4th - 12th
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Mock Literary Trial Elementary/ Civcs/ Cardigan Jones/ Criminal Justice
This trial is based off of the book , The Trial of Cardigan Jones, by Tim Egan. It is a mock literary trial where students take roles of the character from the book and decide if the main character is innocent or guilty. The kids get dressed up and have an absolute blast! I have tied this activity into lessons about inferencing, character, and bias. It is made with fourth graders in mind, but a group of high level third graders can pull this off too.
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3rd - 5th
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Reconstruction Amendments Cut and Paste Foldable
This is a cut and paste foldable for a Social Studies interactive notebook. Students will cut out the correct action for each amendment and glue it under the correct number. Students can draw a picture to represent each amendment.
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4th - 8th
Judicial Review Activity - Interpreting a Student "Constitution"
Students will be given 3 scenarios involving a decision that was made by a school (Executive Branch) or teacher (Legislative Branch). An example would be a student coming to school with a mohawk and the school deciding to send them home. The students will then pretend to be the Supreme Court and interpret an excerpt from a Student Handbook (Constitution) that connects with the scenario; for example, a Dress Code Policy. They will discuss and decide based on the Handbook whether the decision was
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4th - 12th
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Ruth Bader Ginsburg I Dissent READ ALOUD STEM™ Activity
Integrate STEM in your classroom during Women's History Month with Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Scales of Justice STEM Activity!The Ruth Bader Ginsburg STEM Challenge is a fun and unique way to engage your students during Women's History Month. Teach students that anyone can be a successful positive influence regardless of gender. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has been a champion of women's rights for decades in the United States Court System.Students begin the activity
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K - 5th
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K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
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Also included in: Women's History Month READ ALOUD STEM™ Activities BUNDLE #1
Year 4 ACARA Civics and Citizenship 8 Page Work Booklet
This work booklet will help you cover much of the content in the Australian Curriculum for Year 4 Civics and Citizenship!The booklet has 8 pages and covers the following descriptors:The role of local government and the decisions it makes on behalf of the community (ACHASSK091)The differences between ‘rules’ and ‘laws’, why laws are important and how they affect the lives of people, including experiences of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples (ACHASSK092)*Can be purchased in bundle: htt
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3rd - 6th
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COURT IS NOW IN SESSION A Mock Courtroom Play
This is a Mock Courtroom play to allow students to learn and understand, how it runs and operates, and to learn and understand the key roles of the main persons in a courtroom.My sister: Most people have that special sibling that they closely bond with. Of my three sisters, Linda Marie Smalley was the one I bonded with. She passed in 2009 of complications of a surgery. She wrote this play for me a year before she died.History: When I did this with my students, I called the local paper and invit
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3rd - 6th
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Detective: Morse Code & Situational Awareness Foldable One Page Book
Students will love interacting with this foldable 1 page booklet. They decipher their names in Morse Code and hone their situational awareness skills as they recall specific details from their day. What it is: A simple, one page, easy to fold booklet with new detective themed activities on each page. This resource is a one page paper that folds into a 1/4 size sheet of paper creating a small booklet for your detectives to complete. Use along with the included Morse code print out that can be use
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1st - 4th
Rules, Rights and Responsibilities (Grades 4-6) by Teaching Ink
Children are not always aware of the fact that with rights come responsibilities. This book will help them understand the relationship between the two. Responsibilities at home, in school and in the community are taught in this book. The purpose of this book is to provide materials that can be used by the teacher to make children aware of the working of the Juvenile Court System. The materials are generic in nature and not specific to any one state. The materials will provide practical experienc
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4th - 6th
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Fingerprinting Activities – Reading Passages, Patterns, Recording & Matching
Kids learn about fingerprinting and analyze their own! This set of resources includes reading passages, comprehension questions, an introduction to patterns, a page for recording kids’ fingerprints, and a matching game. Open the preview to take a closer look at the activities. What’s Included:Reading Passages and Comprehension Questions – Kids read about the history of fingerprints and how they are analyzed today. A response sheet and answers are also included.Identifying Worksheet – They learn
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3rd - 5th
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Wild West: Make Your Own Wanted Poster
Students will read and answer questions about outlaws and how important Wanted Posters were to the lawmen in the Wild West. This product does not give specific information about individuals, but gives a list of names so they can do some computer research and then create their own Wanted Poster. There is a Wanted Poster rubric, and hand-outs for students to use to make their poster including several different pictures of real life outlaws from the 1800s. Fun Stuff!
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in: 1849 Gold Rush and Wild West Wanted Poster Bundle: Fun Stuff!
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: Social Justice BUNDLE - Upper Elementary (Grades 4-7)
Palestine Collaborative Poster,Middle East History Israel & Palestine art lesson
Palestine Collaborative Poster,Middle East History Israel & Palestine art lessonThe collaborative aspect of this poster makes a big impact without really having to say anything. Every single piece of the poster matters, just as every child in the class matters. Your students will walk by and say "I did that piece!" each time they see the poster. They take great pride in being part of this art project.Differentiation is built into the design of this poster. Some pages have more to color than
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PreK - 12th
Invisible Ink Classroom Activities – Three Projects for Secret Messages
Kids try three kinds of invisible ink: white crayon, baking soda, and indentation. These activities are easy-to-use, budget-friendly, and proven to work well in third, fourth, or fifth grade classrooms. You can use these them as a part of a detective room transformation, with your mystery genre study, or just for fun! Open the preview to take a closer look at the secret messages project.What’s Included:Teacher directions“Types of Invisible Ink” reading passage“History of Invisible Ink” reading p
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3rd - 5th
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The Justice System Board Game
Board Game / Game CenterColorful and CoolCONNELL GAMES provide teachers with a means to supplement existing resources, enhance student interest, and reinforce key educational concepts. Students learn and teachers monitor.This game can be used as a student center or as a game day activityCONTENTSGame Board: Prints for 8 x 11Question Cards / Adaptable for other types of questionsNumber Cube Cutout: Dice are easy substitutions and can be found in game section of department storesPawn Cutouts: My fa
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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An Equal Shot | Title IX Changed America | Literacy Comprehension Activities
This product contains activities based on An Equal Shot: How the Law Title IX Changed America by Helaine Becker. The first activity has students answer WH comprehension questions. The second activity has students analyze how things changed before and after Title IX was passed. Finally, students will decide the four most important words used in the law.A great book and activity with an easy to follow guide to make sub plans easy.The students will have to:*read An Equal Shot: How the Law Title IX
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3rd - 6th
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Elementary/Middle School 3 Branches of Government Worksheet/Simple Study Guide
Help students learn the basics about our 3 branches of government with this simple study guide and cut and paste activity!Products Like This:Elementary/Middle School Social Studies Memorial Day Activities Worksheets
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3rd - 8th
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3 Branches Of Government Interactive Quiz *Distance Learning*
This resource is designed to quiz the kiddos about their knowledge about the 3 branches of government and what they do. Students will review in which branch the president, senators, and supreme court reside. They will review a lot of the information that is in my 3 branches of government resource. This quiz is perfect to be matched up with my 3 Branches of Government worksheets or can be used stand alone. These BOOM™ cards are interactive and fun to use. Check the PREVIEW to see how to play.The
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in: Three Branches of Government KNOW ALL BUNDLE
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