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8th grade criminal justice - law activities 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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Scooby Doo - Clue Analysis and Video Guide for Criminal Justice Students
Scooby Doo - Clue Analysis and Video Guide for Criminal Justice Students.Track evidence, sketch the villain, build an evidence board and determine who done it!Law & Public Safety students love it!Episodes can be found for free on Youtube.
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5th - 12th
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2nd Amendment / Gun Control Analysis
This engaging packet provides students with the opportunity to analyze various types of political information related to the Second Amendment. Through analyzing charts, graphs, infographics, political cartoons, and text descriptions of political party stances, students will gain a deeper understanding of the complexities surrounding the topic. Key features include:Analysis of various types of political information related to the Second AmendmentDiscussion questions that promote critical thinking
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7th - 12th
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Classroom Historical Mock Trial - R. v. Louis Riel (1885)
The original trial of Louis Riel in 1885 is arguably one of the most famous trials in Canadian History. The trial, which took place in July of 1885, lasted only five days and resulted in a guilty verdict. Riel was subsequently executed by hanging, and outcome which has had a lasting impact on French-English relations in Canada.In this activity students will recreate the trial of Louis Riel and learn about the events of both the Nortwest Rebellion (1885) and, to a lesser extent, the Red River Reb
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8th - 11th
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United States Constitution: Mock Congress: How A Bill Becomes A Law
I use this mock Congress after The How A Bill Becomes A Law PowerPoint found in my TPT store and before The How A Bill Becomes A Law quiz found in my TPT store. This is a fun activity for students because students come up with their own idea for a law and they are actively engaged in every step of the process for how a bill becomes a law.
Included in this download:
1. Teacher Directions
2. Student directions
3. Handout for students to fill out when they write their bills.
4. Handout for
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5th - 12th
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Preamble Test
This is a fill in the blank test or quiz over the Preamble to the Constitution. It has 15 blanks and a word bank for students to select from.
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6th - 12th
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Quote Analysis Activity: Gun Control
This product includes a list of 18 quotes from various sources on the issue of gun control. Teacher instructions on how to conduct the activity are included. Perfect prereading activity for researching a debate on the Second Amendment and targets Common Core Anchor Standard 8:
Delineate and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, including the validity of the reasoning as well as the relevance and sufficiency of the evidence.
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6th - 12th
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War on Drugs and Mass Incarceration
Students learn all about America's "War on Drugs" and the mass incarceration of people of color while reading this modified interview of Michelle Alexander, the author and activist leading the charge to educate and reform. Here students read 10 questions and Alexander's 10 responses. As they read, they answer the same interview questions on a different worksheet, but in their own words, in an attempt to synthesize the concepts and prove their comprehension. Afterwards, I have students meet in pa
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8th - 12th
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Human Trafficking Assignment
This assignment poses the "Big Question" of what is the worst form of human trafficking in the world. Assignment is perfect to engage students in slavery, trafficking, child labor, bonded labor, child soldiers, organ trafficking and other human trafficking violations in the world.
Students are challenged to research, develop and persuade their teacher, a United Nations Human Rights Council Representative, to address their plan to stop their form of trafficking. Self Organized Learning Enviro
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7th - 12th
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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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Children and Family Law | Child Custody and Foster Care Infographics
Students assess certain child custody situations and decide which parent will be the custodial parent, which will be the noncustodial parent, or if the situation warrants joint custody. Next, they analyze infographics and data about the foster care system. This includes data on children who age out of the foster care system, the amount of money given to the foster families, and general information about the foster care system. Includes 6 infographics to analyze.In this activity, students will en
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8th - 12th
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Lab--Banana Autopsy (SFS5a, SFS5b)
This Banana Autopsy is a great hands-on activity to get your Forensic Science students to understand the basic processes of an autopsy. You prepare the banana victims, they try to figure out the manner and cause of death. Students will follow the simple procedure, answer analysis questions, and prepare a Pathology Report on the victim.I recommend working in pairs for this lab. You need about 60 min.What you need for the lab: bananas, paper plates, plastic knives, forceps, needles & thread
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6th - 12th
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Forensic Hair Analysis Activity Sheet/Lab
This is an in-depth worksheet/lab activity that includes identifying types of hair and matching hairs to other hairs.
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6th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Forensic Hair Analysis Lesson/Lab
US History: Nathan Hale and the Culper Spy Ring
EDITABLE reading comprehension packet on American military spy Nathan Hale and the civilian Culper Spy ring that was put in place after his execution by the British in 1776. Packet includes key information, pictures for visual learners, and reading comprehension questions with space to answer them right on the page.
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7th - 12th
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Amendments 11-27 Project worksheet - one page photo / info summary
Amendments 11-27 Project - one page photo / info summary
Students are assigned one amendment to create a one page flyer on to present to their classmates
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8th - 12th
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Civil Rights: The Emmett Till Murder
EDITABLE reading comprehension packet on the murder of Chicago youth Emmett Till and the impact that it had on the development of the Civil Rights Movement in the late 1950s. Packet includes key information, pictures for visual learners, and reading comprehension questions with space to answer them right on the page.
Grades:
7th - 11th
Just Mercy Movie - Watch-along Viewing Questions Worksheet with answers
This is a set of viewing questions (44) for use while watching the movie. The aim is to keep students focused and to draw their attention to important details in the plot.The questions are in chronological order, and are paced so that students should be able to answer while viewing the film. There are 44 questions. It's a five page worksheet for students to complete. The 3 page answer key is also included. It's a Word document, so editable to suit your class.The preview file contains the first
Grades:
8th - 12th
Also included in:Â Just Mercy Movie - Resources Bundle
MOCK TRIAL: STUDENTS PROTESTING AT SCHOOL: FIRST AMENDMENT ISSUE
This is a guided mock trial that looks at the right to protest based on the first Amendment of the Constitution. The basic story of this mock trial deals with the principal trying to suspend students after protesting at the end of the school day.
This packet of 12 pages has everything you need to hold a successful mock trial.
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6th - 10th
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Also included in:Â Mock Trials The Big Bundle! 10 Mock Trials.
Steps before the criminal trial
This is a packet that allows students to act as a defense attorney and walk a client through each stage of the the pretrial process. Students will answer questions as they read through the information.
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7th - 12th
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Serial Podcast: Episodes 1-6 Materials.
These materials follow the newly popular Serial Podcast. There are 35 pages in total and include the following.
-Pre-Podcast assignment
-Worksheet/questions to follow each of the first six episodes of Serial
-Primary Document analysis activities
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8th - 12th, Higher Education
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Just Mercy Movie - Resources Bundle
A bundle of active learning tasks and puzzles for use with the 2019 movie.The resources included are• Watch along Viewing Questions. An activity which keeps students focused while viewing the film. 50 questions.• Review Crossword Puzzle. A good activity with which to finish your viewing of the film. • Detailed Viewing Questions. Use these to get students to delve deep into the story. 81 questions.• Vocabulary Crossword Puzzle. Use to ensure students are familiar with important words relevant
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8th - 12th
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Yertle The Turtle Mock Trial
Students will read the story 'Yertle the Turtle' and then participate in this mock trial for their Social Studies class. Each student will be provided with a part (can accommodate entire classes as many students will be assigned to the jury) and a script to read from. Practicing parts is recommended for the trial to run smoothly.
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4th - 12th
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Create a Law Project worksheet - Legislation, Legislative Branch, Congress
Students create their own law and write a one page paper addressing 5 components of their law as well as crate a visual to go along with it.
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8th - 12th, Higher Education
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Street Law Chapter 9/10 Crimes against Person, Property
Allow your students to teach! (flipped classroom) There are so many crimes listed in the Street Law book for Chapters 9 and 10. This project is broken down, so the students can work independently or in a group without much guidance. I give them 2 days in class and present on the 3rd day. This includes: Project choice list and notes handouts for presentation day.
Grades:
6th - 12th
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