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Criminal justice - law cultural activity pdfs
Film Guide for Philadelphia (1993) Dir. Jonathan Demme Starring Tom Hanks
This is a 15-page film guide for the study of the film Philadelphia (1993), which was directed by Jonathan Demme and stars Tom Hanks and Denzel Washington.
This powerful and significant film may be viewed in an International Baccalaureate film course, a social studies course, a health class, or an English class. It challenges viewers to reflect upon and discuss important issues involving human rights, social justice, and knowledge/ignorance.
This guide includes the following items:
(1) Intro
Grades:
9th - 12th
Tom Sawyer: Muff Potter trial re-enactment
Thorough guidelines and worksheets for an extended role-play activity in which students will attempt to give Muff Potter a fair trial following proper courtroom procedure.
The activity takes about four days, and should be conducted before students read Chapter 24 of Tom Sawyer, which covers the trial that Muff Potter has in St. Petersburg.
All members of the class will have a role in the activity. Students will learn about the jury trials and will also gain further understanding of and appreci
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Grades:
8th - 12th
Immigration - Writing Prompts (Mexico)
23 printable or digital pages of writing prompts on immigration: Building a wall at the border, The purpose of border barriers, Why people migrate to the US, The dangers of crossing the border illegally (river, desert, bridge, etc), Rules about borders, How to enter the US legally, Deporting undocumented immigrants, National Guard soldier duties, US Customs and Border Protection agents duties, Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents duties, Being kind (Emma Lazarus poem), Breaking the law, Me
Grades:
7th - 12th
Documentary Notes: 13th by Ava Duvernay
Hello! I have taught Ethnic Studies classes for the past few years and I find showing the documentary 13th on Netflix to be an amazing addition to a unit focusing on African American studies, or just a way to show the class the reality that we all live in post-slavery. These notes will allow you to make sure that students are following along with the film and it also gives them space to reflect on the ideas presented in the film. This documentary will lead to very rich discussions in the class a
Grades:
8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Social Justice TED Talk, "America's forgotten working class" Worksheet /Activity
Looking for a way to make your students' engagement with the powerful TedTalk "America's forgotten working class" even deeper? Our exclusive worksheet is the perfect complement to this must-watch social justice talk.Designed for the classroom, our 2-page worksheet includes ample space for students to take notes and a series of 7 thought-provoking discussion questions to inspire deeper reflection and conversation. These questions are designed to help students better understand the talk and reflec
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Social Justice TED Talk, "Racism has a cost for everyone" Worksheet / Activity
Looking for a way to make your students' engagement with the powerful TedTalk "Racism has a cost for everyone" even deeper? Our exclusive worksheet is the perfect complement to this must-watch social justice talk.Designed for the classroom, our 2-page worksheet includes ample space for students to take notes and a series of 7 thought-provoking discussion questions to inspire deeper reflection and conversation. These questions are designed to help students better understand the talk and reflect o
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Forensics Identity Reveal
Use this activity as a community builder on your first day of Forensic Science Class! Students can write small pieces of information about themselves in the whorls of a fingerprint template or cut out letters and make a ransom-note style list of interesting facts about themselves. Then, classmates can guess which fingerprint or note belongs to which classmate!
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9th - 12th, Adult Education
Black History: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Objective: Identify three movements attributed to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.Activity: Create a 3D pyramid about Dr. King, Jr. Once the pyramid is created, research his life at the King Center. This activity is designed to start a class discussion about Dr. King, Jr., his nonviolent approach to civil rights, and will give each student in class a momento of the day. Be sure to bring attention to the fact that Dr. King is the only person in American history to have a special day named after hi
Grades:
5th - 9th
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SOCIAL STUDIES/HISTORY WRITING RESEARCH PROMPT: HALLOWEEN: WITCHES
THIS IS A GOOD TIME TO STUDY WHAT HAPPENED AT THE SALEM WITCH TRIALS. STUDENTS CAN SHARE DIFFERENT POINTS OF VIEW. THIS IS GOOD FOR A MOCK TRIAL CLUB!
Grades:
6th - 12th, Adult Education, Staff
Domestic Violence Infographic
A4 formatted Infographic on Domestic Violence statistics and the Cycle of Violence as described in Lenore Walker's book The Battered Woman. This infographic is designed to help assist classroom teachers giving lessons about domestic violence during Domestic Violence Month.
NOTE: This infographis cites Texas Family Code and the Texas Attorney General's Office
Grades:
6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
George Floyd Biography - Black Lives Matter Nonfiction Text
For more Black Lives Matter classroom material --> View Black Lives Matter Information Reading Unit: Biography + Discussion & ActivitiesFor more Social Justice classroom material --> View Social Justice Nonfiction Reading Ebook & Worksheets - Mega BundleFor more Social Emotional Learning classroom material --> View Social Emotional Learning BUNDLE - Discussion , eBook, 30-day Challenge Packet
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4th - 12th, Adult Education
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Genocide Political Cartoons
Here is another way for students to examine and learn about Genocide. This contains four pages, each page shows two cartoons and questions for each cartoon. Questions are from the National Archives.
Grades:
9th - 12th
March on Washington - Criminal Justice Periodical and Worksheet with Accomm
"Justice" is a periodical, or publication, that issues criminal justice, civic, and government related articles periodically throughout the school year. For purposes of classroom use, the periodicals provided by Crenshaw Criminal Justice Learning Tools, covers events and information more quickly and concisely than books or magazines and facilitates awesome classroom discussion. The article provided is titled "March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom" with the "I Have A Dream" speech included and
Grades:
6th - 12th
S.O.P.S.: SURVEY OF POLICE SERVICE
S.O.P.S.: Survey Of Police Service Dear Colleagues:Continuous press reports indicate that Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs) ought to communicate and behave with infinitely more respect, not dis-respect, toward Black people in the communities served by LEAs. The old adage goes, “When you give respect, you get respect.” Many law enforcement departments show insignias, on their department cars, bearing the maxim, To Serve and Protect. The maxim does not say
Grades:
4th - 12th, Higher Education, Staff
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NGSS:
K-ESS3-2
, K-ESS3-3
RACISM Lesson: A to Z Reference Sheet
This reference list serves as an essential conversation point if teachers want to delve deeply into matters of racism and think of ways to counteract racism. Now is more important then ever to have courageous conversations with students around how racism is not simply a belief but matters of structural, environmental, economic, political, environmental oppression on multiple levels. This list will help teachers guide students not only in talking about racism and its facets but also in talking ab
Grades:
9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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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
Grades:
7th - 12th
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SOCIAL STUDIES/CIVICS/GOVERNMENT WRITING PROMPT: THE JURY SYSTEM
Students comment on the jury system, and how other nations have abolished this system. Thanks for visiting!
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Grades:
4th - 6th
HISTORY/GOVERNMENT: TRIAL BY ORDER/ TRIAL BY COMBAT
This activity requires a commentary on the two ancient trial systems. Student reveals at least one source for information required. Thanks for visiting!
Grades:
5th - 12th, Adult Education
Say Their Names
Get to know the lives of these young men and women whoes lives were taking far too early. #blacklivesmatter
Grades:
3rd - 12th
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SAMPLE: Ferguson & Structural Racism
This lesson utilizes articles from the September 1, 2014 issue of TIME Magazine which covered the shooting and subsequent protests in Ferguson, MI. The lesson discusses systemic racism, police brutality, class warfare, mobilization, the War on Drugs, and more. *Note* it is intended for having printouts of articles to give to students which are not included in this lesson plan, as it is a sample (sorry!), but it can also simply be used as a lecture to spark discussion on these social issues.
Grades:
6th - 12th, Higher Education
Mana Motuhake New Law Activity (Māori) FREEBIE
For use when studying injustice, history, cultures, laws, rules, regulations, etc. Ask your students to think of a new law that could help correct the past wrongs of our government. This worksheet can apply to all countries around the world.
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Not Grade Specific
INVISIBLE Judicial Misconduct Exposed
Our experiences are too valuable, not to be Shared! This title discusses judicial misconduct by court officials and ‘obstruction of justice, under color of law'’ and demonstrates how some have been made invisible at the hands of unethical lawyers, the courts and its clerks under a corrupt legal system. Imagine people exacting revenge and using their access and resources to block all resolution. SEE PROOF - https://www.visualcv.com/proofofcorruption/See actual, recent proof of corruption, misco
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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