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7th grade criminal justice - law projects $5-10
Exploring Careers: Law, Public Safety,Corrections & Security | Distance Learning
This career unit gives students an introduction to the law, public safety, corrections and security career cluster and what a career in this field would be like. This is perfect for a career, technology, CTE or business class. The included PowerPoint presentation can be used by the teacher for whole class instruction, or provided to the students electronically (or as a printout) for them to review individually. Students use close reading skills with a short informational passage to learn abou
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6th - 10th
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Criminal Mock Trial Attorney Scripts
These mock trial templates are designed for middle and high school students that are either enrolled in a law class or are participating in criminal mock trials. These templates not only explain how to write an opening statement, direct examination, cross examination, and closing argument, but they also provide a template for writing each of them. Moreover, the opening and closing sections include templates for both the prosecution and the defense. These templates are designed for criminal mo
Create a Netflix Series about a Supreme Court Case
There are several groundbreaking Supreme Court cases that every American should be aware of. These historical cases have had the biggest impact on our system of government and our laws. For this project, students will be assigned one of these cases and will need to create a Netflix docuseries about the case itself and the outcome. Using their knowledge of the Constitution, Bill of Rights, Supreme Court, and basic ideas about law, students will research the case they have been assigned, and org
Grades:
6th - 12th
Craziest Laws in America; Silly Laws for each state
There is one slide per state for all 50 states. Each slide states a silly, outdated, or crazy law that remains on the books (although in most cases, is not enforced anymore).There is a slide suggesting how teachers may use this collection of facts.
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3rd - 10th
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Mock Trial by Jury
In this activity your students will put the Boy from "The Giving Tree" by Shel Silverstein on trial for being a bad friend to the Tree. Students will be assigned roles for the mock trial including: jury member, judge, witness, bailiff, member of the prosecution team or defense team and more! Teacher slides will help guide students through an outline to draft opening statements, witness testimonies, direct and cross examination questions and closing arguments. On the day of the mock trial, studen
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4th - 8th
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Murder Mystery 3 - Mock Trial - Court Case - Speech, Theatre, Debate, English
Murder Mystery - Mock Trial - Perfect for English, Speech, Theatre, Debate classes. Use for students to find textual evidence, by reading closely and debating the issue at hand.Includes:~Backstory~Individual stories for students~Notes page for evidence~Questions and Answers page~Contract~Blue Print of the HouseStudents will love this activity when they are performing it in front of the class.
Grades:
7th - 11th
Forensic Career Research Project: Creating a job fair style poster
In this Forensic Career Research Project, your students with get an introduction to 16 different forensic careers. They will begin by selecting and researching 1 career to dive deep in to, but by the end of the gallery walk reflection, each student will have the full knowledge of all 16 careers. I typically give my students 4 class periods to complete the poster and 2 class periods to complete the gallery walk reflection. Everything included in this project:- PDF Research Project student paper-
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7th - 12th
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Rules & Laws Assignment | Law Activity w/Evaluation Rubric | CLU3M CLN4C
In this assignment, students will need to work together to create rules and laws in order to survive either a zombie apocalypse or being shipwrecked on a deserted island (both scenarios included!) They will complete written work (including paragraph responses) individually, and present their ideas to the class. This assignment was designed to be used at the end of Unit One (Legal Foundations) for CLU3M ~ Introduction to Canadian Law; however, it can be adapted to use with other law or government
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7th - 12th
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The Code of Hammurabi: Lesson - Screenplay - Mock Trial
The lesson plan for 6th-grade history focuses on a comprehensive exploration and comparison of two significant historical legal codes: the US Constitution and Hammurabi's Code. Beginning with an introduction to the importance of legal codes in societies, the lesson aims to provide students with a nuanced understanding of the purpose, origin, and application of these legal frameworks.The lesson kicks off with an engaging discussion about the significance of rules in society, introducing the stude
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6th - 8th
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Forensic Scientist Research Project creating a digital poster
In this Forensic Scientist Research Project, your students with get an Introduction to Forensics and learn about the History of Forensics while using researching and presenting skills. Everything included in this project:- PDF Research Project completion check list- PDF Scientist information questions to guide research- PDF List of 21 scientists that contributed to Forensics (I cut these up, fold them, and have kids pull out of bucket to assign their person) Larger classes will need to double
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7th - 12th
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Humans v. Rats: The Biggest Trial in the History of the World!
Students will research the causes and spread of the Black Death, as well as its impacts on the population of Medieval Europe. Students will be assigned to the Prosecution (the Humans), the Defense (the Rats), or the Media to research, prepare, and conduct a classroom mock trial to determine once and for all who should be held responsible for the effects of the Plague.
Grades:
7th - 12th
Guthrie's "Bargain": Turn Your Classroom into a Courtroom!
This is one of my students' favorite activity every year! We read A.B. Guthrie's intriguing story of justice in the Old West (included here). After discussing the story, we prepare to put the protagonist, Mr. Baumer, on trial! You can either assign roles or let students sign up for a first and second choice. Once students have their roles, they begin the process of reading the story again...closely...only this time through the lens of their role! Some students are witnesses; others are atto
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6th - 9th
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PBL: Paws for Thought- Animal Welfare and Conservation | Engineering | Project
Active Engagement: Students will define key concepts like animal testing and overexploitation, then dive into deep discussions about their impact. Real-World Problem Solving: They will propose innovative solutions for compelling and meaningful topics, such as pet abandonment and illegal wildlife trade, after conducting research. Skill Development: Throughout the project, students will enhance critical thinking, research, and presentation skills, preparing them for future success.
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6th - 12th
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Historical December Events Webquest and Presentation Project
Historical December Events Webquest and Presentation ProjectProduct Description:Engage your students with a comprehensive Webquest and Presentation Project focused on significant historical events that occurred in December. This bundle includes a meticulously crafted webquest featuring 35 research questions, a detailed one-page student guide, an infographic or Google Slides project, and a rubric on a 4-point scale. It is aligned with national standards in historical thinking, fostering skills in
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6th - 12th
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Mock Trial, Romeo and Juliet Project, Class Activity, Engaging, Debate, ELA
Mock trial - 9 day class project - based on the play by William Shakespeare, Romeo & Juliet!Engaging for the whole class!Includes -~Detailed Teacher Guide with daily lesson plans~Different packets for every character.~Different guides for each role - Jury, judge, plaintiff(s), defendants, witnesses, and lawyers~Lesson plans for each day and each roleCheck out my entire bundle below:Animal Farm - Mock TrialMock Trial BUNDLE!Alice in Wonderland - Mock TrialThe Princess and the Frog - Mock Tria
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7th - 12th
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CSI Ancient Rome
Students explore the murder of Julius Caesar. Using provided documents, the students will gather evidence and look for a motive for the murder of Caesar. A great addition to any Ancient Rome unit!
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5th - 12th
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Free speech, critical thinking activities, MS, HS assignments, freedom of speech
Free speech, critical thinking activities, MS, HS assignments, freedom of speechCOURT CASE SUMMARY DEBATE & INFOGRAPHIC ASSIGNMENT 20% OFFI AM CURRENTLY REDOING MY DILEMMA ONE SHEETS. THEY ARE NOW CALLED COURT CASE SUMMARY DEBATES.Are you looking for engaging and interesting material to stimulate classroom conversations? Do you want an educational product that explores fascinating court cases? Then look no further than COURT CASE SUMMARY DEBATES!COURT CASE SUMMARY DEBATES are the perfect too
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Ruth Bader Ginsburg Women's History Independent Project | Distance Learning
*A portion of sales on this product will be donated to the World Justice Project, where Ruth Bader Ginsburg was an honorary chair.** World Justice ProjectOn Friday, September 18, 2020, the world lost a historical figure, America’s very own Ruth Bader Ginsburg. She changed the nation for the better. This comprehensive resource goes through her childhood, education, career, iconic pop culture status, awards, and quotes. Students will learn about who she is and how she changed the nation. There ar
Grades:
3rd - 10th
Juvenile Delinquency Program
Provide students with the opportunity to create a program to effectively deal with juvenile crime.
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6th - 12th
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Bank Fraud in America
Bank Fraud in AmericaDiscover how the United States of America's biggest banks defraud consumers daily (and for decades) with bogus fees, misinformation, fabricated signatures, lies and forgeries to steal their money. Fined billions of dollars by state and federal regulatory authorities repeatedly over the years for fraudulent mortgage lending practices, creating bank accounts without the knowledge and authorization of customers, hiding information and concealing their tracks through varies sch
Landmark Cases of the US : Tinker V. Des Moines
This document consists of a project about an important case in the US History, Tinker V. Des Moines School district, providing a week's worth of lesson plans and work. An essay is also included consisting of an arguement from the Tinkers' side. This is a great project to give students a thorough understanding of the their First Amendment Rights and also the limitation upon it.
Grades:
6th - 12th
Landmark Supreme Court Case Project
This project allows students to investigate and become experts on a landmark Supreme Court case. They create a Power Point presentation but are only allowed 1 word per slide. Project file comes with an outline to help them begin research, three recommended websites, and a rubric.
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7th - 12th
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12 Angry Men Activities
Help students to see the importance of listening to all sides of a story before making a decision. One of the most important duties of American citizens is to serve on a jury. The activities provided here will help them to understand just how important this role is.
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6th - 12th
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The Justice Project
This is an interactive project meant to stimulate interest in the criminal justice system.
Over a span of 2 or 3 weeks, students will research a criminal court case and then will give a closing argument for either the prosecution or defense.
In the best case scenario, the classroom is set up like a courtoom - students are jurors and the teacher is the judge.
Project is heavily scaffolded and ends with a meaningful de-brief opportunity.
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7th - 12th
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