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9th grade criminal justice - law handouts $5-10
MOCK TRIAL: Class Preparation
This resource will provide students with an introductory framework from which to understand the judiciary process. Students will delve into the fundamental aspects of a courtroom such as: the basic structure and lay-out of a courtroom, the function of different roles (judge, jury, defense, prosecutor), and the common procedures and language used in a courtroom environment. Students will also explore the importance of how to create an opening and closing statement, the legal grounds of when to ob
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7th - 12th
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Mock Trial Assignment for Any Story or Novel - Script, Outline, Universal Rubric
Mock trials don’t need to be daunting! Your students will absolutely love this assignment for any short story or novel. It includes a mock trial script, 30+ mock trial roles, an objection cheat sheet, an editable mock trial rubric, and more. Suitable for online learning with digital worksheets for Google Classroom®!Included with this Mock Trial Assignment for Any Story or Novel:✏️ Legal Trial Slideshow - Microsoft PowerPoint®, Google Slides®, and PDF✏️ Various Mock Trial Role Descriptions for up
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Grades:
7th - 12th
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CCSS:
Criminal and juvenile Justice
19.1 Crime in American Society
Criminal and Juvenile Justice
Types of Crime I: Crimes Against People
Types of Crime II: Crimes Against Property
Types of Crime III: White-Collar Crime
Types of Crime IV: Victimless Crimes
Types of Crime V: Crimes against Government
19.2 The Criminal Justice System
What Happens to Someone Who is Arrested?
Going to Trial
Correctional Institutions
Facts and Quotes Source: U.S. Department of Justice
Watching: Law and Order
On a piece of paper:
Summarize the episode.
Grades:
4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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When They See Us BUNDLE (Central Park Five, Movie Guide)
This bundle is for the powerful 4 episode Netflix series, When They See Us. This mini series is so powerful and covers the Central Park Five. The bundle includes a 25 question webquest and a movie guide for each episode (30 questions for episode 1-3, 40 questions for episode 4). And Oprah did an interview with the cast, director, and Central Park 5 men, so I created questions for that as well (20 questions). Oprah's interview is also available on Netflix as well. I sell the webquest and e
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9th - 12th
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Forensic Science Crime Scene Notes: Student Fill-in Handout and Teacher Key
Student version is 8 pages. 8 page Teacher key is included as well.** Fill-in packets come as both PDF and editable Word (.docx) files so you can edit the document as needed.Crime Scene Notes Packet covers:• Locard Exchange Principle• Direct vs. Circumstantial Evidence• Physical, Biological, and Trace Evidence• Class vs. Individual Evidence• Importance of Evidence• Crime Scene Investigation Team• Seven S’s of Crime Scene Investigation• The Innocence Project • How reliable is eye witness testimon
Grades:
9th - 12th, Higher Education
Also included in: Forensic Science Crime Scene Unit Bundle
Intro to Forensic Science Notes: Student Fill-in Handout and Teacher Key
Student version is 8 pages. 8 page Teacher key is included as well. ** Fill-in packets come as both PDF and Word (.docx) files so you can edit the document as needed. Ch. 1 Notes Packet covers:· What is Forensics?· Subject areas used in Forensics· Forensic Scientists· Branches of Forensic Science· Crime Lab Services· Four Major Crime Labs in US· Forensics in Ohio (if you are not in Ohio- feel free to customize for your own state using the Word file)· History and Important Individuals· Involvemen
Grades:
9th - 12th, Higher Education
Also included in: Intro to Forensic Science Unit Bundle
Forensic Science - Fingerprints Notes: Student Fill-in Handout & Teacher Key
Student version is 5-pages and a 5-page Teacher key is included as well.** Fill-in packets come as both PDF and Word (.docx) files so you can edit the document as needed.This Fingerprints Notes Packet covers:• Formation of Fingerprints• Fingerprint patterns (Arch, Loop, Whorl and types of each)• Minutiae and Minutiae Patterns• Matching Fingerprints• Ridge Count• Types of Fingerprints (Plastic, Patent, Latent)• Methods of Lifting Fingerprints• Preservation of Fingerprint Evidence• Fundamental Pri
Grades:
9th - 12th, Higher Education
Also included in: Forensic Science Fingerprints Unit Bundle
Create Your Own Prison Student Project
This is the "create your own prison" group project that I use in my classroom at the end of the corrections unit. It includes everything that the students will need to prepare for the prison project. It includes a grading breakdown, planning sections for students to plan the different aspects of their prison (design, daily schedule for inmates, inmate uniforms, rules violation procedures, inmate visitation procedures, work, school, and treatment procedures, etc). Also included is a group evaluat
Grades:
9th - 12th, Higher Education
Also included in: Corrections Unit Bundle
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.
Grades:
5th - 12th
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American Law: Criminal Law: The Criminal Justice Process TEACHER PPT
This product is a Power Point presentation that may be used by a teacher to guide his/her lecture. It may also be provided directly to students (in which case, I recommend saving it as a PDF file). This presentation covers the following concepts / terms:Describe the basic stages of the criminal justice process (arrest, charge, conviction, sentence)Describe the basic strategies used to establish a defense (plea bargain, alibi, DNA evidence)Describe the basic defenses available to people accused
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Grades:
8th - 12th
Also included in: American Law: CRIMINAL LAW UNIT BUNDLE
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
Serial Killer Case Study Infographic One Pager Research Activity BUNDLE
PROFILE OF A SERIAL KILLER: This versatile BUNDLE of resources will be the perfect addition to your forensics or psychology course. Students use the internet to research serial killers & complete the infographic. Short on time? No problem, you can print the completed version as a handout or use projected as a way to introduce each case.Serial Killer One-Pagers can be used in a variety of ways:➩Attention-Grabbing Introduction to the Unit➩ Supplement to Forensic Topics➩Enrichment & Extens
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Grades:
8th - 11th
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Forensic Science - Hair as Evidence Notes: Student Fill-in Handout & Teacher Key
Student version is 7 pages. 7 page Teacher key is included as well.** Fill-in packets come as both PDF and Word (.docx) files so you can edit the document as needed.This Hair as Evidence Notes Packet covers:• Hair as class evidence• Secondary Transfer• Collecting hair evidence • Function of hair• Structure of hair• Cuticle, Cortex, Medulla• Differences in Hair• Hair from Different Part of the Body• Life Cycle of Hair• Distal Tips• Treated Hair• Racial Differences• Animal Hair vs. Human Hair• Mic
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Grades:
9th - 12th
Also included in: Forensic Science Hair as Evidence Unit Bundle
Forensics: Amanda Knox Case Study w/ Key
This is an engaging lesson teaches students about the events and evidence in the Amanda Knox Case. This resource includes informational texts, comprehension questions, a critical thinking activity, a full PowerPoint presentation and teacher answer key.Topics covered include:The Facts of the CaseSuspect ProfileDNA Evidence and AnalysisCODIS (Combined DNA Index System)CSI Evidence CollectionDirect Evidence vs. Circumstantial EvidenceEvidence ContaminationIncludes: PDF version and Editable Word Ver
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7th - 12th, Staff
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JAILS AND PRISONS IN AMERICA - Criminal Justice Periodical and Worksheet
"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 "JAILS AND PRISONS IN AMERICA" and includes a worksheet and an answer key. Enjoy and spr
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Forensic Science DNA Fingerprinting Notes: Student Fill-in Handout & Key
Student version is 8-pages and a 8-page Teacher key is included as well.** Fill-in packets come as both PDF and Word (.docx) files so you can edit the document as needed.The DNA Fingerprinting Notes cover the following topics:• DNA Profiling• Structure and Function of DNA• Types of DNA (nuclear vs. mitochondrial)• Human Genome• DNA Identification• Repeating DNA Sequences (VNTR and STR)• Trace Evidence• Polymerase Chain Reaction• Collection and Preservation of DNA Evidence• Steps of DNA Fingerpri
Grades:
9th - 12th, Higher Education
Also included in: Forensic Science DNA Fingerprinting Unit Bundle
Create Your Own Police Department Group Unit Project
This is the "create your own police department" group project that I use in my classroom at the end of the policing unit. It includes everything that the students will need to prepare for the police department project. It includes a grading breakdown, planning sections for students to plan the different aspects of their police department (design, daily schedule for officers, police uniforms, evidence storage procedures, public request procedures, officer training and promotion procedures, etc).
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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Also included in: Police Unit Bundle - 28 items from my store!!!
American Law: Criminal Law: Crimes Against People TEACHER PPT
This product is a Power Point presentation that may be used by a teacher to guide his/her lecture. It may also be provided directly to students (in which case, I recommend saving it as a PDF file). This presentation covers the following concepts / terms:Describe crimes against persons in the U.S. (death-related) (homicide, first degree murder, second degree murder, felony murder, voluntary manslaughter, involuntary manslaughter, negligent homicide)Describe crimes against persons in the U.S. (n
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Grades:
8th - 12th
Also included in: American Law: CRIMINAL LAW UNIT BUNDLE
Forensic Science Other Evidence Notes: Student Fill-in Handout & Key
Student version is 6-pages and a 6-page Teacher key is included as well.** Fill-in packets come as both PDF and Word (.docx) files so you can edit the document as needed.The Other Evidence Notes cover the following topics:• Tool Marks• Tool Mark Evidence• Tool Mark Database• Impression Evidence• Shoe Impressions• Tire Impressions• Dental Impressions• Glass EvidenceThis packet corresponds with the Other Evidence PowerPoint Presentation at https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Forensic-Scien
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
Also included in: Forensic Science Other Evidence Unit Bundle
American Law: Criminal Law: Classes of Crimes/Types of Criminals TEACHER PPT
This product is a Power Point presentation that may be used by a teacher to guide his/her lecture. It may also be provided directly to students (in which case, I recommend saving it as a PDF file). This presentation covers the following concepts / terms:Distinguish between various roles that criminals play (Mens Rea, principal offender, accomplice, accessory before the fact, accessory after the fact)Categorize the various types of crimes that exist in the U.S. (felony, misdemeanor, crime of om
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Grades:
8th - 12th
Also included in: American Law: CRIMINAL LAW UNIT BUNDLE
Drugs & Crime: Slides + Guided Notes + Crossword Puzzle
The Drugs & Crime unit covers the following:Drug Use StatisticsSigns of an OverdoseCriminology of Drug UseAddictionDrug-Crime RelationshipPrescription AbuseWhat's included:37 slides (PowerPoint)3 sets of Guided Notes for print (PDF)Instructions for group poster activity (in slides)Unit Review Crossword Puzzle + Answer Key (PDFs)How I execute this unit in my classroom:Prep: Print/staple Guided Notes for each student; Print Crossword Puzzles; Have chart paper and markers ready for student useD
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9th - 12th
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The US Constitution - Cheat Sheet
The Constitution has never been easier to teach or to learn. With the use of this one page organizer, students will find it easy to ace Constitution Assessments - including STATE TESTS!! Most questions can be readily answered through this intuitive and informative tool!! A great resource for Government and Civics teachers at all levels!!Topics:Preamble explainedArticlesAmendmentsBig IdeasKey Concepts*Color-coded for all of your visual learners.1 page front and back.
Grades:
6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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History of Forensic Science and the Crime Lab Sorting Activity
Introduce the historical figures and their contributions to forensic science and the areas/units of the crime lab with a fun 3 set card sorting activity. This activity covers basic and specialized areas/units of crime laboratory and responsibilities of evidence examination, historical figures and contributions to forensic science, and real-world examples. This ready-to-use resource is a supplementary activity geared toward an introductory forensic science class.What Is Included?This resource con
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9th - 12th
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NGSS:
HS-ETS1-2
, HS-ETS1-3
, HS-ETS1-1
Public Safety CAREER CLUSTER ROLE PLAY Mini Lesson Bundle
OBJECTIVEStudents will IDENTIFY career opportunities and job titles within the Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security career cluster so that they can then further EXAMINE the possibilities of the multiple career pathways in their chosen field. Students will know they’ve got it when they can EXPLAIN how and why the careers within this cluster are important through the sharing of examples or personal stories.MATERIALS INCLUDED1. JUSTICE Article: Careers in Public Safety2. Handout A: Careers
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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