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Criminal justice - law independent work packets
Controversy and the Criminal Justice System (Eric Garner Case)
This lesson will have students critically explore a contentious current event issue involving the cases of Michael Brown and Eric Garner. The lesson will invite students to examine the context and controversy that surrounds the two cases, although emphasis will be placed on the Eric Garner case. A thought-provoking Slide Presentation & accompanying handouts will prompt students to analyze a variety of news resources; all of which frame the issue in a particular way, and offer different expla
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
Learn about the Justices of the Supreme Court - Internet Activity
28 printable pages for students to learn about the Justices of the Supreme Court. Students search the INTERNET using a laptop, tablet or smart phone to learn about the current Justices:Ketanji Brown Jackson, Amy Coney Barrett, Brett M. Kavanaugh, Neil M. Gorsuch, John G. Roberts, Jr., Clarence Thomas, Samuel A. Alito, Sonia Sotomayor, Elena Kagan.Students also investigate some of the former Justices of the Supreme Court:Stephen G. BreyerRuth Bader Ginsburg, Sandra Day O’Connor, Anthony M. Kenne
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7th - 12th
Also included in:Â Supreme Court BUNDLE
AUSTRALIA'S LEGAL SYSTEM - YEAR 9 PRINT OR DIGITAL UNIT
Are you looking for digital lessons to teach the Australian Curriculum to your year 9 students? Do you want them to be able to easily access their work on Google Drive, OneDrive, or the Microsoft Suite? Do they need a print or digital workbook that steps them through five weeks' worth of work on Australia's legal system in an interesting and engaging way?This unit of work will help solve all of those crises. It can be used in class, online, or as an individual printable work packet to send home!
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8th - 10th
Also included in:Â YEAR 9 POLITICS AND LAW - PRINT OR DIGITAL FULL UNIT (AUSTRALIAN CURRICULUM)
Civil Rights Movements: Then and Today
Engage your students in having them draw important connections between the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960’s and contemporary grassroots movements taking place in the United States. This lesson will prompt students to analyze short documentary video clips that focus on six different contemporary grassroots movements:1) Women’s March2) Immigration 3) Standing Rock4) Black Lives Matter5) Climate Change6) Teacher StrikesWith the corresponding video clips, students will fill out a provided T-chart
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7th - 12th
Handwriting Analysis & Computer Forensics WebQuest
Students use a link to complete the questions as they learn about the role handwriting analysis and computer forensics play in solving crimes. This is a great tool for virtual learning as well as an in class assignment. The answer key is provided.
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9th - 12th
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!BUNDLE! Murder Mystery - Mock Trial - Court Case - Speech, Theatre, Debate, ELA
Murder Mystery BUNDLE! - 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:1-2 Day Murder Mystery - Level Easy3-4 Day Murder Mystery - Level Medium4-5 Day Murder Mystery - Level Hard2-3 Day Write your own murder mystery ~Backstory~Individual stories for students~Notes page for evidence~Questions and Answers page~Contract~Blue Print of the HouseStudents will love this activity wh
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6th - 11th
Forensic Case Study: Ballistics (The Mystery of Elm Street)
Designed to save you time and make teaching easier, use this case study can be used as reinforcement, as a formative assessment, or as a review! Students will read background information on the James Mitchell Shooting Case, review key details (police report) and forensic lab results and then complete analysis questions. Students will learn about techniques used to analyze ballistic evidence as well as the role of ballistic evidence in forensic investigations. Teacher answer key is included!Co
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in:Â Forensic Science Case Study Growing Bundle!
Ballistics Calculations Interactive Worksheet and Digital Tutorial
FORENSIC SCIENCE DISTANCE LEARNING This self guided digital tutorial will walk students step by step through external ballistics, trajectory math problems and calculator use. This tutorial is perfect for classrooms where students have varying math backgrounds, allowing students to work at their own pace. This NO PREP digital activity simply needs to be shared to your student and will then have them complete the tutorial all digitally. A step by step teacher guide will help you through the proce
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8th - 12th
Also included in:Â Forensic Science The ENTIRE WISEflamingo Forensics Product Line
Forensic Evidence WebQuest Bundle
This bundle includes webquests over different types of forensic evidence that are used to solve cases and provides an introduction to forensic science. The webquests include evidence from the following areas: arson, autopsy, fiber, fingerprint, firearms, DNA, entomology, glass, soil, serology, hair, handwriting, and human remains.
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8th - 12th
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Wildlife Trafficking: Slides + Packet [Self-Directed Study]
Wildlife Trafficking covers the following:European roots of wildlife law in the U.S.Poaching in early AmericaLacey Act of 1900CITESGlobal demand, virtual market, link to other crimes, technologyEnvironmental impactPresidential Task Force on Wildlife TraffickingCareers in conservation and environmental lawWhat's included:31 slides (includes links to articles, videos, PDFs, CITES online course)10-page packet for print (guided notes, questions for each linked resource, article review)*This unit is
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9th - 12th
Images of Policing: Photo Gallery + Reflection + Critical Thinking Questions
Images of Policing consists of two separate presentations - Historical Images of Policing and Modern Images of Policing. What's included:Historical Images of Policing (PowerPoint)- 33 slides (includes gallery instructions, 10 images, essay questions)- Gallery Reflection (Word doc)- Writing Assignment (Word doc)Modern Images of Policing (PowerPoint)- 32 slides (includes gallery instructions, 10 images, essay questions)- Gallery Reflection (Word doc)- Writing Assignment (Word doc)*The purpose of t
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9th - 12th
YEAR 9 CIVICS AND GEOGRAPHY - PRINT OR DIGITAL FULL UNIT (AUSTRALIAN CURRICULUM)
BUY THREE, GET ONE FREE!Specifically designed for teachers of Year 9 Geography and Politics (HASS), this unit contains my best selling HASS resources all bundled together. The lessons in this bundle are diverse, ranging from standard slideshows to learning stations and question trails that get students up and moving to interactive pixel art scavenger hunt activities and documentary viewing tasks.I plan to eventually add history and economics to this bundle so if you buy now, you'll get those upd
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8th - 10th
Law Related Education Local, State, and Federal Law Complete Unit
Complete Semester Pacing Guide is included as a Bonus Resource.This unit is based on MS standards for Law Related Education and covers:1. Understand the traditional American assumptions as they apply to law and law enforcement.2. Compare and contrast the functions, responsibilities, and jurisdictions of local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies.3. Analyze contemporary issues of law enforcement and their roles in society.4. Discuss the role of health and mental health professionals in a
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9th - 12th
Law Related Education State and Federal Systems Complete Unit Bundle
These assignments are based on MS Standards for Law Related Education and cover the following:1. Illustrate the court system on the federal level.2. Describe the MS judicial system.3. Contrast the various functions of lawyers in both federal and state levels.4. Compare and contrast the federal and state levels and the role of the citizen and lawyer in each.5. Analyze the state's rights positions versus the federal position on amendments and clauses.6. Compare and contrast the state and federal j
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9th - 12th
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Wildlife Trafficking: Slides + Guided Notes [Multi-Day Self-Directed Study]
Wildlife Trafficking covers the following:European roots of wildlife law in the U.S.Poaching in early AmericaLacey Act of 1900CITESGlobal demand, virtual market, link to other crimes, technologyEnvironmental impactPresidential Task Force on Wildlife TraffickingCareers in conservation and environmental lawWhat's included:31 slides (includes links to articles, videos, PDFs, CITES online course)10-page packet (guided notes, questions for each linked resource, article review)*This unit is ideal for
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9th - 12th
Law Related Education: Correctional Systems Bundle
This bundle includes presentations, worksheets, individual/class activities, videos with questions, and an essay.This is everything you need for an entire unit on correctional systems!Standards covered include:Demonstrate an understanding of sentence ing and corrections for state and federal.Describe sentencing options available to courts.Compare and contrast punishment and rehabilitation as functions of the correctional system.Evaluate the function of parole.Evaluate data on recidivism to deter
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9th - 12th
RICO Law Passage & Simulation Scenarios Sociology, Law, Government, US History
Do you have students asking about RICO law? This resource aims to help. It has a 1.5 page informational text that breaks down the history and how it is typically used. It comes with 8 scenarios for students to discuss and decide whether each has grounds for a RICO case. While designed for my sociology class, it could be used in Civics, US History, Law and Government classes.Note: The reading is Lexend which is designed for students with dyslexia.For more interesting activities to save you
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
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Also included in:Â Sociology Crime and Deviance Reinforcement Activity Bundle
Community Policing: Slides + Guided Notes
The Community Policing lesson is sourced from the U.S. Department of Justice and covers the following:Three components of community policingRoutine Activities TheorySARA problem solving modelCrime TriangleWhat's included:33 PowerPoint slidesGuided Notes (Word Doc, 11 pages for print)Instructions for Community Policing Project*This lesson is information-intensive and most appropriate for upper level high school and college students. The notes are one document but have been divided into two sectio
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
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.
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7th - 11th
Landmark U.S. Supreme Court Cases
This 38 page bundle contains 18 resources detailing the following landmark U.S. Supreme Court cases:1. Brown V. Board of Education2. Dred Scott V. Sandford3. Gibbons V. Ogden4. Gideon V. Wainwright5. Korematsu V. United States6. Lochner V. New York7. Mapp V. Ohio8. Marbury V. Madison9. McCulloch V. Maryland10. Miranda V. Arizona11. New Jersey V. T.L.O.12. Plessy V. Ferguson13. Tinker V. Des Moines14. Texas V. Johnson15. Worcester V. Georgia16. Northern Securities Co. V. United States17. Standar
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7th - 12th
The Elements of a Crime: Slides + Guided Notes
The Elements of a Crime lesson covers the following:Actus reusMens reaConcurrenceCausationAttendant circumstancesHarmDegrees of crimeFelony murderWhat's included:19 slides (PowerPoint)Guided Notes, 5 pages for print (PDF)
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9th - 12th
The U.S. Court System: Slides + Guided Notes (2 lessons)
The U.S. Court System consists of two lessons on the following:Functions of the courtsJurisdictionTrial and appellate courtsRoles and responsibilities of the courtroom work groupFederal court systemState court systemWhat's included:The Courts- 17 slides (PowerPoint)- Guided Notes, 6 pages for print (PDF)Dual Court System- 9 slides (PowerPoint)- Guided Notes, 2 pages for print (PDF)
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9th - 12th
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
Forensic Case Study: Caught by a Horse Hair (The Murder of Nancy Titterton)
Designed to save you time and make teaching easier, use this case study can be used as reinforcement, as a formative assessment, or as a review! Students will read background information on the Nancy Titterton Murder Case, review key details (police report) and forensic lab results and then complete analysis questions. Students will learn about the importance and significance of hair as evidence in forensic investigations. Teacher guide, learning objectives, and answer key is included! Learn
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in:Â Forensic Science Hair as Evidence Activity Bundle
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