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Middle school criminal justice - law thematic unit plans for parents
Solve a Mystery | Crime Scene Investigation Activity Bundle | CSI Forensics
Students love CSI Activities and Hands-on Investigations. These popular C.S.I. activities are a great way to teach inference, logic, analysis, and critical thinking.Looking to go DIGITAL in the CLASSROOM or Distance Learning Mode?Check out the C.S.I BUNDLE below which includes this Printable Resource as well as a Digital Format Link for each activity... C.S.I. for Kids Bundle - digital and printableGo 100% paperless with these C.S.I. ActivitiesC.S.I. Activities for Google ClassroomBy purchasing
Grades:
4th - 6th
Bill of Rights Activity | Criminal Justice | Rules and LAWS
Your students will love investigating the Criminal Justice System especially when they approach it in a fun and engaging manner.Play the marshmallow game to understand why we have laws... play BINGO with the Bill of Rights, what's not to enjoy?This resource includes a printable AND digital version to use with Google Classroomâ„¢ (By purchasing this set you are saving 20% off the individual resources)If you're looking for just the Print and Go or Digital versions, click the links below:Criminal Jus
Grades:
4th - 6th
Also included in:Â Gifted and Talented Teacher | Gifted Students | Early Finishers | BUNDLE 2
Holes Mock Trials - a court simulation activity
This resource is included in Holes available at our store. Holes Mock Trials is an activity that facilitates many ELA learning outcomes in a way that is highly engaging for students. They will develop research skills, engage in critical thinking, defend a position, play the role of a character in court, and practice presentation skills. Students will learn about the judicial system as they participate in a mock trial of their own.This resource includes:Teacher NotesCourt InstructionsCourt Proced
Grades:
5th - 8th
Argumentative Text, high school reading comprehension passages and questions
Argumentative Text, high school reading comprehension passages and questions This educational tool delves into fascinating and vital court cases!THIS PRODUCT IS PART OF A BUNDLE: CCSD BUNDLE"My co-teacher and I teach a full inclusive class of seniors, and we wanted some active lessons that could also be done via Google Classroom (if we had a quarantined kid, etc.) that made them think and were engaging. We knew they'd get a kick out of this lesson, but we were not prepared for them to become obs
Grades:
8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Mystery Reading Comprehension | Making Inferences | CSI Science Problem Solving
Add a little C.S.I. enrichment to your classroom every season. Students love inferring and using deductive logic as they follow Crime Scene Protocol and unlock the mystery of the Stolen Scream, the Elf Enigma, the Bunny Brainteaser and the Sabotaged SlideEach of these 4 workshops includes engaging hands-on activities that use simple materials and are super easy to set up. By purchasing this BUNDLE, you are saving 20% off each individual resource!For the CSI activities, students read and analyze
Grades:
4th - 6th
Forensics Unit 1 Bundle: Introduction to Forensics & the Law (7 Products!)
Make teaching Forensics easy with this Unit Plan 1 bundle! SIOP, gifted, and differentiation strategies are embedded and easily identified throuought. Lessons are differnetiated accoding to learning style, grouping, and language ability. Both content and literacy standards as well as key vocabulary words, essential questions, activating strategies, instructional strategies, and summarizing strategies are included and highlighted. Unit plan contains links to resources! The Introduction to For
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Supreme Court Cases Cooperative Learning Structure/ Stations/ Simulation
In this zipped file, you will find the greatest tool I have used yet for the Supreme Court Cases that I have used in years. I simply took 6 manila folders and labeled them with the court case numbers (there are 6 court cases). I glued the court case summary on the right of the inside of the folder and made a pocket on the left with the folded up Supreme Court Decision inside. I number my students off 1-6 and split them up which makes it easy for photocopying with the court cases and the folders
Grades:
6th - 12th, Adult Education
Also included in:Â Civics Bundle: 181 Products and over $400 in lessons/activities
CSI Time Travelers: A Gifted Unit
This is a 12-lesson unit for gifted 3rd-6th graders, designed to last one semester. It teaches the history of forensic science in a very hands-on and engaging way. Students track a criminal through history, but he keeps slipping away! The ancient forensic science techniques just aren't enough for keep up with this criminal. But when he reaches modern day and students can use modern day techniques, the criminal better watch out!The crimes occur in Medieval Times, the Wild West, and Modern Day New
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Critical Thinking HS ELA, Second Amendment, Gun Control, Argumentative Passages
Critical Thinking HS ELA, Second Amendment, Gun Control, Argumentative PassagesNY State Rifle and Pistol Ass., Inc., et al. v. Bruen (2022)Do you want to help your students understand one of the most contentious topics facing us today?The Second Amendment is a hot topic, and teachers must be prepared to discuss it in the classroom. With the recent Supreme Court ruling on gun ownership, it’s now more important than ever to give your students access to accurate and up-to-date information that they
Grades:
8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in:Â Second Amendment, Informational Writing, Argumentative Passages, gun rights
The Second Amendment Bundle: Class Discussions and Debate
Generate thought-provoking class discussions and debates with our 2nd Amendment Conversation Starters as well as our 2nd Amendment Debate Package. Both resources offer a creative and engaging approach to opening a discussion on the topic of the Second Amendment in the middle/high school classroom.Our conversation starters packages encourage critical thinking and allow students to discuss topics that are both relevant and important to them while simultaneously increasing their vocabulary and abil
Grades:
7th - 12th
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Critical Thinking HS ela, First Amendment, AP Government, Tinker v. Des Moines
Critical Thinking HS ela, First Amendment, AP Government, Tinker v. Des Moines (1969)Teaching Tinker v. Des Moines is highly relevant to discussing the student-led protests that are sweeping across American universities, sparked by contentious reactions to the Israel-Hamas conflict. The following issues relate directly to this court case:First AmendmentConstitutional Rights and ExpressionUnderstanding the Limits of ProtestEmpowerment Through Historical ContextCritical Thinking and Civil Discours
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Wolf's Honor - A One Act Comedy Play
Is the Big Bad Wolf guilty or not guilty? This comedy play serves as a prequel to Wade Bradford's "12 Angry Pigs" and inspired by "The True Story of The Three Little Pigs" by Jon Scieszka. This is a one act comedy play written by me, a drama teacher, for a cast of 25 to 30 actors. There are 11 speaking roles and room for several non-speaking roles (jurors and gallery attendees). This play can serve as a resource to study the justice system, teach about social justice, social studies vocabulary,
Grades:
5th - 8th
Forensic Course Content Consent Parent and Guardian Letter for BACK TO SCHOOL
The nature of Forensic Science courses is that they cover content that is sensitive, sometimes graphic, and would not normally be presented in a school setting. Use this letter to inform students, parents, and guardians about the type of material that will be covered in class so that they can be informed moving into the semester (and so that you have a record of their consent to explore the material). Included in this download:✽1 Product✽ 3 slightly different designs (see thumbnails) as both PDF
Grades:
7th - 12th
Also included in:Â Forensic Course The ENTIRE WISEflamingo Forensics Product Line
Civil Rights Movement Projects
This is a really hands-on group of projects for kids to work on while studying the Civil Rights Movement. There are detailed descriptions of each project, and kids will really make the most out of it. From Jim Crow laws to and ABC book of events surrounding the Movement, this is a great supplemental project.
Grades:
6th - 9th
Forensic Science Elective Course Syllabus *Fully Editable*
This fully editable Forensic Science syllabus is perfect for back to school! Just fill in a few bits of personal information like you name, email, etc., print and it's ready to go in minutes!Sections within the syllabus:- Objective (course description)- Unit Outline- Supply List- Grade Categories- Late Work Policy- Classroom Expectations- Cell Phone Policy- Academic Integrity - Section for student goal settingDownload includes:- Fully editable Google Docs link for complete customization Looking
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Grades:
6th - 12th
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Also included in:Â *BUNDLE* Forensic Science Back to School activities, project, & more
*EDITABLE* Forensic Science Parent Consent/Permission Letter
Fully editable parent consent letter for their permission and acknowledgement on the sensitive nature of the topics covered in Forensic Science class. Perfect for back to school! All HIGHLIGHTED parts need your personal information added, the rest is ready to go! Will take you less than 2 minutes and you are on your way. I collect these from every single student, with a parent signature, to ensure they are fully aware of the material being covered in class. This is great to keep on file all year
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7th - 12th
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Also included in:Â *BUNDLE* Forensic Science Back to School activities, project, & more
Racial Justice for Kids | Black Lives Matter | Distance Learning
I'm sure I'm not alone in having a grade school education that largely avoided issues of racial injustice. Sure, we learned about slavery, but nothing about persisting injustices. In light of current events, it is especially important that even young learners have exposure to concepts like discrimination, privilege, and racial justice. I created this packet to help make sure that parents and educators have access to materials to help them discuss the events that are happening during this quickly
Grades:
3rd - 8th
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5 is Against the Law Classroom Poster Materials
This product is to be used in connection with the book titled: 5 is the Against the Law written by Kari Dunn Buron.
This product provides all the necessary materials to make the poster provided in the example. You will get the rating numbers, facial pictures and definitions.
All you need to do is cut the pictures out, arrange them in the format you want, tape / glue the materials to poster board and then protect it by laminating it or using clear contact paper.
Grades:
6th - 12th
Forensics Unit Plan 1: Forensic Science and Observation (SIOP & Differentiated)
Make planning easier with this fully editable Forensics Science: Forensic Science and Observation Unit Plan. Fully differentiated, this unit plan includes notations for differentiation techniques based on learning style, literacy level, and the Sheltered Instructional Model for English Language Learners (SIOP) SWIRL activities are also included. Edit this unit plan to match your standards. This unit plan includes:Content standardsLiteracy standardsContent objectivesLiteracy objectivesKey voca
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Also included in:Â Forensics Whole Course Growing Bundle
EMOJI Drug Dealers decode test for TEACHERS
***** 5-STAR Premium S.T.E.M. Lesson SALE $19.99 Limited Time Offer. TRY IT! RATE IT! SHARE IT! The EMOJI Drug Dealers DECODE TEST for TEACHERS. Teachers here is a TEST of emoji codes that you might want to be aware of . . . If . . . You are thinking about looking into your OWN teen’s smart phone . . . Or . . . into your student’s ZOOM meetings, Instagram, and Snapchat. Don’t be duped. The secret codewords (messages) and emojis of top drug traffickers can be revealed if you are aware of them. T
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
NGSS:
HS-ESS3-3
, HS-ESS3-2
, HS-ESS3-1
SS/Sci Interdisciplinary Energy Mock Trials Unit Plan
This interdisciplinary unit about Mock Trials, with issues about energy, combines Social Studies and Science. Students will be given roles of Judges, Lawyers (prosecuting and defense), witnesses (eye witnesses and experts).
Topics for these debates include Fuel Efficiency Standards, Propositions to build wind power plants, oil drilling in wildlife refuge, and building green mandates.
This two week long unit has students studying an energy topic and work with their group to create an argument fo
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Grades:
6th - 12th
Civics Unit 10 Plan Landmark Supreme Court Cases
Covers These Topics and Vocabulary: - Supreme Court Cases: Marbury v. Madison, Tinker v. Des Moines, Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier, Morse v. Frederick, In Re Gault, Miranda v. Arizona, Gideon v. Wainwright, Plessy v. Ferguson, Brown v. Board of Education, District of Columbia v. Heller, Bush v. Gore, United States v. Nixon- Major Amendments: 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 14- Vocabulary: Executive Privilege, Rights of the Accused, Precedent, Judicial ReviewThis Plan includes: > Objectives based off the FL EOC Ci
Grades:
7th - 8th
Also included in:Â Custom Bundle Units 3-11
Fairy Tale Forensics Learning Unit
A collection of lessons / activities in the form of a presentation with slides to inspire, instruct and guide through each activity. There is also a PDF with screenshots of each slide and teacher's notes.The 'umbrella' of the Teachers Telling Tales "Once upon a crime" series, Fairy Tale Forensics brings together lots of ideas using well-known fairy tales to explore story and citizenship themes through a crime topic. The activities are designed to build from one another and can be followed consec
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Also included in:Â Once Upon a Crime Fairytale Forensics Bundle
Life During Prohibition: A Case Study
THREE DAY, 38-PAGE UNITLife During Prohibition: A Case Study. The 1923-24 setting reveals what life during Prohibition was like for a teenager who delivered illegal sugar in Alabama and later entrained as an underage Naval recruit to Lakehurst, New Jersey, where he encountered the bustling era of speakeasies along the Coast. Two PowerPoint presentations supplement the short nonfiction story (complete with citations). This is a perfect secondary source for History teachers who have grown weary of
Grades:
8th - 12th, Higher Education
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