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1st grade criminal justice - law simulations for homeschool
The U.S. Supreme Court & Juvenile Justice
Students use printable information cards with facts about landmark Supreme Court cases that have helped define the juvenile justice system in the United States in order to compare and contrast the adult and juvenile justice systems. They then act as judge for three juvenile cases where they must use the landmark Supreme Court cases to guide their rulings.
The contents of this download are for use by the customer only. I ask that teachers not post any part of this file online or on a publicly a
Grades:
6th - 12th
History Mystery: The Bloody Massacre in King Street (Boston Massacre)
Your students will become investigators on a history mystery analyzing primary and secondary sources surrounding the events of the Boston Massacre. This activity includes over a dozen primary and secondary sources set up in 6 investigation stations and students' investigation packet. Teams of students work together to solve the mystery of what happened the night of March 5th, 1770. Includes a PowerPoint for teachers to use for the activity along with answers to the student's activity packet.I pr
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6th - 12th
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Mock Trial Graphic Organizers
USE THIS PRODUCT WITH ANY MOCK TRIAL!This is a collection of graphic organizers and scripts that can be used with any mock trial, civil or criminal. Each item below includes scaffolded support in order to help students understand the main roles in a mock trial. In addition, there is a witness organizer and a court reporter organizer to engage those students who do not have a direct role in the trial. Included are the following resources to help students prepare, participate in, and reflect on cr
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Criminal Law: Large Courtroom Simulation: “The People vs. Jack Montgomery”
Immerse your law, civics, or social studies students in the intricate world of legal proceedings with our meticulously crafted lesson plan, "Criminal Law Large Courtroom Simulation: The People vs. Jack Montgomery." This meticulously designed activity is tailored to provide an enriching and immersive experience, allowing students to delve into the complexities of the justice system while honing essential skills.Through this engaging simulation, students will step into the roles of legal professio
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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How a Bill becomes a Law Simulation - School Uniform Example Bill
This How a Bill becomes a Law Simulation is PERFECT for your class. It is HIGHLY engaging and can take 1 - 2 days depending on how you want to structure it. The lesson plan includes several steps includes an independent, small group and whole class sections (evaluators LOVE it). In the simulation students are given an example bill: School Dress Code for the Next School Year This Bundle includes the Example Bill - editable and Lesson plans with directions Be the first to know about new products (
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: US History Bundle / Distance Learning
The Three Branches of Government: Reader's Theatre Script on the Judicial Branch
Help your students to better understand the judicial branch with this fun, yet educational reader's theatre script.
Important vocabulary words are presented throughout the script and students are given the opportunity to decide the verdict!
Thank you!
Fabulous Fun in Fourth
Grades:
4th - 7th
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Show Me the Proof ~ Providing Textual Evidence ~ The Trial of Fact and Opinion
If you're looking for a lesson plan that will help your students finally get what it means to provide textual evidence to prove their answers, then this is the lesson for you!
It combines reading strategies and social studies government law in a very exciting way. First, students must pass the Bar Exam by being able to pass one of your fact and opinion assessments, then they team up in two-person law firms and present their evidence in court.
This was so fun that my students have asked we do
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1st - 6th
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Different Possible Robbery Scenarios- When is
I practiced law for over 20 years before becoming a tenured high school Homeland Security teacher.This is a set of three example case situations on possible robberies between 1-3 pages per case example. Each case situation is followed by questions. Within each example there are different issues tied to possible robbery situations. The case situations are written in non-formal language that students will understand.I have also included suggested answers to all questions. The Zip file has all d
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10th - 12th
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Mock Trials for Government and Civics: The Trial of Paul Bunyan
In this mock trial, your students will act as court officials, witnesses, and jurors to determine if Paul Bunyan murdered Winston Wolf or if, in fact, it was a case of self-defense. Your government or civics class will have a great time as they determine her guilt or innocence. There are 6 characters in this mock trial: 3 female and 3 male.This mock trial is designed to teach the students the importance of performing their civic duty (i.e. jury duty), as well as understanding their rights as sta
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9th - 12th
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Mock LSAT
LSAT stands for "Law School Admissions Test." This mock LSAT is a fun way to show students what a very simple LSAT is like. Like the real LSAT, this LSAT will test students' logical reasoning, analytical reasoning, reading comprehension, following directions, and writing. It will be challenging for the students, but it is important to let them know that the real LSAT is much more challenging. This packet includes:25-questions;Three writing prompts; and An answer key. *** If you've already p
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7th - 12th, Adult Education
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Juvenile Assault/Battery Lesson, Discussion, and Writing Activity
Bundle - Complete (In-depth/Possible Multi-day) Lesson
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Right of an Accused to Confront Witnesses
I practiced law for over 20 years before becoming a tenured high school Homeland Security teacher.This is a set of three example case situations between 1-3 pages per case example Within each example there are different issues for the person accused of crimes in confronting witnesses. The case situations are written in non-formal language that students will understand. I have also included questions on each of the three cases and suggested answers. The Zip file has all documents in Microsof
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10th - 12th
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FREE: Due Process of Law -- 10 Minute Simulation and Worksheet
FREE -- Quick and Easy Simulation to Provide Your Students with a Clear Understanding of Both Procedural Due Process and Substantive Due Process of Law!
No materials needed!
This free Due Process of Law Activity includes:
• Introductory explanations to assist teacher
• Detailed step-by-step procedure to do the simulation in class
• Alternatives for use with students who might find elements of the simulation disturbing
• Fundamental Rights worksheet
• Fundamental Rights worksheet answer key
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Grades:
10th - 12th
Jury Simulation #4
This is a reading packet intended to give students a real life experience of our court system. There are multiple testimonies, courtroom vocabulary, and critical thinking expectations. This is a group work assignment, and can be branched out into multiple lessons.Trigger Warning: This reading material references war and violence. [Teacher Notes: It is advised that you read through the court case a few times before teaching this lesson. However, this can be used as a quick substitute activity, as
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7th - 12th
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GA's Judicial Branch & Adult Justice System: "So You've Been Arrested..." SS8CG4
This activity can be used for the Georgia Studies standard SS8CG4 (judicial branch & adult justice system). This activity allows students to explain the steps in the adult justice system. They come up with their own crime, and then work through all the steps from arraignment to trial. Students also must draw their own mugshot, set a bail amount, and create evidence to use in trial. This one page activity can be used as a small project or quiz grade. Every time I use this in my own classroom,
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8th
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The Seventh Amendment, What’s that?
$20? Is that all?Here’s your chance to have fun putting on a civil jury trial, while your students learn about the importance of the 7th Amendment.Did you know that there is a right to a civil jury trial if the amount in controversy is $20 (a lot of money is 1789). Use something that happened with your class. Everything you need to put on a successful trial is included:Trial script, detailed information on civil jury trials, Teacher's Guide and Handouts, Courtroom Setup Diagram and more.
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9th - 12th
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Being a Juror for Government and Civics Classes
Room 311 created this resource as a way for you to engage your government or civics students in learning about what it means to be a juror. This assignment encourages debate and discussion among your students as they take on the role of jurors in well-known cases in history. This resource works best following a unit on the 4th-8th Amendments.
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Check out these other resources from Room 311:
The Trial of Bugs Bunny
The Trial of Kat Kyle
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9th - 12th
Supreme Court Cases Debate
What is the most impactful Supreme Court case of all time? In this activity, your students will summarize and develop arguments to support the impact of 16 landmark Supreme Court cases and debate their case. The class will vote after each round of debates and determine an overall winner. Includes a worksheet for students knocked out during each round, so students have relevant work to do, while the “debaters” prepare for their next round. Directions and all necessary sheets included. Ready-to-go
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6th - 12th
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BINGO so fun it's a crime
This BINGO game places students into the role of a criminal. They are given description cards of their crimes. All of the students are to figure out whether they are Federal or State, Criminal or Civil.
Please pay attention to the formating of the document once you are ready to print it for use. You might need to adjust your print margins to NARROW so that the bingo sheets fit correctly.
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11th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
7th Amendment Historical Trial Forms Simulations Lesson Ordeal Oath Combat Jury
Simulations of historical type trials - includes description, student engagement, interactive learning. Includes warm up, trial of ordeal, oath, and combat simulations with student handouts. Trial by jury and 7th amendment along with links to videos and extra videos of interest such as court etiquette. I made this for my students with disabilities: adapting the lesson 7 history of conflict resolution and the jury system. Follow up with scholastic link to worksheet that can be homework or cl
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9th - 12th, Adult Education
The Founders Are Spinning in Their Graves: Here’s Your Chance To Let Them Rest!
Did you know that when asked, many of our citizens don’t know or recognize what is in the Bill of Rights? Do these lessons and your students won’t be among that group.After doing this project, your students will have a good, clear understanding of the Bill of Rights. It is a has eight lessons: three introductory lessons plus one each for the Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, Seventh and Eighth Amendments (for lessons on the 1st Amendment see The Very First Amendment.Three of the lessons are based on recent
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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They Said What??? Turn Your Students’ Words Into a Jury Trial
Use something that happened with your class to put on a civil jury trial.Did you know that there is a right to a civil jury trial if the amount in controversy is $20 (a lot of money is 1789). So here’s your chance to have fun putting on a civil jury trial, while your students learn about the importance of the 7th Amendment. Everything you need to put on a successful trial is included.
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9th - 12th
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ELA Skills: Attorney's Closing Argument: "2BR02B"
This activity has students expand their understanding of a text by making an inference as to the guilt or innocence of the protagonist. Students will preview a format for writing closing arguments which includes addressing the opposing side's argument. This activity requires students to create a claim, and support it with evidence from the text as well as reasoning. Finally, students will need to write the closing argument in a formal tone as though the case was really being presented in front o
Grades:
6th - 10th
ELA Skills: Attorney's Closing Argument: "12 Angry Men"
This activity has students expand their understanding of a text by making an inference as to the guilt or innocence of the protagonist. Students will preview a format for writing closing arguments which includes addressing the opposing side's argument. This activity requires students to create a claim, and support it with evidence from the text as well as reasoning. Finally, students will need to write the closing argument in a formal tone as though the case was really being presented in front o
Grades:
6th - 10th
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