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Criminal justice - law simulations for special education $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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"Lamb to the Slaughter" Mock Trial Directions
My students read "Lamb to the Slaughter" by Roald Dahl every fall and this mock trial is always a lesson they remember and ask to do over and over. Unfortunately it doesn't fit with every piece of literature. The lesson requires close reading, critical thinking, argument writing, oral communication, as well as comprehension of the story.
This product includes a one-page directions sheet for the teacher, as well as directions to be printed and handed to each of the following: prosecution, defe
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6th - 10th
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Personal Finance Life Situations Worksheets & Activities - Print & Digital
This is a multiple day and even multiple week in-class simulation for students as you walk them through life. Students have daily worksheets to complete that walk them through various life scenarios like finding an apartment, buying a car, or going grocery shopping. They have to write checks, fill-out a W-4, and fill out a lease agreement. It is a helpful experience for the students and I like to show quick YouTube videos before some of the activities, like the W-4, to show them how to do it
Grades:
7th - 12th
Grand Jury Simulation Activity
On January 5, 2022, Mrs. Darby reported her Coach purse missing from her classroom after 8th period. Inside the purse was $1,500 cash and a brand-new iPhone 13. One her students, Steven, is accused of stealing her purse with the cash and phone. Should Steven be indicted for theft?This fun and engaging activity has students take the role of grand jurors and go through 9 pieces of evidence before finally voting on whether to indict Steven. The nine pieces of evidence are:1. Surveillance video2. Po
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10th - 12th
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Mock Trial Graphic Organizers and Procedures
Overview: This mock trial bundle has graphic organizers designed to help middle school classes transition from written arguments to verbal interactive debating. Specifically, I use this to support imagining an “other” when designing an argument rather than writing in a vacuum as is often required of students in standard essays. Students are engaged in the simultaneous collaborative yet competitive nature of the activities, and this excitement translates to more sound reasoning and an increased
Grades:
6th - 9th
Behavior and Classroom Management Bundle
Stay on top of all your classroom behaviors with this classroom management bundle. This bundle is jam-packed with visual supports to help all learners. Includes:I Am Working For Token SystemFirst Then BoredKey Ring Tabbed Visual CardsBehavior and Classroom Management BundleABC Data Collection Sheet***Bonus Item: First Then and I Am Working For Token Board ***Other Great Resources from The Alternative Way to Pre-KPre-K AssessmentAdapted and Interactive Book BundleI Am Working For Token SystemFirs
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Not Grade Specific
Special Needs Awareness Presentation - Learning Disability Simulations
Does your school have a Special Needs Awareness Week? Do you need to teach your students empathy? If so, this is a great way to meet your students' needs! This is a presentation that focuses on learning disabilities. This bundle includes an editable lesson plan, a PowerPoint Presentation, a PDF version of the same presentation, and a writing worksheet to use as one of three included simulations.
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1st - 3rd
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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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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
Seizure SocialnNarrative Set
The seizure social story set includes two social stories I Have Seizures and My Classmate Has Seizures. Each book comes in standard and symbolated text for a total of four books. The seizure social story set helps ease student's anxiety if a classmate or themselves has a seizure. It provides a description of what a seizure is, how a seizure looks, and what we can do to help. Other Great Resources from The Alternative Way to Pre-KFree Do Not Disturb Nap and Rest Time SignSocial Distance Greetings
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PreK - 2nd
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Life Skills - Medicine Safety - Task Box - Reading - Math - Special Education
| Life Skills | Medicine Labels | Special Education | Reading | Independent Living | Real World | Adaptive |Teaching students how to read and properly take medicine according to their prescription is a skill that is not traditionally taught in the classroom environment. Helping students acquire this skill can fundamentally help to increase their ability to live a more independent life in the future. By simulating the medicine taking experience with colored beads or pieces of candy, teachers can
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Not Grade Specific
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Lincoln's Assassination- True Crime Detectives with Primary Sources
Primary Sources, Autopsy, Civil War, Ford's Theater, Confederacy, Union...Students will use artifacts and primary sources to learn about the President's last few hours. This is a great way to start your Civil War or Reconstruction Unit.Primary Sources Included: Autopsy Report, Playbill, Blood-Stained Dress, Blue Print of the Peterson Boarding House, Telegraphs, Diary Entries, Witness Statements, PhotographsHOOK YOUR STUDENTS with this True Crime Investigation of President Lincoln's Assassination
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8th - 12th
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Checkbook Activity - Real Life Examples, Decimals
Trying to make math more meaningful for your students or give them a glimpse into using math in day to day life? This activity simulates having a checking account and all of the factors that contribute to the amount of money a person has.
The download of this activities includes:
-Directions for carrying out the activity
-Account ledgers (similar to what a checkbook ledger looks like)
-Activity cards (over 90 cards including starting balance, pay day, life activities)
This activity shows stud
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Grades:
4th - 12th
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Disability Awareness Activities
The SMART notebook provides the user with activities for participants to engage in that simulate various learning challenges. It is appropriate for students or for adults in a professional development seminar.
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Staff
Trial of Andrew Jackson- No Prep Needed!
This is a scripted trial designed to introduce or review Andrew Jackson's presidency. Students are divided into up to 13 groups to participate in this scripted trial. The trial explores the The Election of 1824, The Battle of New Orleans, The Indian Removal Act, Veto of the Second National Bank, and The Nullification Crisis. Each section of testimony includes visual evidence to support the information presented in the testimony. A vocabulary list, a vocabulary sorting activity, a supplementa
Grades:
7th - 12th
Art Court: The Case of the Monkey Selfie
Turn your CLASSroom into a COURTroom with this engaging mock trial. This based-on-true-events trial makes students analyze, argue, and determine the fate of a controversial art issue.
In 2011, professional nature photographer David Slater traveled to Indonesia and captured photos of crested black macaques. He allowed the monkeys to take "selfies" with his camera, and the results were extraordinary. Wikipedia posted his results to their website and Slater filed a take down order. Wikipedia claim
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7th - 10th
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Looking Professional
Professionalism Workshop and Role-Playing Exercise PowerPoint for High School StudentsEmpower your students with the essential skills to look and act professionally in any workplace setting. This comprehensive PowerPoint presentation is designed specifically for high school autistic students, making it an invaluable tool for teachers, career counselors, and special education professionals. The presentation covers various aspects of professionalism, from appearance to behavior and communication,
Grades:
9th - 12th
Bail Hearing Simulation Lesson Plan
After going over the basic practice and purpose of a bail hearing (in the midst of the unit on Judicial Process), this unit allows the students to get hands on in the process. The goals of the unit are for the student to hold a mini-mock courtroom, act out the bail hearings for three separate cases, and debrief the process. Included in this lesson are:Lesson Plan DirectionsBail Hearing Example Links (Aaron Hernandez, Justin Beiber)Bail Hearing Overview/Procedures SheetBail Hearing RolesBail Hear
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10th - 12th
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Social Story - Getting Ready for School - Easy to Personalise and Reduce Anxiety
Social stories are beneficial for individuals, especially those with Autism, for several reasons:1. Visual Support2. Predictability and Routine3. Concrete Guidance4. Empathy and Perspective-taking5. Customization6. Repetition and ReinforcementOverall, social stories are effective tools for promoting social understanding, communication skills, and adaptive behavior in individuals with autism and other developmental differences. They empower individuals to navigate social situations with reduced a
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PreK - 2nd
Supreme Court & Judicial Branch Bundled Unit
This bundled Unit has all you will need to cover the Supreme Court, Judicial Branch and Article 3 of the U.S. Constitution. Unit includes 6 different products with lessons designed to address multiple learning styles and hands on activities that make students active learners. Make the Supreme Court come to life with "You Be the Justice" Simulation, in-class debates, case study, Pelican Brief Video Analysis and other creative lessons and videos. This bundled unit has everything you will need
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9th - 12th
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180 Short Social Problems for Elementary Kids
180 one to two sentence social problems for SPED kids in Elementary school. Problems are broken into the following categories : around the school, at home, in the community, with friends, with siblings, and involving communication barriers. Social problems do no include any solutions. It can be used for helping students individually develop stronger social strategies to deal with conflicts in a variety of realms. It can also be used in class, small group, or morning meeting discussions. There ar
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3rd - 6th
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Criminal Investigation Project (Full Scale)
This is a continuation from the Crime Scene Recreation Project in my store. This project is meant to be much more time consuming, involved, and meant to replicate a full scale crime scene that students can interact with a solve together. This project is hands-on and a great semester ending assignment for your students.Included in this download are (13) total files that consist of the following: RubricsDay-to-day instructionsFake text messages and social media postsFake receiptsSearch Warrant App
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9th - 12th
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Deployment Social Narrative Bundle
The Deployment Social Story Bundle helps ease students' anxiety by providing expectations and coping strategies for when their family members are deployed and when they return from deployment. Customize family members (mom, dad, brother, sister, aunt, uncle), returning/departing from/for deployment. For use at home and in school.Other Great Resources from The Alternative Way to Pre-KCalm Down Social StoryCalm Down Strategies, Visuals, Posters, and PrintablesTake a Deep Breath Social Story and De
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PreK - 1st
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First Then and I Am Working For Token Board
Keep your First then and Token Board in one spot with this combo printable! Behavior management just became a breeze. With nine colors, 11 token options, 12 reward options, and 20 first then symbols there is something for everyone. Perfect for early childhood and special education classrooms! Can even be used at home! ***This is a FREE BONUS in the Behavior Management Bundle!****Other Great Resources from The Alternative Way to Pre-KI Am Working For Token BoardBehavior and Classroom Management B
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PreK - 1st
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