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4th grade criminal justice - law activities for staff
Student Lawyers: Criminal Court Mock Trials & Cases with PowerPoint
Students will get the opportunity to be lawyers and prosecute or defend an accused person in a criminal trial (11 total). Each group will consist of 2 lawyers (prosecuting and defending), and an accused person. The teacher will act as the judge and guide the jury as they vote on the verdict. The majority vote determines the verdict. This unit includes court brief handouts, directions, and PowerPoint explaining how the cases will proceed. Visit our store for much more helpful and free stuff!Crim
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Courtroom Mock Trial | Reader's Theatre
Teaching 5th and 6th Grade students about the judicial system can be engaging when every child has a role to play in a mock trial. The Trial of Dayan drama script allows students to participate in various courtroom roles as a character is brought to the criminal justice system in a trial, and the “jurors” get to decide upon his verdict.The script has speaking roles for: Court Clerk Judge Prosecutor Defense Lawyer 3 Witnesses Dayan, the defendant 12 Jury Members (who will ad-lib their roles)Ther
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4th - 7th
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Detective and Fingerprint No Prep Activity Packet and Worksheets
This " Detective and Fingerprint No Prep Activity Packet and Worksheets " has 37 pages - no prep required - so the packet is a quick and fun way to teach about detectives and fingerprints with many printable worksheets.There are options with these activities for kids at all levels between Grades 1 and 5. Please note that not all activities in this packet will meet your class' particular levels, but there should be enough variation in the resources from your high flyers to those that are more c
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1st - 5th
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Also included in: Job and Careers Ever-Growing Activity Packet Bundle
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.
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Once Upon a Crime Fairytale Forensics Bundle
Everything you need for a fun, engaging topic on fairy tales / crime! A presentation with a learning unit consisting of twelve activities with a focus on critical thinking skills and creativity. High quality visual aids to stimulate speaking and listening and drama activities. Templates for writing, drawing and role play tasks.Students will love creating their own special agent ID card and working as part of a team to create an investigation board with crime scene photos, bagged evidence and mug
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2nd - 5th
Rules Vs. Laws Sorting Activity
This cute and easy product is ideal for teaching about Rules Vs. Laws. It includes a graphic organizer sheet as well as a page that includes various rules and laws. Students cut these out and glue them into the graphic organizer. This product also comes with an answer key for your convenience. Check out my other sorting activities! Wants vs. Needs SortMonuments Vs. Landmarks Sort Freebies & Discounts:Be sure to follow my store on teacherspayteachers.com to stay up to date on all my new produ
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K - 4th
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Three Little Pigs Mock Trial Activity - Digital - Project-based Learning
Take your civics, government, criminal justice, or bias & perspective learning digital with this mock trial project! Your students will listen to several version of The Three Little Pigs, then put the Third Pig on trial after walking through a series of slides about how a criminal trial looks in the American justice system. Assign some slides or all of them - they are all created for you.This product includes:- teacher pages with directions, the link to copy the Google-compatible presentat
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4th - 6th
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Also included in: Three Little Pigs Mock Trial Project I Print & Digital Learning
Guess the Sentence Activity: Case Studies on Crime and Deviance (E-Learn)
This is a great activity when you introducing crime, deviance, and social control to a class. A google presentation is given that highlights 6 cases. Students have a handout that goes with the presentation (teacher lecture notes are provided) where they can define key words mentioned. Key words examples are: recidivism, incarceration, white collar crime, rehabilitation, etc. 6 high interest cases will be presented by the teacher and students will have to guess the sentence. Some cases incl
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Deviance Unit Bundle (Movie Guide, Drop and Drag Activity, Notes, Case Studies)
Our deviance unit is sociology is one of my favorites to cover! Included in this bundle are a couple of interactive activities covering crime and deviance theories, a movie guide (multiple choice) on 13th, a google presentation and note-taking guide on the deviance theories, and student practice worksheets to help understand Merton's Strain Theory. All items are EDITABLE (google doc/presentation links are included) and can be used for remote/distance learning. Teacher keys included!
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Forensic science Worksheets , Word Scramble -Crossword -Wordsearch Fingerprint.
-THIS LISTING IS AN INSTANT DIGITAL DOWNLOAD – PLEASE NOTE : NO PHYSICAL ITEMS WILL BE SHIPPED!Forensic Science Worksheets Quiz,Wordsearch & CrosswordIdeal for both as an individual or a group activity, let your pupils find key vocabulary on the subject.Wordsearch Contains 20 clues.Crossword Contains 17 clues.Word Scramble Contains 20 cluesThere Are 37 Terms Included In This Puzzle:CrosswordIdentificationDr. Karl LandsteinerIndividual EvidenceCriminalMicroscopeLab CoatHazardInnocentGuiltyCop
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4th - 12th, Staff
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Mock Trial: The Case of SpongeBob SquarePants Versus Seamart
This is a fun mock trial that involves SpongeBob SquarePants and his friends. SpongeBob is given round pants instead of square pants at Seamart. The students need to read/listen to the facts in the case, and determine how to reach a verdict. The script is great for grades 2-5.This lesson will help students learn how to do evaluative thinking when problem solving and thinking like a judge. They will also learn the judicial system and how a courtroom operates by acting out a fun mock trial. Includ
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2nd - 5th
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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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D.B. Cooper Unsolved Mystery Lesson
Full week lesson on the unsolved mystery of D.B. Cooper. What happened to D. B. Cooper?? This resource presents a non-fiction mystery in which students have to read to understand clues and piece this story together. Your students will talk about this lesson for months after! "D.B. Cooper” was the alias used by a still-unidentified man who, the day before Thanksgiving, 1971, hijacked a commercial airplane and extorted a ransom of $200,000. After receiving the money, Cooper parachuted from the pla
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3rd - 8th
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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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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
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3rd - 6th
Virginia V. John Brown - Mock Trial
"We are two peoples. We are a people for Freedom and a people for slavery. Between the two, conflict is inevitable." Is conflict inevitable? John Brown tested this theory, but was he a Zealot or Terrorist? Was he a Hero or the Villain? Were John Brown's actions just or unjust? Students get to analyze both sides of this famous American abolitionist by putting John Brown on trial for his actions during the raid of Harpers Ferry through this fun Common Core activity. Students will analyze prima
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4th - 12th
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Landmark CASE LAW Bundle
CASE LAW is the use of court decisions to determine how laws should apply in a given situation, using the detailed facts of a legal case that have been resolved by courts or similar tribunals.This awesome collection is guaranteed to improve your student's knowledge and understanding of the importance of case law, which is critical to understanding the concepts of the content taught in the field of criminal justice.BUNDLE INCLUDES:1. Brown v. Board of Education2. Carroll v. U.S.3. Chimel v. Calif
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Mock Literary Trial Elementary/ Civcs/ Cardigan Jones/ Criminal Justice
This trial is based off of the book , The Trial of Cardigan Jones, by Tim Egan. It is a mock literary trial where students take roles of the character from the book and decide if the main character is innocent or guilty. The kids get dressed up and have an absolute blast! I have tied this activity into lessons about inferencing, character, and bias. It is made with fourth graders in mind, but a group of high level third graders can pull this off too.
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3rd - 5th
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Reconstruction Amendments Cut and Paste Foldable
This is a cut and paste foldable for a Social Studies interactive notebook. Students will cut out the correct action for each amendment and glue it under the correct number. Students can draw a picture to represent each amendment.
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4th - 8th
Judicial Review Activity - Interpreting a Student "Constitution"
Students will be given 3 scenarios involving a decision that was made by a school (Executive Branch) or teacher (Legislative Branch). An example would be a student coming to school with a mohawk and the school deciding to send them home. The students will then pretend to be the Supreme Court and interpret an excerpt from a Student Handbook (Constitution) that connects with the scenario; for example, a Dress Code Policy. They will discuss and decide based on the Handbook whether the decision was
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4th - 12th
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Ruth Bader Ginsburg I Dissent READ ALOUD STEM™ Activity
Integrate STEM in your classroom during Women's History Month with Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Scales of Justice STEM Activity!The Ruth Bader Ginsburg STEM Challenge is a fun and unique way to engage your students during Women's History Month. Teach students that anyone can be a successful positive influence regardless of gender. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has been a champion of women's rights for decades in the United States Court System.Students begin the activity
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K - 5th
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NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
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Also included in: Women's History Month READ ALOUD STEM™ Activities BUNDLE #1
Branches of Government Jeopardy Review
This Branches of Government Jeopardy game is a PowerPoint document that allows students to play just like the contestants on the popular game show. Great as an activity during a unit on the U.S. Government or as a review before the test. Topics include 'U.S. Government,' 'Legislative Branch,' 'Judicial Branch,' 'Executive Branch,' and 'Texas Government.' (The category of 'Texas Government' is easy to edit to match your curriculum needs).
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4th - 6th
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The #MeToo Movement: Sexual Harrassment, Assault, Survival, and Consent
Understanding the rules of consent can be confusing and intimidating, but is more important now than ever. All of us, but especially our younger people, need to understand the nuances of consent in order to be respectful, responsible, and to be armed with the tools to communicate effectively and thoughtfully with potential partners.Teaching about sexual harassment and assault can be tricky business, as it is a sensitive and sometimes controversial subject. This curriculum faces these problems ho
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10th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Also included in: Gender Expectations: Toxic Masculinity and Passive/Sexualized Femininity
Forensic Anthropology Unit 14.2 Lab & Worksheet: Classification of Human Bones
In this simple, but effect lab activity, students will be able to:(Objectives):1. Name the four main groups of bones based on shape.2. Identify the classification of major bones of the body. Materials Needed for this lab:Model of a human skeleton (optional)Student handoutText or notes on the classification of bones (optional) or Forensics Unit 14 PPT (optional)I love this lab because it helps my forensics students learn key skeletal system concepts in a simplified and condensed format. Teachers
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Also included in: Forensics Unit 14 Resource Bundle: Human Remains (Forensic Anthropology)
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