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Elementary criminal justice - law research for staff
Fairy Tale Court - a mock trial mini unit
Fairy Tale Court is an activity that facilitates many ELA learning outcomes in a way that's highly engaging for students. Students will develop research skills, engage in critical thinking, defend a position, play the role of a character in court, and practice presentation skills. They will learn all about the judicial system as they participate in a mock trial of their own.This resource includes:Teacher NotesFairy Tale Court InstructionsCourt Procedures and EtiquetteSix Classic Fairy TalesExhib
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5th - 8th
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Yr.12 Legal Studies: Crime - Young Offenders
NSW Legal Studies syllabus HSC course Core topic: Crime – Young OffendersThis learning activity is aligned to the syllabus 'learn to' statement:Assess the effectiveness of the criminal justice system when dealing with young offendersThe aim for this learning activity is to provide students with a deeper understanding of the course content through reference to either contemporary case studies, media events or amendments to legislation.This learning activity provides students the opportunity to re
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12th, Staff
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Yr.12 legal Studies: Crime - Factors affecting the sentencing decision.
NSW Legal Studies syllabus HSC course Core topic: Crime This learning activity is aligned to the syllabus 'learn to' statement:Discuss factors that affect sentencing decisions.The aim for this learning activity is to provide students with a deeper understanding of the course content through reference to either contemporary case studies, media events or amendments to legislation. Students will develop an appreciation for the key objectives of the Crimes (Sentencing Procedures) Act to promote cons
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12th, Staff
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Maine Massacre Police Failures
Maine Massacre Police FailuresLearn how the Maine gunman with psychiatric and mental health problems was repeatedly ignored by law enforcement prior to his shooting spree and brutal massacre of innocent people in public places. Explore police mistakes, mishaps and disregard for repeated dire warnings. These insights are instructive for law enforcement, police and community leaders.Lesson Components Include:- 1 Insightful Article to Read (web link and PDF provided)- 6.5 Pages of Text for Reading
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Yr.12 Legal Studies: Crime - Effectiveness of sentencing as a means for justice.
NSW Legal Studies syllabus HSC course Core topic: Crime This learning activity is aligned to the syllabus 'learn to' statement: Evaluate the effectiveness of sentencing and punishment as a means of achieving justice. The aim for this learning activity is to provide students with a deeper understanding of the course content through reference to either contemporary case studies, media events or amendments to legislation. The learning activity allows students to investigate role of sentencing an
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12th, Staff
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Sentencing Goals and Options
This resource will take up two 75-minute class periods. The PowerPoint looks at the purpose of sentencing, the sentencing process and the different types of sentencing. The guided note allows students to copy down the note in a scaffolded manner. To end there is a research task where students list the aggravating and mitigating factors, the mandatory minimum or maximum sentence and what they would give the criminal if they were the judge. It is perfect for a CLU3M or CLN4U course.
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Yr.11 Legal Studies: Topic 2 - Individual and the law
Yr.11 Legal Studies: Topic 2 - Individual and the lawThis bundle is the compilation of 11 learning activities that focuses on the second topic in the preliminary course - Individual and the law. Each of the activities relate to contemporary events, cases or legislation as a means to broaden the understanding and knowledge of the topic area.1. Rights and responsibilities of Australian citizenship. Focus study: Robert Hughes – Australian Citizenship Act 2007 s33 (1-8), Neil Prakash – Australian Ci
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11th, Staff
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Yr 12 Legal Studies: Crime - Assess the effectiveness of divisionary programs
NSW Legal Studies syllabus HSC course Core topic: Crime This learning activity is aligned to the syllabus 'learn to' statement: · Assess the effectiveness of alternative methods of sentencing (diversionary programs) The aim for this learning activity is to provide students with a deeper understanding of the course content through reference to either contemporary case studies, media events or amendments to legislation. The learning activity allows students to examine the socio-economic benefits
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12th, Staff
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Yr.12 Legal Studies: Crime - Victim Impact Statement
NSW Legal Studies syllabus HSC course Core topic: Crime This learning activity is aligned to the syllabus 'learn to' statement:Discuss factors that affect sentencing decisions (Victim Impact Statement). The aim for this learning activity is to provide students with a deeper understanding of the course content through reference to either contemporary case studies, media events or amendments to legislation. Students will initially refer s26 Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act 1999 (NSW) to clearly u
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12th, Staff
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Crime Rate Analysis Assignment
A web based assignment to allow students to calculate the crime rates of various U.S. cities.
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Street Law: The House I Live In - War on Drugs Documentary
This War on Drugs documentary ( imdb.to/2tiRiTJ ) brings a culturally relevant teaching experience for ALL students of any background. The Film link I provided is edited by me personally to not reflect curse words so that audiences of 6th grade and up can view and experience the entire content. The Fill-in-the-blank handouts allow students of any ability level to watch attentively were the end result is they have information they can look at to guide them in answering their writing prompt after
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Criminal Defences
This package includes a PowerPoint, guided notes and research activity. The lesson looks at the different types of criminal defences for mental states. The lesson looks at NCR (not criminally responsible) and how the courts determine if there has been a mens rea. The last slide of the PowerPoint has a research activity where students research famous NCR cases in Canada. The lesson works well with a legal studies class or CLU3M and CLN4U courses.
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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
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3rd - 8th
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Bank Fraud in America
Bank Fraud in AmericaDiscover how the United States of America's biggest banks defraud consumers daily (and for decades) with bogus fees, misinformation, fabricated signatures, lies and forgeries to steal their money. Fined billions of dollars by state and federal regulatory authorities repeatedly over the years for fraudulent mortgage lending practices, creating bank accounts without the knowledge and authorization of customers, hiding information and concealing their tracks through varies sch
Civics - There Oughta Be a Law! Thinking About Rules and Laws
Students will focus on understanding how and why rules/laws are developed. They will be challenged to consider how and why rules/laws were written and analyze whether a particular law is effective. Higher level thinking will be needed, along with a growing vocabulary, increased writing, and presentation skills. This challenging activity includes detailed, student-friendly Steps to Success that lead the learner through the process of creating a high-level, quality independent project. To add rig
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3rd - 11th
WHAT IS CANNABIS?
OVER A THIRD OF Tates are legalizing cannabis; either for medicinal purposes, recreational, or both. Citizens of America need to learn and understand this new phenomena to protect ourselves, friends and family members
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Death Penalty/ Capital Punishment (8th Amendment - US History - Law)
Attached is a guide and rubric for an argumentative essay that look at various topics dealing with Capital Punishment.
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9th - 12th, Adult Education, Staff
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Wanted Poster- Distance Learning
This activity lets students created an old time wanted poster for modern day criminals. Students can understand how important information was used to catch these dangerous criminals and how old time posters are similar/different to ways we catch criminals today.
Grades:
4th - 12th
Thurgood Marshall-Historical Figure Research Booklet
Includes:-2 pages (front & back) booklet template-Teacher Example of Johnny Appleseed (already filled out)-1 color page of 4 Resources (QR Codes)-1 b&w page of 4 Resources (QR Codes)Students will research over:-Date & Place of Birth-Date & Place of Death-Spouse & Children-Famous for...-Character Traits-Contributions-Early Life-Adult Life-Timeline-Interesting FactsMore Historical FiguresHistorical Figures Research BUNDLEAbraham LincolnAmelia EarhartBabe RuthBarack ObamaBenjami
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K - 5th
Also included in: Historical Figures Research BUNDLE
TEACHER'S KEY Civic Lesson on the fourth amendment and use of Deadly Force
To use with the podcast "What Trump Can Teach Us About Constitutional Law" (TRUMPCONLAW) ~ With Elizabeth Joh & Roman MarsEpisode 20, Aired 03-15-2018. "Deadly Force"The worksheet for this podcast is free and I have now created a KEY for teachers. This podcast is about whether-or-not teachers should be armed and how that relates to the fourth amendment and the use of deadly force.
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Emmett Till Case Packet
In preparation for upper middle school ELA and Social Studies, students were required to complete a case work packet with the following skills:Vocabulary: create word associationsMap skills: map of the United States Inference: using evidence from select images Real Life Connections: example with justice and bullying in the school building Reading Comprehension: complete guided reading questions Writing:construct a R.A.C.E responseThe packet highlight Culturally Responsive Learning and my student
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5th - 9th
Thurgood Marshall Flip Book - Research Project
Students will research, write about, and reflect on the life of THURGOOD MARSHALL! The book includes 6 pages of research and writing prompts and are easy to assemble! Kid Friendly Internet sites are included.
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2nd - 6th
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Thurgood Marshall Scavenger Hunt Cards
These scavenger hunt cards can be used as a compliment to the American Heroes biographies. It includes a 21 question sheet that covers all five chapters. However, the cards include all the information for students to answer the questions. Laminate & Enjoy!
Product Social Studies Standards:
3SS.K.48: discuss the life of Thurgood Marshall and his efforts to expand people's rights and freedoms in a democracy
3SS.K.49: describe the cultural and geographic systems associated with Thurgood Marsh
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3rd
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Two Perspective of Kony 2012
This is a worksheet to use before, during or after watching the Kony 2012 video. The purpose of this worksheet is to encourage students to question what they view, rather than take all information as the sole source. It is important for students to recognize that there are always more sides to a story and we must often do research and ask questions in order to discover alternate perspectives. This is a great social justice, human rights, global learning activity.
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5th - 12th
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