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Criminal justice - law project pdfs
History Crime Scene Investigation: Abraham Lincoln Assassination CSI
Want a great way for students to engage in a group activity while they examine eyewitness testimony, artifacts, primary sources, and solve a historical mystery? Download The Abraham Lincoln Assassination CSI!
This exciting activity can be used to challenge individual students or to encourage collaboration in groups of up to five. Students form CSI teams and examine real evidence from Ford's Theater to determine what happened to President Lincoln and who was responsible. While it is easy to det
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5th - 12th
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Landmark Supreme Court Cases that ROCKED Our World! Research Project
Landmark Supreme Court Cases That Rocked Our World is a high-interest research project for high school government or for any content area. Students research Supreme Court landmark cases of historical or legal significance that impacted our individual rights and liberties while also shaping our history. After conducting research, students showcase their landmark Supreme Court cases by using the free Animoto website and creating an educational music video! Your students will love presenting their
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9th - 12th
Innocence Project Poster and Gallery Walk Forensics Activity DIGITAL and PRINT
Perfect for Forensic Science, Criminal Justice Traditional In-Person or Digital Learning Platforms. In this activity, students will do research into cases of the Innocence Project and create a poster to share the cases. They will examine how faulty eyewitness testimony as well as other factors led to the wrongful imprisonment of innocent men and women. A Gallery Walk will be used to share posters and give students the opportunity to reflect on the cases. Working in a digital platform? No problem
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8th - 11th
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HS-LS1-1
Also included in: Eyewitness Testimony and Memory Activity Collection BUNDLE
Mock Trial: People vs. Woodstock
I searched and searched for a good Mock Trial to use with my govt. students. After not finding what I wanted, I created my own.This document contains everything you need. It includes all witness statements, handouts, info on presenting the different aspects of the trial.The project takes about a week of class time.
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9th - 12th
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Forensics: Cyber Crime Student Projects
Engage your students in the world of cybercrime with this student-centered project. Given 30 high-level topics, your students will pick 3, conduct research, and create a visual presentation to demonstrate their cohesive understanding of their chosen topics. A teacher grading rubric, peer review sheets, and student checklist are included! Be sure to include 2-3 days of time for research, and 1-2 days for in-class presentations.
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Forensic Arson Project PBL
Are you ready to take your forensic science classroom to the next level? If you are looking for an amazing, hands-on arson project and you are brave enough to let out the inner arsonist in your students, this Forensic Arson PBL experience is for you.This is the project that my students look forward to all year long. They have the opportunity to become the arsonist to create a crime scene and then put their CSI knowledge to the test as they analyze another crime scene created by their peers. T
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: HUGE Forensic Science Bundle
Supreme Court Case Projects - Brochure, Powerpoint, & Infographic
Three projects that have students research Supreme Court Cases. I have typically used it for my Civil Rights & Civil Liberties Unit so I have included a list of the Court Cases that I have my students pick from as well. Included in this product: 1. A complete lesson plan with objectives, Bloom & DOK levels noted, materials needed, vocabulary/content to preview, instructional tips, common student misconceptions, and additional resources. 2. Court Case Powerpoint Project Direction Sheet fo
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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
Research Project: Real-Life Crime and Punishment (not Dostoevsky)
Research Project: Crime and Punishment: This is a full unit plan for a 5 - 10 day-long research project. The purpose of this project is to acquaint learners with the consequences of criminal actions, and to encourage them to explore alternative methods of punishment.
The project includes: individual and group collaboration, conducting research, analyzing findings, preparing reports, technical writing, creative and critical thinking, creating a presentation, and presenting to the class.
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Criminal Mock Trial Attorney Scripts
These mock trial templates are designed for middle and high school students that are either enrolled in a law class or are participating in criminal mock trials. These templates not only explain how to write an opening statement, direct examination, cross examination, and closing argument, but they also provide a template for writing each of them. Moreover, the opening and closing sections include templates for both the prosecution and the defense. These templates are designed for criminal mo
Goldilocks vs. The Three Bears: A Mock Trial
How can your students learn about the judicial system? Stage a mock trial! This packet contains everything you need to get started: a story, definitions, information character cards, and trial preparation, as well as a quiz and creative writing assignments. Your students will have so much fun putting Goldilocks on trial that they won't even realize how much they're learning.If you're interested in other mock trial materials, check out my 'The Third Little Pig vs. The Big, Bad Wolf: A Studen
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4th - 6th
Also included in: Stage Your Own Mock Trial Activity Bundle - Print
Maggot Man- Forensic Entomology Lab Investigation
Maggot Man is an engaging Forensic Entomology Lab Investigation that your Forensics students will LOVE. This lab a student-directed activity that requires students to plan and execute their own experiment to observe the life cycle of a blowfly. They will then use this knowledge to help investigators solve a crime. What's Included: ⭐Student Lab Sheet (2 pages) ⭐Teacher instructions and set up ⭐Maggot Man chart Are your students learning from home? This activity can be done at home using househ
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9th - 12th
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Fairy Tale on Trial Script - Little Red Riding Hood vs Big Bad Wolf
Teach students about the judicial branch through a fairy tale on trial activity. They will learn how to prepare a case for court, question witnesses, and use critical thinking skills to prepare for trial. This is a memorable activity that will help your students understand how a character's actions affect their credibility.
Grades:
2nd - 6th
Opening & Closing Statements (arguments) Explanation & Templates
This is a detailed explanation and outline for both opening and closing arguments, as used in competition mock trials. Along with the explanation, there is a template for students to fill out, almost like an outline that will help them organize their ideas to help them write their overall statement. Perfect for English, Speech, History, and Law Classes. Great to get students up and talking in the classroom in a fun and engaging way! No prep for teachers! Print and go or upload and go! Avai
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7th - 12th
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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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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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History of Forensics Logo Design Challenge Project and Gallery Walk
Forensics & Print and Go This Logo Design Challenge is a creative way to introduce or review historic developments in the field of forensic science without boring notes! This two part activity starts with a challenge to create a logo which represents someone who has made significant contribution to the world of forensic science. Students then need to justify why they designed their logo the way they did. Part 2 of the activity is a Gallery walk. The Product includes the documents you wil
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8th - 11th
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Also included in: Introduction to Forensics Activity Collection
Economics/Personal Financial Literacy- Real Life Simulation- Job Application
The Job Application is a supplemental document to the Real Life Simulation. In this project each student uses the concepts and terminology learned from the past units covering the topics of personal finance and consumerism. Students receive a “reality check” and throughout the simulation get a real understanding of what it takes to survive on their own in the real world. As the project progresses students engage in group discussion, make important decisions affecting them personally, and use t
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10th - 12th
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Serial Killer Student Projects
With this project, your students will select from some of the world's most prolific and well-known serial killers, and will immerse themselves in the world of forensic behavioral analysis and research. Students are asked to complete a research paper and PowerPoint, and are provided a detailed outline to ensure that their research is completed in its entirety, and gives a thorough overview of their selected serial killer. A teacher rubric for grading student projects and presentations is includ
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9th - 12th, Adult Education
Lawyers in Hollywood - STUDENT CHOICE! Film Analysis Project
Excellent (and super fun) comprehensive research project for any Street Law, Law, Criminal Justice, or Civics course that deals with the responsibilities of a lawyer. Students LOVE this project!! It is such a blast- and they learn so much! Students choose a lawyer from their favorite law-related movie or tv show to research the responsibilities of practicing law. This is easily Common Core aligned, requiring use of primary/secondary sources and is writing oriented.I offered extra credit to my st
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9th - 12th
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How to Create a Classroom Mock Trial
Here is a handout I gave to another faculty member who was inquiring how I conducted my mock trials in class. There are detailed steps on how to create and conduct a mock trial in the classroom. This is can be used in Middle School and High School.There is also a section for steps in a trial with flash cards that can be used for the students
Grades:
7th - 12th
CREATE A MURDER MYSTERY PARTY | LAW STUDENT PROJECT
This Murder Mystery Party project is a fun way for students to implement their learning of law concepts in a unique and engaging way. Students will develop critical thinking skills as they creatively come up with a victim, crime, storyline, characters, and more! This project supplies everything that students need to be successful, all they need is their creative thinking skills. This project is perfect for a criminal law or business law class.The project is designed for the students to complete
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9th - 12th
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WORLD PRISONS PROJECT BUNDLE | Criminal / Business Law
This assignment is a great way for students to learn about world prisons, the criminal system, and the struggles that come with incarceration. In this bundle, you will be given the project instructions and rubric for students to complete a project over a world prison. You also will be given an escape room over important facts on prisons and incarceration. Lastly, you will be given a presentation slide that contains supplemental videos and links to aid in discussion over the topic of world prison
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
Do Crime Victims Have Rights? (CANADA)
As I say in the introduction to this product, "The road to an official recognition that Canadian victims of crime have rights has been a long and rocky one." The Canadian Victims Bill of Rights Act only came into existence in 2015, creating four areas in which victims' rights to information, protection, restitution and participation in the process (by making your views about decisions made by law professionals) were established. Your students' assignment is to investigate these four areas more d
Grades:
11th - 12th
Also included in: Canadian Law Studies Bundle II
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