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Higher education criminal justice - law independent work packets
Controversy and the Criminal Justice System (Eric Garner Case)
This lesson will have students critically explore a contentious current event issue involving the cases of Michael Brown and Eric Garner. The lesson will invite students to examine the context and controversy that surrounds the two cases, although emphasis will be placed on the Eric Garner case. A thought-provoking Slide Presentation & accompanying handouts will prompt students to analyze a variety of news resources; all of which frame the issue in a particular way, and offer different expla
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
Forensic Case Study: Ballistics (The Mystery of Elm Street)
Designed to save you time and make teaching easier, use this case study can be used as reinforcement, as a formative assessment, or as a review! Students will read background information on the James Mitchell Shooting Case, review key details (police report) and forensic lab results and then complete analysis questions. Students will learn about techniques used to analyze ballistic evidence as well as the role of ballistic evidence in forensic investigations. Teacher answer key is included!Co
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in:Â Forensic Science Case Study Growing Bundle!
Forensic Case Study: Caught by a Horse Hair (The Murder of Nancy Titterton)
Designed to save you time and make teaching easier, use this case study can be used as reinforcement, as a formative assessment, or as a review! Students will read background information on the Nancy Titterton Murder Case, review key details (police report) and forensic lab results and then complete analysis questions. Students will learn about the importance and significance of hair as evidence in forensic investigations. Teacher guide, learning objectives, and answer key is included! Learn
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in:Â Forensic Science Hair as Evidence Activity Bundle
RICO Law Passage & Simulation Scenarios Sociology, Law, Government, US History
Do you have students asking about RICO law? This resource aims to help. It has a 1.5 page informational text that breaks down the history and how it is typically used. It comes with 8 scenarios for students to discuss and decide whether each has grounds for a RICO case. While designed for my sociology class, it could be used in Civics, US History, Law and Government classes.Note: The reading is Lexend which is designed for students with dyslexia.For more interesting activities to save you
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
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Also included in:Â Sociology Crime and Deviance Reinforcement Activity Bundle
Community Policing: Slides + Guided Notes
The Community Policing lesson is sourced from the U.S. Department of Justice and covers the following:Three components of community policingRoutine Activities TheorySARA problem solving modelCrime TriangleWhat's included:33 PowerPoint slidesGuided Notes (Word Doc, 11 pages for print)Instructions for Community Policing Project*This lesson is information-intensive and most appropriate for upper level high school and college students. The notes are one document but have been divided into two sectio
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
GUIDE TO THE CLASSIFICATION OF CRIME with Supplemental Worksheets
The guide provided is titled "General Guide to the Classification of Crime and Elements of Criminal Responsibility" and includes the following supplemental worksheets: 1) Learned Objectives, 2) Review and Problem-Solving, and 3) Workplace Application and Ethics. Also included are answer keys and a grading rubric.OUTLINE OF TOPICS COVERED:CLASSIFICATION OF CRIMESCriminal, Civil, and Moral ResponsibilityFelonies, Misdemeanors, and Petty OffensesBASIC ELEMENTS OF CRIMINAL CULPABILITYTHE PHYSICAL AC
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Community Policing: Slides + Guided Notes
The Community Policing lesson is sourced from the U.S. Department of Justice and covers the following:Three components of community policingRoutine Activities TheorySARA problem solving modelCrime TriangleWhat's included:33 slidesGuided Notes (11 pages for print)Instructions for Community Policing Project*This lesson is information-intensive and most appropriate for upper level high school and college students. The notes are one document but have been divided into two sections to cover over two
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
Also included in:Â Community Policing Multi-Lesson Unit: Slides + Guided Notes + Assignments
Crime Scene Investigation Multi-Lesson Unit: Slides + Guided Notes
The Crime Scene Investigation lesson is sourced from the U.S. Department of Justice and covers the following topics:Arriving at the scenePreliminary documentation and evaluation of the sceneProcessing the sceneCompleting and recording the crime scene investigationCrime scene equipmentWhat's included:55 slidesGuided Notes (13 pages, digital or print)[This is an advanced CSI lesson that is most appropriate for third level high school students or beginner college students. If you are looking for a
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
The U.S. Constitution, An American Experiment Webquest Bundle (Parts 1, 2, 3)
The U.S. Constitution, An American Experiment Webquest Bundle engages students through a journey from the event that caused the Constitutional Convention, to the convention, compromises, arguments, and ratification of the constitution, the Preamble, the Principles and constructs of the U.S. Constitution, and the Bill of Rights. The student workpacket is a comprehensive look at the document which is part of everyday life in the United States. Paragraph writing, critical thinking, are incorp
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Forensics Case Study: Beyond the Bloodstains: The O.J. Simpson Case and the DNA
Designed to save you time and make teaching easier, use this case study can be used as a substitute lesson, as an introduction, as reinforcement, as a formative assessment, or as a review! Students will read background information on the O.J. Simpson Murder Case and its importance in the use of DNA evidence in criminal investigations. in which fingerprints were lifted from a deceased individual, review key details (police report) and forensic lab results and then complete analysis questions.
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in:Â Forensic Science Case Study Growing Bundle!
Just Mercy Writing Prompts for Essays or Paragraphs
To be used with the YA or adult version of Bryan Stevenson's, Just MercyIncluded in this set are 12 prompts in a Google Slideshow that are to be used to spark critical thinking in students. You can use distribute these via your LMS or they can be projected on the board. You can give students the option of responding to one of the twelve, or assign them all as they correspond to the the topics presented throughout the text. This is perfect for a sub day as it can be used as a stand alone quick wr
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in:Â Full Unit: Bryan Stevenson's, Just Mercy
LEGAL SUMMATION Persuasive Structure Worksheet Packet QCAA Legal Studies
This resource is perfect for middle or high schoolers who are producing and creating their own LEGAL SUMMATIONS. This detailed explainer and scaffold provides a great launchpad for the extension of ideas and techniques associated with the legal argument!This resource is aligned with the QCAA Legal Studies Syllabus. I use some of these worksheets as posters for my classroom and create a flip book for student reference.Legal Summation Scaffold includes:- a 5 paragraph structured layout and suggest
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Forensics Case Study: Resilient Fingerprints - Glove of Skin
Designed to save you time and make teaching easier, use this case study can be used as an introduction, as reinforcement, as a formative assessment, or as a review! Students will read background information on the Percy Smith Murder Case in which fingerprints were lifted from a deceased individual, review key details (police report) and forensic lab results and then complete analysis questions. Students will learn about the resiliency of fingerprints and about the importance and significance o
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in:Â Forensic Science Case Study Growing Bundle!
Forensics Case Study: The Imprint of Guilt: The Birth of Fingerprint Evidence
Designed to save you time and make teaching easier, use this case study can be used as reinforcement, as a formative assessment, or as a review! Students will read background information on the First Case in which fingerprint evidence was used to solve a Murder Case, review key details (police report) and forensic lab results and then complete analysis questions. Students will learn about the importance and significance of hair as evidence in forensic investigations. Teacher guide, learning
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in:Â Forensic Science Case Study Growing Bundle!
US History - U.S. Constitution, An American Experiment Webquest - Part 1
The U.S. Constitution, An American Experiment Webquest engages students through a journey from the event that caused the Constitutional Convention, to the convention, compromises. The student workpacket is a comprehensive look at the document which is part of everyday life in the United States. Paragraph writing, critical thinking, are incorporated into this webquest both within the workpacket and the online interactive elements. The end products are three quiz assessments and an argumentat
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
September 11th and 102 Minutes
This bundle includes a slide show, reading questions and movie questions. This slide show presents a in depth overview of Osama Bin Laden, Al Qaeda and September 11th. After reviewing the slide show students will be prepared to view the documentary 102 Minutes The morning of September 11, 2001 is shown through multiple video cameras in New York City, from the moment the first WTC tower is hit until after both towers collapse. Questions for the movie as well as reading questions for the book 102
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
US History - U.S. Constitution, An American Experiment Webquest - Part 3
The U.S. Constitution, An American Experiment Webquest Part 3 engages you through a journey of the core principles, branches of government, and the Bill of Rights of the U.S. Constitution. The final products are multiple choice assessments (quizzes, 45 total questions), and an Argumentative Essay. The workpacket is a comprehensive look at the document which is part of everyday life in the United States.To view the webquest without the workpacket visit the link below.U.S. Constitution, An America
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
US History - U.S. Constitution, An American Experiment Webquest - Part 2
The U.S. Constitution, An American Experiment Webquest Part 2 engages you through a journey after some of compromises of the Constitutional Convention, and a discussion of the U.S. Constitution’s intent about slavery, the ideas of the Federalists and Anti-Federalists, and the Ratification Process. A deep dive into the Articles within the U.S. Constitution is the culminating project. The workpacket is a comprehensive look at the document which is part of everyday life in the United States.To vie
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Plea Bargain Article & Questions -Forensic Science, Criminal Justice, Government
Are you looking for a great article to incorporate into your forensic science, criminal justice, or government class? This article weighs the benefits and drawbacks of plea bargains, which makes students think critically about the justice system and potential ways the system could be improved.This article could be easily given as a great class lesson for a substitute or discussed as a class, with reflection questions at the end.
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
BLM: Policing the Police
The Black Lives Matter Movement is more in the news than ever. For many secondary students, the only exposure that they get to the current events surrounding BLM is through social media or secondhad from relatives. It is essential that we expose them to fact based information around the movement.*This assignment/lesson can be used with in person or remote students.*This document includes worksheet/activities about the following:-a worksheet including infographics and articles around victims of p
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Just Mercy Chapter Questions
I've developed chapter questions for "Just Mercy" to help keep my students current in their reading requirements. A total of 24 pages, and while some chapters have more questions than others, the average number of questions per chapter is 10.I use this in a class called "Writing in the Liberal Arts." I use it with high school students who are taking the class for college credit, so I feel as though it's appropriate for high school and college students.And, for what it's worth, I have a PhD in cu
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11th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
"Trial" by Patterson - study guide / book club
"Trial" by Richard North Patterson -There is no book study guide on the Internet!!! So, I created this one! (again!)This 6-page study guide includes three parts* prereading = true/false and short answer questions related to characters and themes* during reading = how long will it take you to read?, links to interviews and interview comparisons, and more* postreading = questions to generate group discussion, and suggested "next reads"This is the 31st study guide I have created for my Zoom book cl
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Elements of a Contract Review Sheet
Students will fill out this google doc over elements of contracts. It contains three main parts: Exploring the Elements of a contract, You be the judge of situations, and case studies. * This does not have an answer key since most of the google doc is based off students defending their choices.
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
Also included in:Â Contract Law Activities
Israel/Palestine Conflict: Slide Show and Documentary
This bundle includes a slide show, a notes handout, an introduction to the documentary and the documentary questions. The slide show reviews the basic background of the Israeli/Palestine conflict. Students will be provided with an overview of a conflict and the issues that continue to exist in the Middle East. Included is also a background handout for the Academy Award winning documentary One Day in September which relives the terror attacks on the Munich Olympics. Perfect for distance learning
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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