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Criminal justice - law outline pdfs
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
The Zodiac Killer w/key
The unsolved killing spree of the Zodiac Killer is chronicled in this summary. The unknown assassin wearing the 'executioner's mask' terrorized the San Francisco area during the late 1960s and early 70s. I've included a resource page with an answer key.
Grades:
10th - 12th, Higher Education
The West Memphis Three
Convicted by the evidence, or by "satanic panic?" The evidence for and against the West Memphis Three is analyzed.
Grades:
10th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
The US Constitution - Cheat Sheet
The Constitution has never been easier to teach or to learn. With the use of this one page organizer, students will find it easy to ace Constitution Assessments - including STATE TESTS!! Most questions can be readily answered through this intuitive and informative tool!! A great resource for Government and Civics teachers at all levels!!Topics:Preamble explainedArticlesAmendmentsBig IdeasKey Concepts*Color-coded for all of your visual learners.1 page front and back.
Grades:
6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Jim Jones and Jonestown
The story of Jim Jones and the horrific events at the mass suicide in Jonestown are detailed.
Grades:
10th - 12th, Higher Education
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Mock Trial Guidelines and Graphic Organizers
Secondary students love to persuade and prove a point. Why not harness their super sceptic powers by facilitating a mock trial? These mock trial resources work perfectly when paired with literature, current events, or historical events.
You and your students can choose to use the Pre-made Mock Trial Scenarios (in this store) or create your own based upon:
-events in literature,
-events in history,
-current events,
-or scenarios created by your students.
This PDF includes:
- Trial Roles Page
Grades:
5th - 10th
Historic Supreme Court Rulings
Hello, this is my reference sheet for significant Supreme Court landmarks in history. I've tried to include as much information as possible without overwhelming my students. Additionally, I've created a quick fill-in-the-blank worksheet to help my students with their studies
Grades:
10th - 12th
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Inside the Rampage Killer
I've presented a nice summary of what is known about rampage and spree killers. I've also incorporated summaries of some of the more notorious killings. Some of the cases have handouts with answer keys. Some handouts follow the handout while others will require additional research away from the article.
Grades:
10th - 12th, Higher Education
Genocide Case Study Pacing|World and US History| 10th, 11th, 12th Grade
This document accompanies the Genocide Case Study Project. Pacing is key in keeping students on track while doing research, but can be amended based on a school's schedule and teacher flexibility. Students work individually or in small groups and will pick a historic case of genocide to study, organize research, integrate GIS tracking effects of genocide and present their findings to the class. The project takes one full week of class time and provides students the ability to conduct in depth hi
Grades:
10th - 12th
David Koresh - The Wacko from Waco
Vernon Wayne Howell, aka - David Koresh, is detailed in this short summary. The story of the ATF raid on the Branch Davidian compound was the genesis for Oklahoma City and Timothy McVeigh.
Grades:
10th - 12th, Higher Education
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Bibliography: Critical Race Theory (w/Primary Sources)
This is an assorted list of primary and secondary sources meant to assist educators in helping their students, and themselves, become more knowledgeable on the topic of critical race theory. This bibliography includes references to books, articles, legal decisions, and other media that may be helpful in understanding more about the subject of critical race theory. These works may be most helpful in a classroom setting, but can be used in other settings as well. This downloadable PDF contains pri
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Grades:
9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Forensics Cornell Notes UNIT 1 Introduction to Forensic Science
Forensic Science: This organized Two Column,Cornell Style Notes, provides students with some scaffolding for text reading or lectures on processing a crime scene. Students will examine the history of forensic science, the CSI Effect, and various branches of forensicsCornell Notes are a great way to deepen student understanding of a topic beyond basic recall. Students are asked to synthesize and analyze the material as they take initial notes and then revise them with connections to activities a
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Grades:
8th - 11th
Also included in:Â Introduction to Forensics Activity Collection
The Sandy Hook Elementary School Massacre
The story of the mentally unstable 20 year old Adam Lanza and the massacre of 26 students and teachers at Sandy Hook Elementary is summarized.
Grades:
10th - 12th, Higher Education
FORENSICS Scaffolded Notes UNIT 2 The Crime Scene
Forensic Science: These organized Two Column Notes, Scaffolded Notes, provide students with some structure for text reading or lectures on processing a crime scene. Students will examine how to process a scene, the various types of evidence that might be collected, and look at entomology as a resource for determining the time of death.Scaffolded Notes are a great way to deepen student understanding of a topic beyond basic recall. Students are asked to synthesize and analyze the material as they
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Grades:
8th - 11th
Josef Fritzl - The Most Evil Father in the World
The story of Austrian Josef Fritzl, who imprisoned his daughter in the cellar beneath his house for 24 years, and who fathered 7 children with that same daughter, is included.
Grades:
10th - 12th, Higher Education
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American Law: Contemporary Issues (Immigration & Terrorism) OVERVIEW PDF
This is a unit overview and student worksheet for a semester-long Introduction to American Law class. This class is taught to students who have an interest in various facets of American Law, such as law enforcement and legal studies. McGraw Hill's Streetlaw: A Course in Practice Law (9th Edition) is the textbook that aligns with our course. Because I teach only a semester-long, as apposed to a year-long, course, I have chosen roughly half of the content within the book to cover. We cover 5 u
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8th - 12th
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Also included in:Â American Law: CONTEMP. ISSUES (Immigration/Terrorism) UNIT BUNDLE
American Law: Careers OVERVIEW PDF
This is a unit overview and student worksheet for a semester-long Introduction to American Law class. This class is taught to students who have an interest in various facets of American Law, such as law enforcement and legal studies. McGraw Hill's Streetlaw: A Course in Practice Law (9th Edition) is the textbook that aligns with our course. Because I teach only a semester-long, as apposed to a year-long, course, I have chosen roughly half of the content within the book to cover. We cover 5 u
Grades:
9th - 12th
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Also included in:Â American Law: CAREERS UNIT BUNDLE
Virginia Tech Massacre
Rampage Killer Seung-Hui Cho shoots and kills 32 students at Virginia Tech, the story is chronicled by reviewing the days leading toward the massacre.
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
Wonderland Avenue Murders
This is a summary of 70s porn star John Holmes and the Wonderland Avenue Murders. The full story can be seen in the Val Kilmer movie Wonderland. It's a great movie and tells the full story accurately.
Grades:
10th - 12th, Higher Education
Four Basic Responsibilities of Police - Teacher Guided Notes
Four Basic Responsibilities of Police - Teacher Guided Notes to be used in conjunction with additional PowerPoint.
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Not Grade Specific
Also included in:Â Four Basic Responsibilities of Police - Complete Lesson Materials
US History Regents Supreme Court Cases
A comprehensive summary of some of the Supreme Court Cases that frequently shows up on the New York US History Regents- explains the constitutional principle at stake and the impact that the decision had on society. Further explains which cases expanded the federal government powers, limited the federal government powers, expanded individual rights and limited them.
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Grades:
11th - 12th
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The Criminal Justice System: Trials
This worksheet is fill-in-the-blank style, and goes over the basics of trials in the criminal justice system. There are twenty-three fill-in-the-blank questions and five vocabulary matching questions.It goes with the reading in the textbook Government Alive! Power, Politics, and You, but it can be used without it.
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Grades:
8th - 12th
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Middle School - Criminal Psychology and Cold Cases - Outline
Have you ever been fascinated by the world of crime, mystery, and forensic science? Unearth the secrets behind unsolved mysteries in our Middle School Criminal Psychology and Cold Cases course!Course Highlights:The Zodiac Killer: Delve into the chilling case of the Zodiac Killer, one of history's most infamous unsolved mysteries. Decode cryptograms, explore suspects, and analyze the mind of a serial killer.Black Dahlia Murder: Investigate the haunting case of the Black Dahlia Murder and compare
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Grades:
6th - 8th
Bill process + legal research info sheets BC
Two color-able (printer-friendly) info sheets geared to British Columbia. 1. Legislature in BC + the process of a bill2. Legal Research (adv.): Summary of online resources. May be confusing to those not acquainted with these resources, but at least there's direction on where one can look!
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Grades:
12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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