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Black History Month criminal justice - law teacher manuals
Ancient Rome: Twelve Tables of Roman Law Using Classroom as Courtroom
This is my favorite lesson for teaching about Ancient Rome, and it's the favorite of many other teachers as well. You receive a four-six hour unit plan for studying ancient Roman law through engagement and interaction between the teacher and the class and classmates themselves.
More importantly, it is a complete set of plans for active and exciting learning that involves creating a mock Roman courtroom in your classroom (based on historical fact) and judging up to THREE real court trials from
Grades:
5th - 10th
HIDDEN FIGURES ACTIVITY PACKET
The movie Hidden Figures is a great way to teach about important Black History and the contributions of women to the NASA program. But, you don't want to have your students just watch the movie! Engage them with higher level thinking activities before and after the movie. This easy to read manual includes teacher directions, templates for ease of use and even photographs showing student examples. Strategies Include: BioPoem - A poem that describes a historical figure in 11 lines in order to sum
Grades:
4th - 7th
Mock Trial Bundle including Instruction Sheet, Script, Worksheets, and 5 cases
The 11-page instruction download contains a step by step process for conducting a mock trial in your classroom. Included in these instructions are student roles, classroom set-up, a script for all participants, student worksheets to help prepare the case, a list of a few objections that I typically hear in my classroom, and the process to make a witness an expert witness. These instructions will work with most mock trial cases out there. Also included in this bundle are 5 original mock trial ca
Grades:
9th - 12th, Higher Education
BIOGRAPHY TEACHING IDEAS
Are you looking for new ways to teach biographies? Are you tired of the same ole’ lesson? Try the Biography Book! Included in this book are 20 different teaching strategies to bring biographies to life in your classroom.This easy to read manual includes teacher directions, templates for ease of use and even photographs showing student examples. Strategies Include: Attribute Graph - This is a graph that shows the attributes of a historical figure, an inventor, an ordinary citizen or a character f
Grades:
4th - 7th
Also included in: SOCIAL STUDIES STRATEGIES BUNDLE
Planner For Teacher
Feel free to customize this planner based on the teacher's preferences and specific needs. Encouraging teachers to regularly update and revisit this planner can help them stay organized and aligned with their teaching goals.1. Personal Information:Full Name:Academic Degrees:Contact Information:Email:Phone:Office Hours:2. Teaching Philosophy:Briefly describe your teaching philosophy.Highlight key values and principles that guide your approach to education.3. Classroom Management:Describe your app
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Not Grade Specific
Routines and Procedures Checklist FREEBIE
It is Back to School season! Don't forget the TONS of routines and procedures you need to teach your students this year. I always seem to forget at least one! Just print this checklist to make sure you go over it all. There are also blank spaces for you to write in some extras that might be specific to your school or classroom.Thanks for downloading this free resource! Please leave a comment below.
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Not Grade Specific
On this day in history...Year long calendar
This makes a great Bellringer or Warm-up activity. Events are listed Jan 1-Dec 31st. Brief enough that students could do research to find out more. Consise and in one place. Used https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history and promotional calendar by WorldStrides Travel Company
Grades:
4th - 12th
Black History Month African American Astronauts Presentation | February Activity
This is a classroom resource and activity to engage in and is perfect to celebrate Black History Month which is observed in February, or any time you are studying about African American History. Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history. Also known as African American History Month. Since 1976, every U.S. president has officially designated the month of February as Black History Month. Other cou
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4th - 12th
Also included in: Black History Month | 100 African Americans Biography and Activity.
How to Conduct a Mock Trial in your Classroom with Worksheets and Script
This 11-page download contains a step by step process for conducting a mock trial in your classroom. Included in these instructions are student roles, classroom set-up, a script for all participants, student worksheets to help prepare the case, a jury questionnaire, a list of a few objections that I typically hear in my classroom, and the process to make a witness an expert witness. You can add any or all of my mock trials (1 - 5) to these instructions or use a different one. These instructions
Grades:
9th - 12th, Higher Education
Teacher's Guide for "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
Step into a world of compelling narratives, thought-provoking themes, and profound societal impact with our comprehensive teacher's guide for "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson. This meticulously crafted resource is designed to ignite engaging and enlightening discussions, while providing meaningful activities that foster critical thinking, empathy, and a deep understanding of the complexities within the criminal justice system.Embark on a transformative journey as you guide your students through t
Grades:
9th - 12th
Black Lives Matter: "Shut up and dribble" Instagram Response by LeBron James
An excellent resource to build capacity and understanding around Black Lives Matter.BACKGROUNDER:More than two years ago, Fox News television host Laura Ingraham asked LeBron James to “shut up and dribble” when the NBA player was publicly critical of U.S. President Donald Trump.Here is LeBron James's response to that silencing and to the DEATH OF GEORGE FLOYD IN MINNEAPOLIS BY POLICE (May 25th, 2020).In the wake of widespread protests about racial injustices following the death of George Floyd,
Grades:
6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Teacher's Guide: #yotambien
Tons of resources to choose from to teach #yotambien as a class novel! Whether you are using it with true novices in Spanish 1 or intermediate students in Spanish 4, you have many choices at your fingertips! Select from plenty of activities to help students get to know the characters, expand their vocabulary, dig into the serious and relevant themes addressed, as well as reflect and grow personally.Props to Vanessa Monell vimonell7@gmail.com for her amazing work on this comprehensive, creative g
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Gratitude Journals/Gratitude Maps Journal Set - BLACK HISTORY MONTH
This 2024 Gratitude Journal/Gratitude Maps Journal set in a Black History Month theme is a quick and easy way to jot down your daily gratitude's on a monthly journal "map" and again at the conclusion of the year to recap your most significant memories of each month on a year-view journal map.These "Gratitude Maps" are designed to chronicle a daily gratitude onto a one month "map" whilst on-the-go in your busy Teacher life. The set also includes a year overview page too, allowing you to add a sig
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Not Grade Specific
Also included in: Classroom Decor Bundle - BLACK HISTORY MONTH CLASSROOM DECOR
Social Justice 12 Course Overview (Outline)
course overview for Social Justice 12 based on the B.C. curriculum. Includes: unit title, description, essential questions to be addressed, curricular competencies, content knowledge, assessment and main goals.
Grades:
11th - 12th
Fortunato Missing Person Report (Teacher)
In the matter of Fortunato, an intriguing case unfolds after an in-depth analysis of Edgar Allan Poe's masterpiece, 'The Cask of Amontillado.' Dive into the shadows of this riveting tale, where mystery, deception, and revenge intertwine. Through careful scrutiny, the truth behind Fortunato's fate will be unveiled, shedding light on the depths of human nature. Stay tuned for a gripping narrative that transcends the pages of literature and enters the realm of investigation.Immerse your students in
Grades:
9th - 12th
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Also included in: Fortunato Missing Person Report Bundle
Intro to Law and Justice: 13 Week FLEX Full Course
Designed for independent or companion study, this digital download resource includes a full 13-week FLEX course designed to enrich your learner’s understanding of the text: Whatever Happened to Justice by Richard Maybury. Each week students are given a weekly reading assignment, video with multi-media presentation, discussion/ essay questions, and supplemental video/ article links for enrichment through the course syllabus. This Introduction to Law and Justice course will also be available on de
Grades:
8th - 12th
Civil Rights Full Lesson with Activities and Homework
This lesson provides standards driven work, activities, passages, videos, and homework to cover the civil rights movement
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Not Grade Specific
Intro to Law and Justice- Teacher's Guide & Course Syllabus
This resource includes a digital download of the full 13 week course syllabus & Teacher's Outline (PPTs can be purchased separately or in the BUNDLE) aimed at enriching your learner’s understanding of Common Law from the texts: Whatever Happened to Justice by Richard Maybury and Frederick Bastiat's The Law. Updated to October, 2023Designed for companion or independent study, I provide text specific discussion questions, appropriate cultural literacy terms, supplemental videos, discussion to
Grades:
9th - 12th
Writing About Great African-Americans - 5 Days of Writing Activities & Lessons
This unit includes five days of writing lessons and activities that highlight just a few great African-Americans that changed history. The lessons this week will touch on the background of African-Americans who have been explorers in a variety of fields such as science, politics, sports, and humanitarian needs.
The writing lessons in this packet will spend one day studying and writing about each of the following people: Harriet Tubman, George Washington Carver, Jackie Robinson, Thurgood Mars
Grades:
K - 2nd
Multicult. Lit for Social Justice & Writing: The Undefeated/Black History Month
The teacher guide to Kwame Alexander's The Undefeated will utilize the text to explore the realities of the African American experience from the 1700s to contemporary times, through its powerful poetry and illustrations. The mentor text also serves, like many others in this series, as a fluid introduction into differences that students may or may not have experienced, offering natural opportunities for “mirrors and windows” through literature, as well as opportunities to connect with social jus
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3rd - 5th
Black History: The Ella Fitzgerald Story
This dynamic Powerpoint with presenter/teachers notes! and embedded videos, tells the inspiring story of Jazz vocalist Ella Fitzgerald. Her rags to riches story from the poor streets in Harlem 1930's to becoming the Fist Lady of Song and the Queen of swing. By telling Ella's dramatic and vibrant story, this Powerpoint illustrates the HARLEM RENAISSANCE, BLACK HISTORY and African American culture.There are 43 colorful slides, with black background and white text.There are 11 videos of Ella perfo
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Complete List of Spanish Children's Literature for Black History Month
This is a complete list of children’s literature (nearly 50 titles) across multiple genres that you can use in your classroom during the month of February. These titles are great for classroom use in bilingual, dual language, Spanish immersion, or other Spanish as a second language programs. Why spend hours looking for resources when I have done the leg work for you? This download also comes with a free link for determining the Lexile level for any books on this list, or any other Spanish lit
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Not Grade Specific
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MURDER - Transforming Murderous Mindsets
A gut wrenching deep dive into the minds of mass murderers and the psychological evaluation and response to their quotes and comments by an exorcist and theologian acquainted with the demonic. Divine guidance to transform murderous mindsets and lift you up to where you belong.Mass killings and shootings have gone from being a rare occurrence to a horrific, common and daily occurrence in the United States. Shootings and killings now occur in places of worship, schools, movie theaters, grocery sto
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Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Hamilton: The Musical - "Immigrants - We get the job done!"
This lesson utilizes only about the first 15 min of "Hamilton: The Musical" to discuss immigrants in the US. Students are encouraged to think critically about and share their experiences as descendants of immigrants or immigrants themselves, as the teacher provides prompts for listening and discussion with each song. A follow-along handout is provided.Optional homework assignment is provided that asks students to learn about their family's immigration story.
Grades:
7th - 12th
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