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War Games - Movie Questions - Editable File, Answer Key, PDF, Word

By APUSH and Criminal Law Activities

This lesson provides movie questions for the 1983 movie War Games. Along with the movie questions, students are given the opportunity to explore the movie's themes "beyond the movie" with a continued question assignment. The movie takes

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Government, U.S. History

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Internet Activities, Printables, Movie Guides

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National Treasure Movie Guide, Questions, Worksheets and more

By APUSH and Criminal Law Activities

This assignment is intended for those classes that are government or history-related (government, civics, law, history). This assignment is to be used in conjunction with the movie National Treasure (2004) movie. This download includes 8 files.This

Subjects:

Civics, Government, U.S. History

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Activities, Internet Activities, Movie Guides

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Introduction to Jury Selection - Online Game - Editable File and .PDF

By APUSH and Criminal Law Activities

In this activity students will learn about how jury selection works. The online game allows students to choose between a Civil and Criminal Trial, and whether they are the plaintiff (or prosecutor) or the defense attorneys. They will then seat the

Subjects:

Government, Criminal Justice - Law

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Internet Activities

$1.99

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Confidentiality - Attorney/Client Privilege - The Buried Bodies Case

By APUSH and Criminal Law Activities

In this activity students will learn about how attorney-client privilege and confidentiality work and why they exist. Students are introduced to the real case of the Buried Bodies from the 1970s, and show their understanding of the case by

Subjects:

Civics, Government, Criminal Justice - Law

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Worksheets, Handouts, Independent Work Packet

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Gideon's Trumpet Movie Guide - with Answer Key, .PDF File, and Editable .DOC

By APUSH and Criminal Law Activities

This activity will help students to understand the Supreme Court case of Gideon v. Wainwright (1963). The 6th Amendment's safeguard of the Right to an Attorney is central to the case. This purchase includes 3 files: The movie questions in a .PDF

Subjects:

Government, Criminal Justice - Law

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Movie Guides

$1.99

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12 Angry Men Movie Questions, Editable DOC, Worksheet PDF, Answer Key

By APUSH and Criminal Law Activities

This assignment is intended for those classes that are government-related (government, civics, law). It works well as a teacher-centered activity or where students can work on it alone or in pairs.In this activity, students will learn about jury

Subjects:

Civics, Government, Criminal Justice - Law

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

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Landmark Supreme Court Cases Activity-Editable Handouts, PDF, DOC, Suggested Key

By APUSH and Criminal Law Activities

This assignment is intended for those classes that are government-related (government, civics, law). In this activity students are introduced to several Landmark Supreme Court decisions. There are 21 total court cases on this assignment. Students

Subjects:

Civics, Government, Criminal Justice - Law

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Activities, Internet Activities, Printables

$1.99

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Ranking The Roles of the President - Editable Handouts, Student Samples, More

By APUSH and Criminal Law Activities

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Civics, Government

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Activities, Internet Activities, Printables

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Steps in a Trial Poster - Criminal Law

By APUSH and Criminal Law Activities

This assignment is intended for those classes that are law-related (criminal law, government, civics). Have your students create a poster which illustrates the Steps in a Trial. This assignment covers 7 steps in a criminal trial. Students label each

Subjects:

Civics, Government, Criminal Justice - Law

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Projects, Internet Activities, Posters

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The Declaration of Independence - Online Reading, Questions, Beyond the Document

By APUSH and Criminal Law Activities

Subjects:

Civics, Government, Criminal Justice - Law

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Internet Activities

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Jury Selection Questions - Criminal Law PDF File, Editable File, Answer Key

By APUSH and Criminal Law Activities

This assignment is intended for those classes that are law-related (criminal law, government, civics). In this activity students will learn about juries and jury selection. The download includes a 12 (Twelve) Question Worksheet with questions about

Subjects:

Civics, Government, Criminal Justice - Law

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Activities, Internet Activities, Printables

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Advocacy Project for Students -School Topics - Government/Civics, Law, PDF, Word

By APUSH and Criminal Law Activities

This lesson is designed for those law and government classes that address the issue of advocacy and advocacy groups in their curriculum. While teaching students of the various advocacy groups (ACLU, SADD, etc.), it is helpful to have students

Subjects:

Civics, Government, Criminal Justice - Law

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Research, Projects, Internet Activities

$3.99

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Cold Case "Decomposed Body Near River" Video Episode for Law, Government/Civics

By APUSH and Criminal Law Activities

Cold Case "Decomposed Body Found Near River" -Video Episode for Law, Government/Civics, PDF, Word This assignment is intended for those classes that are law-related (criminal law, government, civics). The episodes are created for a general audience

Subjects:

Civics, Government, Criminal Justice - Law

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Activities, Internet Activities, Movie Guides

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Introduction to Lawyers - Bill of Rights Game; PDF and Editable Download

By APUSH and Criminal Law Activities

This assignment is intended for those classes that are law-related (criminal law, government, civics). Introduce your students to the Bill of Rights using this fun and interactive online game. Students become the lawyer and have to decide whether to

Subjects:

Government, Criminal Justice - Law

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Activities, Internet Activities, Games

$1.99

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Cold Case "Skeleton" - Video Episode for Law, Government/Civics, PDF, Word

By APUSH and Criminal Law Activities

Cold Case "Skeleton" - Video Episode for Law, Government/Civics, PDF, Word This assignment is intended for those classes that are law-related (criminal law, government, civics). The episodes are created for a general audience and were televised in

Subjects:

Civics, Government, Criminal Justice - Law

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Activities, Printables, Movie Guides

$1.99

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Criminal Law Current Event Presentation - Worksheet, Editable File, +2 Samples

By APUSH and Criminal Law Activities

This is a wonderful format for current event presentations for Criminal Law class. Each student creates a presentation to showcase their current event. One class period can be used for students to find their current event and create their slide

Subjects:

Government, Criminal Justice - Law

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Internet Activities

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Cold Case "Body Found in Trunk" -Video Episode for Law, Government/Civics, PDF

By APUSH and Criminal Law Activities

Cold Case "Body Found in Trunk" - Video Episode for Law, Government/Civics, PDF, Word This assignment is intended for those classes that are law-related (criminal law, government, civics). The episodes are created for a general audience and were

Subjects:

Civics, Government, Criminal Justice - Law

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Activities, Internet Activities, Movie Guides

$1.99

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Cold Case "Bodies Found Miles Apart" Video Episode for Law, Government/Civics

By APUSH and Criminal Law Activities

Cold Case "Bodies Found Miles Apart" - Video Episode for Law, Government/Civics, PDF, Word This assignment is intended for those classes that are law-related (criminal law, government, civics). The episodes are created for a general audience and

Subjects:

Civics, Government, Criminal Justice - Law

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Activities, Printables, Movie Guides

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Cold Case "Paint" -Video Episode for Criminal Law, Government, Civics, PDF, Word

By APUSH and Criminal Law Activities

Cold Case "Paint" - Video Episode for Law, Government/Civics, PDF, Word This assignment is intended for those classes that are law-related (criminal law, government, civics). The episodes are created for a general audience and were televised in the

Subjects:

Civics, Government, Criminal Justice - Law

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Activities, Printables, Movie Guides

$1.99

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APUSH How to Score the Thesis Point - Student Skills - American Revolution

By APUSH and Criminal Law Activities

Using the American Revolution (Period 3), students will learn how to write a proper thesis for the APUSH exam. This assignment only illustrates the format for writing the Thesis on the AP US History exam. The format presented will earn the scoring

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, U.S. History, Test Preparation

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Worksheets, Printables, Rubrics

$1.99

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

High School Public School Teacher Since 1996; Item Writer for State Curriculum and Testing in Michigan; Advanced Placement Teacher (AP Government (since 1998), AP US History (since 2008) and AP Comparative Goverment (since 2013)).

MY TEACHING STYLE

I use a Socratic Seminar for most of my lessons to help to engage students.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Yet to be added

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

Bachelor's of Arts from Oakland University, Michigan (1994) Teaching Certification (OU STEP Program) 1995 Masters in the Art of Teaching (Marygrove College) 1998

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Find the best activities for Government, U.S. History, and Criminal Law here. Some of you already know me by my website name "AthensDeSantis.com" which has been used in my classroom by students for years. Now you can find some of my best activities here! I hope that you enjoy them.

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Specialty, Social Studies, Civics, Government, U.S. History, Other (Social Studies), Criminal Justice - Law, Test Preparation