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Middle school criminal justice - law resources for Easel Activities
Criminal Cases Investigation Research Activity | Law & Justice | Civics
Examining Criminal Cases can be a fun way to teach the skills of research and analysis in a Law & Justice or Government & Civics class!This is a research activity in which students are directed to a website providing information on a number of current criminal cases. The cases are updated frequently, and students have much variety in the types of cases they can investigate. The handouts direct students to thoroughly research 5 of the cases and to compile information in the graphic orga
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
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Maze Escape from Alcatraz Puzzle Worksheet
The power has gone down and the doors are open! Can you help the prisoner escape his jail cell in time?
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2nd - 12th
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The Code of Hammurabi - World History Interactive Reading Assignment
Introduce your students to one history's most famous rulers and examine first-hand a selection of the laws he created! Students will be engaged during this interactive lesson, geared toward great discussion and debate!Save 30% when you purchase the Early Civilizations Activity Bundle!
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6th - 10th
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Also included in:Â Prehistory and Early Civilizations - World History Activity Bundle!
GSE SS8CG5 Juvenile Offenders in Georgia: Interactive for Google Slides
Extensive digital guided lesson for Juvenile Offenders in Georgia. Aligned to the GSE for SS8CG5a-c.The slides are scaffolded to build understanding. Slides are hyperlinked for students to gather information about how the Georgia court system treats juvenile offenders. Students will gather information from videos & hyperlinked sites. They will answer questions and drag & drop tiles using the information gathered.Slides include...♦ Difference Between Delinquent Acts and Unruly Behaviors♦
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8th
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GSE SS8CG4 Judicial Branch in Georgia: Interactive for Google Slides
Extensive digital guided lesson for the Judicial Branch in Georgia. Aligned to the GSE for SS8CG4a-d.The slides are scaffolded to build understanding. Slides are hyperlinked for students to gather information about the judicial branch in Georgia state government. Students will gather information from videos & hyperlinked sites. They will answer questions and drag & drop tiles using the information gathered.Slides include...♦ Overview of Judicial Branch♦ How Judges Are Selected♦ Dual Purp
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8th
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Learn about the Justices of the Supreme Court - Internet Activity
28 printable pages for students to learn about the Justices of the Supreme Court. Students search the INTERNET using a laptop, tablet or smart phone to learn about the current Justices:Ketanji Brown Jackson, Amy Coney Barrett, Brett M. Kavanaugh, Neil M. Gorsuch, John G. Roberts, Jr., Clarence Thomas, Samuel A. Alito, Sonia Sotomayor, Elena Kagan.Students also investigate some of the former Justices of the Supreme Court:Stephen G. BreyerRuth Bader Ginsburg, Sandra Day O’Connor, Anthony M. Kenne
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Grades:
7th - 12th
Also included in:Â Supreme Court BUNDLE
Supreme Court - Learn about Landmark Cases - Internet Activity
27 printable or digital pages for students to research landmark cases that appeared before the supreme court. Students use a laptop, tablet or smart phone to search the INTERNET to identify the petitioner and respondent, the location, the lawyers and Chief Justice, the origination, the issue, the result, and the importance of the case to today:Marbury v. Madison (1803), McCulloch v. Maryland (1819). Gibbons v. Ogden (1824), Dred Scott v. Sandford (1857), Schenck v. United States (1919),Brown v.
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Grades:
7th - 12th
Also included in:Â Supreme Court BUNDLE
Forensics Word Search Puzzle
Here's a 25 term Word Search to introduce new terms students will encounter when learning about Forensics.This Word Search with answer key can be used to introduce to new material, or as extra credit. This is also a great activity to leave for your class for when you have a substitute or for students who finish work early or need extra credit. Answer key included. File is a PDF.Hope this makes your life easier!Words in this resource:AccelerantArsonAutopsyBallisticsCaliberCombustionCompositeCoreC
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7th - 10th
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Forensics Activity: Forensic Science & the Law (The Bill of Rights)
Make teaching Forensics easy with this Forensics Activity: The Bill of Rights.Students will briefly review the Bill of Rights using situational examples. A simple, 10-15 minute activtiy, this product is designed to accompany my Forensics Unit 1 Plan, Foresic Science & the Law! Use this product alone or get the entire Forensics Unit 1 Bundle. Forensics Unit 1 Bundle includes:Unit Plan 1Unit 1 TestOptional video links, lab links, and optional activities (via active links in the unit plan)Ac
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Also included in:Â Forensics Unit 1 Bundle: Introduction to Forensics & the Law (7 Products!)
Royal Canadian Mounted Police Coloring Word Scramble Crossword & Wordsearch
Engage young learners with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Coloring Word Scramble Crossword & Wordsearch activity pack. This educational resource combines creative expression with cognitive challenges, offering a unique exploration of Canada's iconic law enforcement agency. Students can enjoy coloring RCMP-themed illustrations, unravel word scrambles, tackle crosswords, and embark on word searches. This multi-dimensional approach fosters language skills, problem-solving abilities, a
Grades:
6th - 10th
Also included in:Â Canadian History-Geography BUNDLE
Teaching Tolerance Anti Bias Framework Stations Activities
Teaching Tolerance anti-bias framework supports to ensure your students will learn that they are more biased than they think. They take a bias test created by Harvard, watch an unforgettable poetry slam by a student about racism, learn about the "Whiteness Project" grapple with the Trolley Problem, watch a film called "Glory", and discuss "code switching". Students will use critical thinking, reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills while enjoying the rigor and creativity of this lesson
Grades:
8th - 11th
Also included in:Â Social Emotional Learning Curriculum Lessons Activities
Child Labor Nonfiction Digital Book - pairs with Iqbal novel Francesco D'Adamo
This Product Includes:one 14 page nonfiction book about the topic of child laborBook includes language appropriate for beginning EL studentsEach page has defined words and pictures to build comprehension (view preview for example pages)Book discusses United States and international laws and organizations, as well as statistics5 post-reading discussion questions This digital e-book pairs well as a nonfiction supplement to the novel Iqbal by Francesco D'Adamo, or can be taught on it's own.
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2nd - 11th
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Arsenic and Old Lace 1944 Movie Fact Sheet, Quiz, Teacher Notes and Keys (Easel)
Cary Grant in a dark comedy about his 2 Aunts who murder men, aninsane Uncle who thinks he is Teddy Roosevelt, and a murderous brother.Certificate of Copyright Registration: TXu 2-159-163:Limited permission to reproduce this worksheet: Purchase of this worksheet entitles an individual to reproduce pages for the student/s. It is unlawful to reproduce this worksheet for profitable gain.Movies have a rating between NR, G, PG, and PG-13. Viewer discretion is advised.The views and opinions expressed
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Grades:
7th - 12th
Forensics Unit 11 Test: Blood Evidence
This test accompanies my Forensics Unit Plan 11: Blood Evidence. This test assesses:Basic vocabularyPresumptive tests for blood, blood typesBlood type probabilityDifference between animal and human bloodAngle of impact, circle of convergence, point of origin, and blood spatter pattern scenario evaluation.Use this test alone, with my Forensics Unit 11 Plan, my Unit 11 PPT (Blood Evidence) or get the Complete Forensics Unit 11 Resource Package.Answer Key and Math Work is included!
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6th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Forensics Unit 11: Blood Evidence Basic Resource Bundle
The Judicial Branch: From Bottom to Top
This is a self-paced activity for students that works at a number of levels. The goal is to give students an overview of the judicial process from the beginning of the case through to the United States Supreme Court. The packet follows a criminal case from the offense itself through the appeal. Students will learn terms like "jurisdiction" and "appellate" as well as understand key concepts like the importance of jury duty. The packet can be given as homework or works well for substitutes in clas
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6th - 12th
Mock Trial How-to Packet
This packet provides information on the process of conducting a mock trial for a novel or for any historical event. With most class sizes, you will need to conduct two trials with the jury and trial teams switching roles. The packet includes:Roles for the mock trialThe process for assigning roles and prepping for the trialTips on prepping and conducting the trialJury tracking sheetsReflection on the trial and the social dilemma of deciding when a crime is justified.The Easel Activity allows stu
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8th - 12th, Higher Education
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Forensic Science Vocabulary Quiz - Editable Worksheet
Here's a 25 question Vocabulary Quiz designed as a very easy to grade matching word bank exam. File is in Microsoft Word so you can easily edit it to your liking. Answer Key is included. There's even a page for the students with the word list and suggested web sites for them to get definitions from. Hope this makes your life easier!Words on the quiz:AccelerantAutopsyBallisticsCircumstantial EvidenceComposite DrawingContusionCoronerEvidenceFelonyFilamentsForensic ScienceLaceration Latent Evidence
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8th - 11th
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Immigration - Writing Prompts (Mexico)
23 printable or digital pages of writing prompts on immigration: Building a wall at the border, The purpose of border barriers, Why people migrate to the US, The dangers of crossing the border illegally (river, desert, bridge, etc), Rules about borders, How to enter the US legally, Deporting undocumented immigrants, National Guard soldier duties, US Customs and Border Protection agents duties, Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents duties, Being kind (Emma Lazarus poem), Breaking the law, Me
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7th - 12th
Carry Nation and the Temperance Movement
Students enjoy this video attached to a writing prompt and coloring page on the story of Carry Nation and the Temperance Movement, the late 19th century American reformer whose extreme tactics to end drinking in America made her a cult hero. This video is appropriate at the 8th grade level because of the Reform Movement unit, specifically temperance. It may work in other grade levels/subjects as well. The lyrics are provided along with a coloring page that provides space to summarize a scene.
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5th - 11th
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Forensics Unit 1 Key Vocabulary Crossword: Forensic Science & the Law
Make teaching Forensics easy with this Unit Plan 1 Crossword, Foresic Science & the Law! Introduce key vocabulary in a fun way. Use this product alone or get the entire Forensics Unit 1 Bundle. Teacher answer key provided! Related Product:Forensics Unit 1 Bundle includes:Unit Plan 1Unit 1 TestOptional labs and activities (via active links in the unit plan)Activity: Society's Major CrimesFREE Bonus File: Unit 1 Powerpoint - Forensic Science & the LawThe unit plan contains SIOP, gifte
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Also included in:Â Forensics Unit 1 Bundle: Introduction to Forensics & the Law (7 Products!)
Legal Terms - practice court vocab in a news story (Great for 12 Angry Men)
I've used this to teach journalism and Twelve Angry Men; it is also useful in government and criminal law courses.The legal jargon used in relation to court trials can be easily confused or difficult to follow. This activity helps students acquaint themselves with the legal terms while having fun creating a made-up crime trial.The Easel activity is meant to be done first as it acquaints students with the terms and allows them to practice applying them as they are meant to be used.For a MOCK TRI
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8th - 12th, Higher Education
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MONSTER: Test + Key
After reading the book Monster by Walter Dean Myers, give your students this book test to review the story elements and check their reading comprehension.I'd love to hear how this product worked for you so please leave me a review.Click to Follow:https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Sellers-Im-Following/Add/Knowstuff
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6th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Novel Test Bundle: End-of-Book Assessments for 30+ Commonly Taught Novels
Death Penalty Video Analysis of Todd Willingham
Reflective critique and analysis of Texas judicial system's crime and punishment public policy surrounding capital punishment and the death penalty.Movie review and analysis handout guides student attention and focus, breaking down important information in multiple formats to engage different learning styles. Adaptable and versatile movie activity. Effective used for face to face instruction or online instruction. I have used it for hybrid, face to face, asynchronous online and synchronous onli
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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SS8H7: Booker T. Washington, W.E.B. DuBois and Alonzo Herndon
Two page resource to help students compare and contrast the goals, challenges and best accomplishments of three of the most prominent racial reformists during the New South Era. Aligns with Georgia standard SS8H7. Resource is to be used as an extension activity, homework or collaborative assignment after the teacher's lesson.
Grades:
7th - 8th
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