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Criminal justice - law Common Core CCRA.W.2 resources
Just Mercy (nonfiction book) & 13th (documentary film) Bundle
This bundle includes resources for teaching Bryan Stevenson's nonfiction book Just Mercy and Ava DuVernay's documentary film 13th (which features Stevenson in many of its interviews).Includes guided reading/viewing questions, bell-ringer questions, and a supplemental lesson on the 13th, 14th, and 8th Amendments to the U.S. Constitution.
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10th - 12th
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Three Little Pigs Mock Trial Activity - Digital - Project-based Learning
Take your civics, government, criminal justice, or bias & perspective learning digital with this mock trial project! Your students will listen to several version of The Three Little Pigs, then put the Third Pig on trial after walking through a series of slides about how a criminal trial looks in the American justice system. Assign some slides or all of them - they are all created for you.This product includes:- teacher pages with directions, the link to copy the Google-compatible presentat
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4th - 6th
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Also included in: Three Little Pigs Mock Trial Project I Print & Digital Learning
The Tell-Tale Heart Mock Trial
Assembled here are eight individual resources used with 8th graders to conduct a mock trial based on Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Tell-Tale Heart”. For my classes, this was a major-fun!- culminating project in the 2nd trimester. However, I think it could easily be adapted to other purposes, including part of an existing unit on mock trials or a short project within a short story unit.
The key skills addressed with this unit are using evidence from text to build and make an argument, as well as speak
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8th - 12th
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Mock Trial Primer Resource Growing Bundle
This resource bundle includes the following resources:How to Write an Opening Statement & Closing Argument ActivityThis resource provides tools and strategies for students in grades 8-12 to learn how to write opening statements and closing arguments in mock trials. It equips educators with a straightforward lesson plan and supports students with clear instructions, practical tips, and structured templates.Included in the resource:Lesson Plan: A guided approach for teaching the construction a
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7th - 9th
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Trial Project for The Stranger by Albert Camus (Cumulative, Summative)
This resource is student-facing assignment directions laying out thorough expectations for the dynamic, interactive murder trial of Meursault as a summative, cumulative project for their study of The Stranger. The Process:Some students will assume the roles of characters to play "witnesses"; teams of lawyers will assemble in the prosecution and defense; and reporters will write serious news pieces as well as sensationalized tabloid articles about the murder. All students will use close reading s
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: The Stranger by Albert Camus: Novel Study Unit Bundle
How to Write an Opening Statement & Closing Argument Activity
This resource provides tools and strategies for students in grades 8-12 to learn how to write opening statements and closing arguments in mock trials. It equips educators with a straightforward lesson plan and supports students with clear instructions, practical tips, and structured templates.Included in the resource:Lesson Plan: A guided approach for teaching the construction and delivery of opening statements and closing arguments.Student Instructions and Tips: Direct steps and helpful advice
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7th - 9th
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Also included in: Civics Store Growing Bundle
Compassion and Just Mercy: Practice with Argument
Bryan Stevenson's Just Mercy is one of the most important books of the 21st century. Students learn about the themes of justice, mercy, and compassion in a society. Students will read, listen to and view supporting clips while learning the necessary elements to analyze the text. Students will show mastery of the standards at the end of the lesson through a SOAPSTONE Analysis, a Socratic Seminar, short paragraph responses and an argument essay scored on the new 6-point analytical AP rubric. The
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9th - 12th
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Writing Direct and Cross-Examination Questions Primer
This resource is a practical guide designed to help students in grades 8-12 learn how to draft direct and cross-examination questions within a mock trial framework. This resource includes a cyberbullying case study, structured worksheets for organizing questions, and clear instructions for role-play activities. With a focus on real-world application, the lessons equip students with the skills to create clear, relevant, and effective questions, fostering critical thinking and legal analysis.Lesso
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8th - 10th
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Also included in: Mock Trial Primer Resource Growing Bundle
Moot Court – Teaching Teenagers to Argue ... in court that is
Your students will have the chance to argue 10 actual Supreme Court cases before a panel of three judges. The cases such as the 2005 Roper v. Simmons juvenile death penalty decision, address student speech, gay marriage, reverse discrimination, the right to bear arms, juvenile Miranda rights, the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act, and other important issues. For each case, student attorneys write briefs and make oral arguments and the appellate judges listen and ask questions then wri
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9th - 12th
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Moot Court – Teaching Teenagers to Argue ... in court that is
Roper v Simmons and JDB v North Carolina are two cases about how juveniles are treated in the criminal justice system.These are actual Supreme Court that your students will have the chance to argue before a panel of three judges. (See the Sample for a list and brief description of all 10 cases.)The other cases, address student speech, gay marriage, reverse discrimination, the right to bear arms, juvenile Miranda rights, the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act, and other important issues
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9th - 12th
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Crime and Punishment - Presentation and Worksheets
A detailed and engaging lesson on crime, focusing on the history of criminal punishment and as well as current practices.Fully editable, complete 1-hour lesson with PowerPoint and worksheetsDifferentiated to three levels of challengeMany more Civics, Social Studies, Philosphy, ELA, Character Education, Careers and Health resources at my store
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7th - 9th
Islam: Sharia Law - Presentation and Worksheets
A lesson on Sharia Law, including different Islamic perspectives and their grounding in the Qur'an.1hr PowerPoint, clip, worksheets, Complete 1 hour lesson with accompanying worksheets. Differentiated to three levels of challenge. More inexpensive and free resources available at my store and at my website: www.ecpublishing.co.uk
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6th - 8th
Also included in: Islam - Unit of 11 lessons
Moot Court – Teaching Teenagers to Argue ... in court that is
Maryland v King (DNA evidence) and Utah v Strieff (illegal police stop) are two cases about the 4th Amendment search and seizure.These are actual Supreme Court that your students will have the chance to argue before a panel of three judges. (See the Sample for a list and brief description of all 10 cases.)The other cases, address student speech, gay marriage, reverse discrimination, the right to bear arms, juvenile Miranda rights, the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act, and other impor
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9th - 12th
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Just Mercy Informational Poster Project
This assignment can be used as a pre-reading activity, completed in the middle of the reading, or done after. Included in this purchase are the student directions and rubric, as well as pictures of my students’ projects. This can also be adapted to a digital presentation.For this poster project, students are required to research all sides of a topic and remain neutral so that people who view the posters can come to their own conclusions. I allowed them to share their conclusions when they presen
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11th - 12th, Higher Education
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Moot Court – Teaching Teenagers to Argue ... in court that is
Morse v Frederick (Student Free Speech ) and Trinity Lutheran Church v Comer (the Religion Clauses--Establishment and Free Exercise) are two cases about the 1st Amendment.These are actual Supreme Court that your students will have the chance to argue before a panel of three judges. (See the Sample for a list and brief description of all 10 cases.)The other cases, address student speech, gay marriage, reverse discrimination, the right to bear arms, juvenile Miranda rights, the constitutionality o
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9th - 12th
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Crimes of the Century Research Project
Get students active and involved in your Government / Civics / Criminal Law class with this inspiring activity. With Instructor oversight, students research and then report on a famous--or infamous--criminal case. Perfect for tech-savvy students who enjoy presenting, this activity also is suited for the more reserved students who prefer not to be in the front of the classroom. Students love being their own private investigators, and teachers will love the excitement and energy that this activity
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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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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Project for Just Mercy: Make a Video for a Class Film Festival
Description: After reading Just Mercy, students feel compelled to continue learning about the complex dimensions of mass incarceration and to share what they have learned with others. This project provides a platform for them to do so and to create an enduring video for a portfolio of their work in high school. In pairs or individually, students select a focus, conduct research, synthesize findings, write a script, either find or create graphics, and shoot a video. Videos can be presented in a
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
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Moot Court – Teaching Teenagers to Argue ... in court that is
Ricci v DeStefano (Equal Protection and discrimination) and Obergefell v Hodges (same-sex marriage and equal protections) are two cases about the 14th Amendment.These are actual Supreme Court that your students will have the chance to argue before a panel of three judges. (See the Sample for a list and brief description of all 10 cases.)The other cases, address student speech, gay marriage, reverse discrimination, the right to bear arms, juvenile Miranda rights, the constitutionality of the Affo
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9th - 12th
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Moot Court – Teaching Teenagers to Argue ... in court that is
NFIB v Sebelius (Constitutionality of the ACA aka Obamacare) and McCutcheon v FEC (campaign contribution limits) are two cases about the power of Congress.These are actual Supreme Court that your students will have the chance to argue before a panel of three judges. (See the Sample for a list and brief description of all 10 cases.)The other cases, address student speech, gay marriage, reverse discrimination, the right to bear arms, juvenile Miranda rights, the constitutionality of the Affordable
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9th - 12th
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Innocence Project Brochure Bundle
Combining a research guide and step-by-step directions for creating a brochure about the wrongly convicted and The Innocence Project. For more details, see descriptions on each item in the bundle.
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9th - 12th
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1st Amendment and Free Exercise Clause (COVID-19 and Distance Learning)
This is a handout that takes students through the free exercise clauses of the first Amendment, asking them analysis questions along the way. It is formatted for google classroom and asks final questions that relate to COVID-19). In class, this sparks 1-2 days of very rich discussion and debate among students, so it can serve as fodder for three days of lessons!This other handout is all about the Establishment Clause: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/1st-Amendment-and-Establishment-Cl
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Law and Justice Curriculum
Police Officer Brandon Tatum - Lesson Plan, Worksheet, Video
Students will explore the vital role of law enforcement with this engaging and informative lesson plan and worksheet, designed for grades 3-5, that delve into the inspiring journey of Officer Brandon Tatum.Leo & Layla’s History Adventures is a time-traveling cartoon for grades 3-5 where a brother and sister duo meet historical figures throughout history while also learning life lessons along the way. The embedded links connect to the Leo & Layla video that can be watched before the lesso
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3rd - 5th
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Landmark Supreme Court Case Independent Project
This is a independent research project on US Landmark Supreme Court Cases, it has directions and rubrics for poster/paper/Media/3D Display. All project ideas are based off of Multiple Intelligences.
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8th - 12th, Adult Education
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