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11th grade criminal justice - law simulations
MOCK TRIAL: Class Preparation
This resource will provide students with an introductory framework from which to understand the judiciary process. Students will delve into the fundamental aspects of a courtroom such as: the basic structure and lay-out of a courtroom, the function of different roles (judge, jury, defense, prosecutor), and the common procedures and language used in a courtroom environment. Students will also explore the importance of how to create an opening and closing statement, the legal grounds of when to ob
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7th - 12th
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Mock Trials for Government and Civics Classes: The Trial of Snow White
In this mock trial, your students will act as court officials, witnesses, and jurors to determine if Snow White murdered Prince Charming. What could have driven her to such a crime? And did she do it? Your government or civics class will have a great time as they determine her guilt or innocence. There are 9 characters in this mock trial: 5 female and 4 male.This mock trial is designed to teach the students the importance of performing their civic duty (i.e. jury duty), as well as understanding
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7th - 12th
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MOCK TRIAL! - The Guide, Rubrics, and Handouts to the Ultimate Project
Would you like to see your students rise to the highest of expectations? Watch your students transform into lawyers pushing the envelope of persuasion, witnesses carefully building a case, or judge/jury to conduct it fairly and appropriately. Do you want to have some of the most fun in your teaching life? Then purchase this Word document - easily my most downloaded and highly rated product - and customize it for your students and the trial of your choice. There are role descriptions and customiz
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Mock Trials for Government and Civics Classes: The Trial of the Big Bad Wolf
Booker T. Wolf has been accused of murdering the two pig brothers in this mock trial for your government or civics class. Hand out roles to each member of your class, either as a part of the court process, a witness or a juror and let your class decide. Is he innocent or guilty?There are 9 character parts: 3 female,5 male and 1 non-specific.This mock trial is designed to teach the students the importance of performing their civic duty (i.e. jury duty), as well as understanding their rights as st
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7th - 12th
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The U.S. Supreme Court & Juvenile Justice
Students use printable information cards with facts about landmark Supreme Court cases that have helped define the juvenile justice system in the United States in order to compare and contrast the adult and juvenile justice systems. They then act as judge for three juvenile cases where they must use the landmark Supreme Court cases to guide their rulings.
The contents of this download are for use by the customer only. I ask that teachers not post any part of this file online or on a publicly a
Grades:
6th - 12th
Grand Jury Simulation Activity
On January 5, 2022, Mrs. Darby reported her Coach purse missing from her classroom after 8th period. Inside the purse was $1,500 cash and a brand-new iPhone 13. One her students, Steven, is accused of stealing her purse with the cash and phone. Should Steven be indicted for theft?This fun and engaging activity has students take the role of grand jurors and go through 9 pieces of evidence before finally voting on whether to indict Steven. The nine pieces of evidence are:1. Surveillance video2. Po
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10th - 12th
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History Mystery: The Bloody Massacre in King Street (Boston Massacre)
Your students will become investigators on a history mystery analyzing primary and secondary sources surrounding the events of the Boston Massacre. This activity includes over a dozen primary and secondary sources set up in 6 investigation stations and students' investigation packet. Teams of students work together to solve the mystery of what happened the night of March 5th, 1770. Includes a PowerPoint for teachers to use for the activity along with answers to the student's activity packet.I pr
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6th - 12th
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Mock Trial Graphic Organizers
USE THIS PRODUCT WITH ANY MOCK TRIAL!This is a collection of graphic organizers and scripts that can be used with any mock trial, civil or criminal. Each item below includes scaffolded support in order to help students understand the main roles in a mock trial. In addition, there is a witness organizer and a court reporter organizer to engage those students who do not have a direct role in the trial. Included are the following resources to help students prepare, participate in, and reflect on cr
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Mock Trials for Government and Civics Classes: The Trial of Bugs Bunny
Bugs Bunny is a trickster, no doubt, but is he capable of theft and assault? Your government class will have to determine that as they take on the roles of court officials, witnesses, and jurors in this mock trial.
There are 8 character parts: 2 female and 6 male.
This mock trial is designed to teach the students the importance of performing their civic duty (i.e. jury duty), as well as understanding their rights as stated in the Bill of Rights. This activity works best after a unit on the 4th
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10th - 12th
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Jury Selection Simulation: Overview of Legal System and Justice
Students will be introduced to a case about college student Amy in a case of drunk driving with damage to property. Overviews of the legal system include this simulation of jury selection, understanding of key terms in court proceedings, and an argument of innocence vs. guilt. Students will read descriptions of 30 potential jury members and create a list of favorable versus unfavorable qualities about each. They will then evaluate the pros and cons of this potential jury member, considering pote
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9th - 12th
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Assassination of Franz Ferdinand CSI Investigation!
Teachers, transform your class into a CSI investigation of one of the most notorious assassinations in history, the spark which started Word War I! In this critical thinking, problem-based learning activity, your students become sleuths, competing in collaborative groups to unravel the murder of the Archduke to determine who is most to blame and to further fuel discussion on the causes of WWI. Even better, students draw parallels to modern-day CSI investigations to make this lesson real-world a
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Mock Trials for Government and Civics Classes: The Trial of Goldilocks
Goldilocks Smith is known to have a temper around the town of Grim, but in this mock trial, your government students will need to determine if this young woman is capable of vandalizing The Three Bears Bed and Breakfast and injuring Mama Bear.
There are 10 character parts: 6 female and 4 male.
This mock trial is designed to teach the students the importance of performing their civic duty (i.e. jury duty), as well as understanding their rights as stated in the Bill of Rights. This activity wor
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7th - 12th
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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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Criminal & Forensic Psychology Serial Killer Profiling Activity Bundle
Criminal and Forensic Psychology Profiling Activity Bundle*Attention: Can only be completed after students are introduced to Criminal and Forensic Psychology terms as well as Classification of Serial Killer Terms. Students should have a basic knowledge of terms such as: Organized/Disorganized. Geographically Stable/Transient. Types/Motivations of Serial Killers. M.O. etc. If you are looking for a lesson for that, find a PowerPoint and guided notes package here on my site that can be used to pref
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11th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Criminal Law: Large Courtroom Simulation: “The People vs. Jack Montgomery”
Immerse your law, civics, or social studies students in the intricate world of legal proceedings with our meticulously crafted lesson plan, "Criminal Law Large Courtroom Simulation: The People vs. Jack Montgomery." This meticulously designed activity is tailored to provide an enriching and immersive experience, allowing students to delve into the complexities of the justice system while honing essential skills.Through this engaging simulation, students will step into the roles of legal professio
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Mock Trials for Government and Civics Classes:Bundle
This bundle includes three unique mock trials for your government or civics classes to further their study of the 4th, 5th, and 6th Amendments of the Constitution. I created these cases as a fun way for students to get involved and interested in our judicial system.
The cases included are:
The Trial of Kat Kyle
The Trial of the Big Bad Wolf
The Trial of Snow White
Each case includes the following:
1) brief case outline
2) witness testimonies
3) suggested evidence for trial
4) documents such
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7th - 12th
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How a Bill becomes a Law Simulation - School Uniform Example Bill
This How a Bill becomes a Law Simulation is PERFECT for your class. It is HIGHLY engaging and can take 1 - 2 days depending on how you want to structure it. The lesson plan includes several steps includes an independent, small group and whole class sections (evaluators LOVE it). In the simulation students are given an example bill: School Dress Code for the Next School Year This Bundle includes the Example Bill - editable and Lesson plans with directions Be the first to know about new products (
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: US History Bundle / Distance Learning
Lincoln's Assassination- True Crime Detectives with Primary Sources
Primary Sources, Autopsy, Civil War, Ford's Theater, Confederacy, Union...Students will use artifacts and primary sources to learn about the President's last few hours. This is a great way to start your Civil War or Reconstruction Unit.Primary Sources Included: Autopsy Report, Playbill, Blood-Stained Dress, Blue Print of the Peterson Boarding House, Telegraphs, Diary Entries, Witness Statements, PhotographsHOOK YOUR STUDENTS with this True Crime Investigation of President Lincoln's Assassination
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8th - 12th
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Model United Nations (Model UN simulation) - Int'l Court of Justice - Syria
Model United Nations ICJ simulation on Syria: Sixty-seven teachers have bought this product and the reviews are flattering. It was updated August 8, 2019 with the addition of a power point on the ICJ. Are you interested in doing an International Court of Justice (ICJ) simulation? Using this product, the students act as ICJ judges in assessing whether the Syrian government is guilty of genocide. The 8 sided document includes the following:1) The International Court of Justice (ICJ)2) PROCEDUR
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9th - 12th
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Criminal & Forensic Psychology Serial Killer Profiling Activity - Aileen Wuornos
Criminal and Forensic Psychology Profiling Activity Game*Attention: Can only be completed after students are introduced to Criminal and Forensic Psychology terms as well as Classification of Serial Killer Terms. Students should have a basic knowledge of terms such as: Organized/Disorganized. Geographically Stable/Transient. Types/Motivations of Serial Killers. M.O. etc. If you are looking for a lesson for that, find a PowerPoint and guided notes package here on my site that can be used to prefac
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11th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Criminal & Forensic Psychology Serial Killer Profiling Activity Bundle
Classroom Historical Mock Trial - R. v. Louis Riel (1885)
The original trial of Louis Riel in 1885 is arguably one of the most famous trials in Canadian History. The trial, which took place in July of 1885, lasted only five days and resulted in a guilty verdict. Riel was subsequently executed by hanging, and outcome which has had a lasting impact on French-English relations in Canada.In this activity students will recreate the trial of Louis Riel and learn about the events of both the Nortwest Rebellion (1885) and, to a lesser extent, the Red River Reb
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8th - 11th
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Criminal & Forensic Psychology Serial Killer Profiling Activity -Joseph Franklin
Criminal and Forensic Psychology Profiling Activity Game*Attention: Can only be completed after students are introduced to Criminal and Forensic Psychology terms as well as Classification of Serial Killer Terms. Students should have a basic knowledge of terms such as: Organized/Disorganized. Geographically Stable/Transient. Types/Motivations of Serial Killers. M.O. etc. If you are looking for a lesson for that, find a PowerPoint and guided notes package here on my site that can be used to prefac
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11th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: Criminal & Forensic Psychology Serial Killer Profiling Activity Bundle
Criminal & Forensic Psychology Serial Killer Profiling Activity -Richard Ramirez
Criminal and Forensic Psychology Profiling Activity Game*Attention: Can only be completed after students are introduced to Criminal and Forensic Psychology terms as well as Classification of Serial Killer Terms. Students should have a basic knowledge of terms such as: Organized/Disorganized. Geographically Stable/Transient. Types/Motivations of Serial Killers. M.O. etc. If you are looking for a lesson for that, find a PowerPoint and guided notes package here on my site that can be used to prefac
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11th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: Criminal & Forensic Psychology Serial Killer Profiling Activity Bundle
Criminal & Forensic Psychology Serial Killer Profiling Activity - John W Gacy
Criminal and Forensic Psychology Profiling Activity Game*Attention: Can only be completed after students are introduced to Criminal and Forensic Psychology terms as well as Classification of Serial Killer Terms. Students should have a basic knowledge of terms such as: Organized/Disorganized. Geographically Stable/Transient. Types/Motivations of Serial Killers. M.O. etc. If you are looking for a lesson for that, find a PowerPoint and guided notes package here on my site that can be used to prefac
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11th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: Criminal & Forensic Psychology Serial Killer Profiling Activity Bundle
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