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Criminal justice - law Common Core RI.9-10.1 resources
In the Dark: Season 2, Episodes 1-4 Bundle
If your students love Serial, wait until they hear In the Dark!This bundle goes with the first four episodes of the second season which explores how Curtis Flowers has been tried for the same murder case six different times over a 21 year period. They'll really be shocked when they hear he was behind bars up until December 2019 even though each of his trials has resulted in a hung jury or an overturned conviction from the Supreme Court.Episode one details the basics of the crime scene, the evide
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9th - 12th
Mock Trial Assignment for Any Story or Novel - Script, Outline, Universal Rubric
Mock trials don’t need to be daunting! Your students will absolutely love this assignment for any short story or novel. It includes a mock trial script, 30+ mock trial roles, an objection cheat sheet, an editable mock trial rubric, and more. Suitable for online learning with digital worksheets for Google Classroom®!Included with this Mock Trial Assignment for Any Story or Novel:✏️ Legal Trial Slideshow - Microsoft PowerPoint®, Google Slides®, and PDF✏️ Various Mock Trial Role Descriptions for up
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7th - 12th
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Argument Writing Sentence Starters
Students are often times left without knowing how to begin their argument writing. To help guide your students in citing their evidence and elaborating further, provide them with these "They Say, I Say" templates from Graff, Birkenstein, and Durst, 2012. Equipped with these sentence frames, students will build their argument more eloquently and fully. Great addition to any debate class or criminal justice class that encourages evaluation of argument with proof and evidence.
Foldable brochure
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8th - 12th
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Introduction to Forensics Activity Collection
All your favorite Introduction to Forensic Science Activities in one bundle! Kick off your class teaching about the History of Forensics, the Criminal Justice System, The CSI Effect (and preconceptions), Historical Figures in Forensics, and the Forensic Laboratory. Everything you need to start your forensics class off right, in one collection! ✔️Bundle Includes:Over 80 pages of resources/keys featuring a wide variety of activities✽ Doodle-it! Notes✽ Chapter 1 of Active Reading Textbook✽ Projec
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8th - 11th
NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, HS-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-3
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Forensics Digital Access Virtual Activities Bundle DISTANCE LEARNING FRIENDLY
FORENSIC SCIENCE, DISTANCE LEARNING & DIGITAL PRODUCTS! All distance learning & digital products from the WISEflamingo Forensics Product Line are Included! Faced with questions about what to do in a virtual school setting? Computer Savvy & like assigning work digitally? This bundle is perfect for you! Included are Wiseflamingo Virtual/Digital Forensics Products that are suitable for distance learning or sharing via a LMS platform. Most of the resources can also be printed and used
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8th - 12th
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NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, HS-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-3
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Serial Podcast Final Presentation
From Drama Dreams and English Themes, this product provides a final presentation for a unit based on the popular podcast "Serial." Like the Serial podcast, this presentation centers on using evidence to support a claim or theory. Students will work in groups to research and present a theory of the case in a 5-8 minute presentation. The product provides a simplified lesson plan, student instructions, a scoring rubric, a group planning sheet, and a log for students to use when reviewing each other
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9th - 12th
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Juvenile Justice / Youth Justice Mini-Unit
Unlock engaging conversations in your English class with this thought-provoking Juvenile Justice Slide Deck! Designed for collaborative learning, this resource pushes students to:-engage in meaningful discussions-work together to analyze videos-identify and apply textual evidence.-foster critical thinking skills and empathy-building-dig a deeper understanding of the legal system-take a stance on the issue-use evidence to support their ideas-write a letter to their local court system convincing t
Grades:
9th - 12th
Also included in: Issue Module, Juvenile Justice / Youth Justice
Argumentative writing, Bullying, Michelle Carter, Critical thinking, Perspective
Argumentative writing, Bullying, Michelle Carter, Critical thinking, PerspectiveThe high school years are a time of intense personal growth and discovery. For many students, it is also a time when they begin to experiment with social media. With its power to connect people from all over the world, social media can be a positive force in young people's lives. However, as the case of Michelle Carter demonstrates, it can also be used to destructive ends. By studying Carter's trial in high school, s
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Cyber Bullying, Civics end of year project, Michelle Carter, Argumentative texts
Cyber Bullying, Civics end of year project, Michelle Carter, Argumentative texts**PRINT VERSION** See the bundle of this product here:MICHELLE CARTER BUNDLEDo your students understand legal responsibility?The case of Michelle Carter has raised important questions about the role of social media in our lives and its impact on criminal law. This product will engage your students in topics such as free will, criminal negligence, and commission versus omission – crucial aspects that must be understoo
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Argumentative passages, essays, Perspective Taking, Read Across America
Argumentative passages, essays, Perspective Taking, Read Across America Read Across America, an initiative by the National Education Association (NEA), offers a platform to celebrate reading and promote literacy. However, its celebration in recent years has been marked by discussions around book banning and censorship, reflecting on historical events like the Scopes Trial.THIS PRODUCT IS PRINT ONLY. YOU WILL FIND MY SLIDES AND PRINT VERSION HERE: FREE SPEECH SLIDES AND PRINT The Scopes Trial, al
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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In the Dark: Season 2, Episode 2
If your students love Serial, wait until they hear In the Dark! *Updated to include digital-ready resources!*Season two explores how Curtis Flowers has been tried for the same murder case six different times over a 21 year period. As the host says, it's about “a black man from a small town in Mississippi who’s spent the past 21 years fighting for his life, and a white prosecutor who’s spent that same time trying just as hard to execute him.”***This is for episode two - check out my resources fo
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Mega Podcast Bundle
Forensics Current Event Article Analysis Templates
These Print-and-Go! current event worksheet templates will be the perfect addition to any Forensic Science Classroom. Created specifically with forensics courses in mind, students will use the templates to analyze informational text from real-world cases. Perfect for:✔️ Grab-and-Go Emergency Lesson Plan✔️ Weekly Homework✔️ Extra Credit ✔️ Cross-Curricular Lesson✔️ Extension Activities✔️ Introduction to a New Unit✔️ Real World Connection to CurriculumIncluded in this download:✽6 Templates for For
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8th - 11th
Also included in: Forensic Course The ENTIRE WISEflamingo Forensics Product Line
In the Dark: Season 2, Episode 4
If your students love Serial, wait until they hear In the Dark! *Updated: Now includes links for digital learning :)Season two explores how Curtis Flowers has been tried for the same murder case six different times over a 21 year period. As the host says, it's about “a black man from a small town in Mississippi who’s spent the past 21 years fighting for his life, and a white prosecutor who’s spent that same time trying just as hard to execute him.”***This is for episode four - check out my reso
Grades:
9th - 12th
Also included in: Mega Podcast Bundle
True Crime Forensics Case Study: Dr. Coppolino's Deadly House Calls
True crime... Murder, a mistress, and the question of scientific evidence in the courtroom - this case has it ALL!This assignment includes an overview of the Dr. Coppolino case, which involves murders caused by an injection of a paralytic drug. The case is significant in the history of forensic science due to questions surrounding admissibility of scientific evidence into court. I always teach this case as a part of the introduction to forensic science unit.This assignment includes the reading o
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Case Study: Profile of a Vigilante
This is an extremely hot topic in world today. Bring a historical and psychological perspective to your Civics / Legal Studies / Government class with this valuable resource. Written in a clear and comprehensive manner, this reading takes students into the mind of the vigilante, and includes historical and Hollywood references which are certain to provoke a lively class discussion. Questions are included, along with an answer key, which allows for this resource to also be used as an assessment p
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Michelle Carter, Critical Thinking Activity, Perspective Taking, Cyber Bullying
Michelle Carter, Critical Thinking Activity, Perspective Taking, Cyber BullyingSee the bundle of this product here:MICHELLE CARTER BUNDLEThe high-profile case of Michelle Carter, who was convicted of involuntary manslaughter for sending text messages urging her boyfriend to commit suicide, has raised important questions about the role of social media in our lives. The case is especially relevant for high school students, who are growing up in a world where technology plays an increasingly centra
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Election 2024, Roe v. Wade & Dobbs v. Jackson Critical Thinking Challenge
Election 2024Roe v. Wade & Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health OrganizationAre you looking for engaging and interesting material to stimulate classroom conversations? Do you want an educational product that explores fascinating court cases? Then look no further than COURT CASE SUMMARY DEBATES!COURT CASE SUMMARY DEBATES is the perfect tool for teachers looking for a unique and exciting way to explore the fundamentals of some of the most famous courtroom cases. With detailed summaries of actual ca
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Roe v. Wade & Dobbs v. Jackson, Debate, ethics, argumentative texts questions
Roe v. Wade & Dobbs v. Jackson, Debate, ethics, argumentative texts questionsAre you looking for engaging and interesting material to stimulate classroom conversations? Do you want an educational product that explores fascinating court cases? Then look no further than COURT CASE SUMMARY DEBATES!COURT CASE SUMMARY DEBATES is the perfect tool for teachers looking for a unique and exciting way to explore the fundamentals of some of the most famous courtroom cases. With detailed summaries of act
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Bear Brook Podcast Episode Note Taking Templates
Looking for a way to help guide students' listening while studying the Bear Brook podcast? This notes template is for you!Using a variety of notetaking strategies from listing, making predictions and connections, drawing, and more, this template will help keep students engaged and maintain a bank of information to refer back to throughout their study of the podcast. Note templates are included for the following episodes:Episode 1: Hide and SeekEpisode 2: Known Only to GodEpisode 3: A Smaller Hay
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9th - 12th
Serial Podcast Worksheets for Episode 1
Are you into Serial? Is your classroom suffering from Alphabet fatigue because of the EOC, FSA, ACT, SAT, AP exams, or other standardized tests? Try introducing Serial! Students get the boots on the ground feel of being a part of an ongoing murder investigation with evidence collection, cell phone technology, and investigation techniques. Students can read the transcripts, look at the maps, work with graphic organizers, and create their own theory of the case. This is great for Reading informati
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10th - 12th
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Stamped: Racism, Antiracism and You - Quiz & Vocabulary List
SuperSummary’s bundle with Quiz & Vocabulary List for Stamped: Racism, Antiracism and You by Ibram X. Kendi and Jason Reynolds delivers text-specific, assessment-based, and classroom-ready materials for close reading, analysis, comprehension assessment, and essay assignments.Review and plan more easily with an editable, ready-to-use reading and comprehension assessment tool, plus a list of key vocabulary words with use in context. QuizThis flexible-use quiz features 35 questions that:Range f
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7th - 10th
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The Jury System Expository Reading
Enhance the legal studies unit in your Civics / Government class with this expository reading on the Jury System. Written in a format very similar to what you might see on the ACT or SAT, this expository reading examines several of the more interesting aspects of the U.S. jury system. Beautifully illustrated and clearly articulated, this reading is the perfect tool to be used as an assessment, cooperative learning strategy, or homework in your class.
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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U.S. Constitution Activity: The Bill of Rights
Liven up the class discussion with this extremely useful and topical activity. Students love to discuss / debate what their rights are, and this activity can lead to energetic discussions and fiery debates on how each of the first 10 Amendments to the Constitution affect their everyday lives. While this activity can work quite well as a stand-alone activity, it is also linked to two websites that can assist students in their study of the Bill of Rights. Perfect for a Government, Civics, and Stre
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Phoenix Wright Ace Attorney: Critical Thinking and Argumentative Writing
This 9 page booklet requires the game Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy published by Capcom. The game itself is 39.99 on Steam.Steam LinkDescription from Steam:Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy is a "classic courtroom adventure series that has sold over 6.7 million copies worldwide and is finally here. Become Phoenix Wright and experience the thrill of battle as you fight to save your innocent clients in a court of law. Play all 14 episodes, spanning the first three games, in one gorgeous
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6th - 12th, Adult Education
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