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8th grade criminal justice - law projects
History Crime Scene Investigation: Abraham Lincoln Assassination CSI
Want a great way for students to engage in a group activity while they examine eyewitness testimony, artifacts, primary sources, and solve a historical mystery? Download The Abraham Lincoln Assassination CSI!
This exciting activity can be used to challenge individual students or to encourage collaboration in groups of up to five. Students form CSI teams and examine real evidence from Ford's Theater to determine what happened to President Lincoln and who was responsible. While it is easy to det
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5th - 12th
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Student Lawyers: Criminal Court Mock Trials & Cases with PowerPoint
Students will get the opportunity to be lawyers and prosecute or defend an accused person in a criminal trial (11 total). Each group will consist of 2 lawyers (prosecuting and defending), and an accused person. The teacher will act as the judge and guide the jury as they vote on the verdict. The majority vote determines the verdict. This unit includes court brief handouts, directions, and PowerPoint explaining how the cases will proceed. Visit our store for much more helpful and free stuff!Crim
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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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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Wild West Activity - Wanted Poster Project (Digital and Printable Options)
Students will create a wanted poster of an infamous wild west outlaw. This project would be great for a forensic science class or even an american history project. This project includes BOTH a google doc digital version and a printable option. This way, if you are you looking for a print and go assignment, or a digital google classroom assignment, you are covered. Your students will love the custom graphics and realistic wanted poster templates I have created! To further understand what is inclu
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5th - 8th
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Innocence Project Poster and Gallery Walk Forensics Activity DIGITAL and PRINT
Perfect for Forensic Science, Criminal Justice Traditional In-Person or Digital Learning Platforms. In this activity, students will do research into cases of the Innocence Project and create a poster to share the cases. They will examine how faulty eyewitness testimony as well as other factors led to the wrongful imprisonment of innocent men and women. A Gallery Walk will be used to share posters and give students the opportunity to reflect on the cases. Working in a digital platform? No problem
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8th - 11th
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NGSS:
HS-LS1-1
Also included in: Eyewitness Testimony and Memory Activity Collection BUNDLE
Forensic Chemistry TOXICOLOGY Poster Project and Gallery Walk PRINT and DIGITAL
Forensic Science and Chemistry: Pick Your Poison. An awesome alternative to notes on poisons and Forensic Toxicology, the Pick Your Poison Poster Project & Gallery Walk Activity is a creative way to introduce the content. This LOW PREP activity has students research various poisons that have been used throughout history to create a colorful poster. Hang the posters in the hallway and use the included reflection sheet for a Gallery Walk. If you are digital use the google slides version provid
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: Forensic Course The ENTIRE WISEflamingo Forensics Product Line
DNA Case Study Project for Forensics (Distance Learning Compatible)
★★★DISTANCE LEARNING COMPATIBLE★★★ This DNA CASE STUDY PROJECT is the perfect way to introduce or review DNA profiling in Forensics! This resource requires no prep and can be assigned digitally or printed. I have included a 2-page student instruction guide as well as a grading rubric, making it perfect for busy teachers. I like to use this resource as an introduction to my DNA Profiling unit. I provide my students with 1 day to research, 2 days to complete the project and another 2 days for stu
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8th - 12th
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Sociology - Prison Map Project
Are prisons for punishment or rehabilitation? Or a mixture of both? If you were starting your own prison, how would you build it? What would it look like? What activities would you allow within your walls? My students love the crime and punishment chapter in my Sociology course. We discuss prisons and their role in society. This project gives them a chance to develop their own prison from scratch after conducting research on prisons and crime.This file includes:* Prison description sheets for st
Grades:
8th - 12th
Exploring Careers: Law, Public Safety,Corrections & Security | Distance Learning
This career unit gives students an introduction to the law, public safety, corrections and security career cluster and what a career in this field would be like. This is perfect for a career, technology, CTE or business class. The included PowerPoint presentation can be used by the teacher for whole class instruction, or provided to the students electronically (or as a printout) for them to review individually. Students use close reading skills with a short informational passage to learn abou
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6th - 10th
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Research Project: Real-Life Crime and Punishment (not Dostoevsky)
Research Project: Crime and Punishment: This is a full unit plan for a 5 - 10 day-long research project. The purpose of this project is to acquaint learners with the consequences of criminal actions, and to encourage them to explore alternative methods of punishment.
The project includes: individual and group collaboration, conducting research, analyzing findings, preparing reports, technical writing, creative and critical thinking, creating a presentation, and presenting to the class.
Grades:
8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Criminal Mock Trial Attorney Scripts
These mock trial templates are designed for middle and high school students that are either enrolled in a law class or are participating in criminal mock trials. These templates not only explain how to write an opening statement, direct examination, cross examination, and closing argument, but they also provide a template for writing each of them. Moreover, the opening and closing sections include templates for both the prosecution and the defense. These templates are designed for criminal mo
Boston Massacre Mock Trial
Students take on the roles of either lawyer, witness, or jury in this project-based activity. They begin by researching the background of the events leading up to the Boston Massacre on March 5, 1770. They conduct a police investigation of scenes from the crime over the years. Together, in groups, they create witness testimony, opening, and closing statements, rebuttals, and cross-examination. The jury will continue to research events leading up to and after the massacre and create a timelin
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6th - 9th
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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*BUNDLE* Counterfeit/Forgery Forensic Science Unit activities, project, and more
This Counterfeit/Forgery Unit Bundle is perfect to add into any Forensic Science Class! Includes exploratory assignments, web quest type activity, project, assessment, and movie guide to wrap up the unit. This bundle includes:Forgery Notes & Handwriting Lab (PDF & Digital versions)Dollar Bill Analysis Exploratory Lab (PDF & Digital versions) How To Detect a Counterfeit Money (PDF & Digital versions)Create Your Own Counterfeit Bill (PDF & Digital versions)Counterfeit Bill P
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6th - 12th
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Opening & Closing Statements (arguments) Explanation & Templates
This is a detailed explanation and outline for both opening and closing arguments, as used in competition mock trials. Along with the explanation, there is a template for students to fill out, almost like an outline that will help them organize their ideas to help them write their overall statement. Perfect for English, Speech, History, and Law Classes. Great to get students up and talking in the classroom in a fun and engaging way! No prep for teachers! Print and go or upload and go! Avai
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7th - 12th
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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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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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Create a Netflix Series about a Supreme Court Case
There are several groundbreaking Supreme Court cases that every American should be aware of. These historical cases have had the biggest impact on our system of government and our laws. For this project, students will be assigned one of these cases and will need to create a Netflix docuseries about the case itself and the outcome. Using their knowledge of the Constitution, Bill of Rights, Supreme Court, and basic ideas about law, students will research the case they have been assigned, and org
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6th - 12th
Virginia V. John Brown - Mock Trial
"We are two peoples. We are a people for Freedom and a people for slavery. Between the two, conflict is inevitable." Is conflict inevitable? John Brown tested this theory, but was he a Zealot or Terrorist? Was he a Hero or the Villain? Were John Brown's actions just or unjust? Students get to analyze both sides of this famous American abolitionist by putting John Brown on trial for his actions during the raid of Harpers Ferry through this fun Common Core activity. Students will analyze prima
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4th - 12th
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History of Forensics Logo Design Challenge Project and Gallery Walk
Forensics & Print and Go This Logo Design Challenge is a creative way to introduce or review historic developments in the field of forensic science without boring notes! This two part activity starts with a challenge to create a logo which represents someone who has made significant contribution to the world of forensic science. Students then need to justify why they designed their logo the way they did. Part 2 of the activity is a Gallery walk. The Product includes the documents you wil
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8th - 11th
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Also included in: Introduction to Forensics Activity Collection
!BUNDLE! Murder Mystery - Mock Trial - Court Case - Speech, Theatre, Debate, ELA
Murder Mystery BUNDLE! - Mock Trial - Perfect for English, Speech, Theatre, Debate classes. Use for students to find textual evidence, by reading closely and debating the issue at hand.Includes:1-2 Day Murder Mystery - Level Easy3-4 Day Murder Mystery - Level Medium4-5 Day Murder Mystery - Level Hard2-3 Day Write your own murder mystery ~Backstory~Individual stories for students~Notes page for evidence~Questions and Answers page~Contract~Blue Print of the HouseStudents will love this activity wh
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6th - 11th
Capital Punishment: Death Penalty Research Project and Class Debate Activity
Students examine different viewpoints on the death penalty by researching evidence from both sides to then participate in the Spectrum Debate Activity. Finally, a debate activity where every student is expected and able to participate without the chaos of a view loud voices. This activity download will show you how! Included is:1. Research Project Instruction Sheet2. Student Exemplar of Research Project (so you can see what a finished student project should look like)3. Spectrum Debate Instru
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7th - 12th
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*BUNDLE* Forensic Science Back to School activities, project, & more
Perfect Back to School Bundle for any Forensic Science class. Includes tons of resources to jump right in with the students. Many are editable resources, to tweak to fit any classroom needs or additions you may want. Includes:- All About Me (forensic themed) worksheet- Investigate the Teacher worksheet- Forensic Science Course Syllabus - Parent Consent Letter (due to mature content covered in course)- Project: Missing Person mini Poster- Parent Night interactive handout Check out more BUNDLES:*C
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6th - 12th
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How to Create a Classroom Mock Trial
Here is a handout I gave to another faculty member who was inquiring how I conducted my mock trials in class. There are detailed steps on how to create and conduct a mock trial in the classroom. This is can be used in Middle School and High School.There is also a section for steps in a trial with flash cards that can be used for the students
Grades:
7th - 12th
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