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Middle school criminal justice - law rubrics
Introduction to Law: Lesson Plans & Activities
The Introduction to Law packet is the first part of a multi-packet law studies course created by a licensed attorney and middle school teacher who was named 2020 Teacher of the Year for Broward County, Florida. The packet includes:Seven (7) complete lesson plans;Three rubrics;A student interest survey that can be used at the beginning of the year;A 25-question mock LSAT (law school admission test) with a writing sample question;An escape room constitutional review game; Answer keys for the mock
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6th - 12th, Adult Education
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Supreme Court Cases: Teens on the Docket Project
What's the best way to get a teenager interested in learning about the Supreme Court? Put 'em on the docket!This project looks at 10 United States Supreme Court cases that have every teenager's favorite topic: other teenagers. It is a highly motivating topic and gives you the opportunity to have students examine the nuances and purpose of the judicial system. The project culminates in a trifold presentation and I have included the model that you can make and students can follow.I designed th
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Debate Rubric
Having an in-class debate and struggling to determine guidelines for your students or grade them quickly on the fly? This handy rubric will enable you to grade students rapidly with content-based assessments during a debate. This file comes as a zip folder with a doc and pdf version. Feel free to modify scores and print for as many classes as you want. Please do not share on the internet. Do you love it? Let me know how you used it! Did you find an error? Let me know! Have a question? Reach out!
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6th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Project Rubrics Bundle
The Innocence Project Newspaper Article Project
Founded in 1992 by visionary attorneys Peter Neufeld and Barry Scheck, the Innocence Project has been at the forefront of criminal justice reform, using DNA and other scientific advancements to prove wrongful conviction.In this project, students choose a person that was exonerated by the Innocence Project. They will research the story of this person including the crime, why the person was found guilty, and their exoneration. After their research, students will create 3 newspaper articles written
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7th - 12th
Juvenile Justice: Argumentative Writing Activity
Help students craft an argumentative paragraph either in favor or against tough punishment for juvenile crime; particularly juvenile assault and battery cases. The goal of the lesson is to have students craft a claim, warrant, data, and impact. This can be used in ELA, Debate, and law classes and adapted to any topic where a position in favor or against can be taken. Format: "I do, We Do, You do"Assault and Battery Do Now, Lesson, You Tell Me's, Hypotheticals, and Exit Ticket are available in my
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7th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Juvenile Assault/Battery Lesson, Discussion, and Writing Activity
Law Careers Project
Students interested in law enforcement, business law, etc. work on this career exploration project to find a legal career of interest to them. The result is a brief presentation that is visually appealing and personal to the student. Please follow, rate, and review!
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6th - 12th
Juvenile Delinquency Program
Provide students with the opportunity to create a program to effectively deal with juvenile crime.
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6th - 12th
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Meek Mill Mini Unit Presentation
Google Slide Deck that aligns with the free lesson plans.
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8th - 12th, Adult Education
Rubric - Writing Your Own Constitution
Students, alone or in a group, create their own society following the rubric on my site. As part of the project, they also create a society constitution that mirrors the U.S. Constitution. This is the rubric for that project. Once complete, students present their constitutions to the class. I assign extra credit if students dye the paper to make it looks like the original U.S. Constitution. They can go on Pinterest to get ideas for how to dye the paper (with the guidance of their parents, m
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6th - 12th
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Bill of Rights Presentation Rubrics-BUNDLE
BILL OF RIGHTS PRESENTATION RUBRIC Each of the documents contains instructions and a rubric for doing a presentation on one of the Amendments to the Constitution of the U.S. I’ve included a form for the following amendments:(NOTE: 7 documents below...There are NO rubrics for 3rd, 7th, or 9th)1st Amendment (1-page in pdf)2nd Amendment (1-page in pdf)4th Amendment (1-page in pdf)5th Amendment (1-page in pdf)6th Amendment (1-page in pdf)8th Amendment (1-page in pdf)10th Amendment (1-page in pdf)S
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8th - 12th
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Landmark Supreme Court Case Project
This project allows students to investigate and become experts on a landmark Supreme Court case. They create a Power Point presentation but are only allowed 1 word per slide. Project file comes with an outline to help them begin research, three recommended websites, and a rubric.
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7th - 12th
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"Ideal State" Assignment
Research & Creative Assignment on an Ideal StateAssignment pertaining to Politics, Governments, Freedom & Free WillStudents will create their own version of an ideal state while looking at various other governments, political philosophers and leaders as well laws and rules for the state. This assignment allows students to think outside the box and create a world that they feel encompasses all of humanity.Used in Grade 12 Religion Course of the "Gifted with Freedom" UnitCan modify for oth
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8th - 12th
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12 Angry Men Writing Assignment on Jurors' Votes/Changes
This assignment deals with choosing 3 jurors and discussing the reasons how, why, and when they changed their initial votes. There is an overview of the assignment, a worksheet for organizing the requirements of a 5 paragraph essay, a peer response form, and the grading rubric.
I also have a packet for the study of the teleplay that includes reading quizzes, a vocabulary worksheet, an evidence discussion worksheet, and a discussion worksheet on all the juror's changes - this last works well in
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8th - 10th
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Simulated Congressional Hearings (SCH) Reflection
This is a reflection form for students to complete as they work together for the Simulated Congressional Hearings. Students are supposed to be working together towards their common goal of understanding their assigned unit, and this reflection form helps them be accountable for their actions. It also helps the teacher monitor student behaviors.
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5th - 7th
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Compare and Contrast Essay Packet
The assignment asked students to compare the effects of bias on two trials from American history. This packet suggests using the Lizzie Borden trial as one (since students had just finished reading about her alleged crime), but those details could easily be removed. Packet includes:
-instructions
-rubric
-essay tips
-3 writing organizers
This assignment would work for 8th-11th grade with adjustments. Students should have a grasp on writing a 5 paragraph essay with analysis.
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8th - 11th
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Social Justice Project final reflection
This evaluation of learning is meant to accompany the Social Justice project also available in my store. It is an evaluation of learning, organized as a "Show What you Know".
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8th - 12th
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Blackfish Essay Scoring Rubric
This is a scoring rubric for Blackfish Essays, although it is made to go with the prompt you can use it for most other argumentative or research essays.
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8th - 12th, Higher Education
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Also included in:Â Blackfish Essay
Debate Rubric and Reflection
This is a reflection used for in class debates or discussions as well as a rubric that follows grading on a 4-point scale. Can be adapted to suit all classes.
Grades:
6th - 12th
Rubric - Create Your Own Society Presentation
Students, alone or in a group, create their own society following this rubric. They draw a map, create a flag, and make decisions that require a great deal of thought and consideration. Once complete, students present their society to the class following the guidelines of this rubric. This assignment is a great way to introduce the concepts of laws, consequences and leadership. If students are placed in groups, this assignment is also a great way to see who your class leaders are and how wel
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6th - 12th
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