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Students consider the role of justice in the formation of the United States and in the operation of today's criminal justice system. They investigate symbols associated with justice and references to justice in the Constitution. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students explore their beliefs about objectivity and the United States justice system. They examine the facets of a criminal case by researching various aspects of the judicial system and apply what they have learned to the Michael Jackson trial. Full Review »
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- 6th - 10th
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Students identify and explore careers in the criminal justice system. Groups research and present information on specific careers. Full Review »
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- Higher Ed
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Students examine the differences between adult and juvenile criminal justice systems. They listen to a lecture, participate in a plea bargaining exercise, read a case study, and complete a reflective writing exercise. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students read one teen's story of personal growth through learning about racism and the criminal justice system to explore how individuals' world views are shaped and changed through experiences and education. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students examine the effects of race in the criminal justice system. As a class, they brainstorm a list of instances when the offender has been an African American and he is not treated fairly in court based on his race. They analyze their own reasons for the preceptions they have about the justice system and participate in a debate on whether the system can be changed to make it fair for all. Full Review »
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- 5th - 8th
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Students explore what happens when someone is tried for a crime. They expand their knowledge of the name "Criminal Justice System" and develop discussion skills. Students read the story Leeds footballer guilty of fighting in public. They discuss the following questions: Do celebrities have a responsibility to act as role-models?, Will juries be kinder towards celebrity defendants?, and Should celebrities be allowed to pay for more expensive lawyers to fight their case? Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students analyze an article that illustrates evidence of racial inequalities in the criminal justice system. They break up into groups to discuss, research and evaluate the concepts of plea bargaining, jury verdicts and sentencing. After drawing various conclusions from research found, they report back to the class their conclusions. Full Review »
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- 11th
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Students realize that entering the justice system is a potential lifetime "negative." They discuss and elaborate on why it's necessary to keep a clean record. Students discuss the imporatance of staying out of the juvenile justice system. They discuss the imporatance of never entering the criminal justice system. Full Review »
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- 7th - 12th
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Students read an article about the United States Attorney's who were fired over voter fraud. Using primary sources, they find supporting evidence to determine if the firings were just or not. As a class, they participate in a debate in which they argue who the Vice President works for and can the attorney's have their own agenda other than the President's. Full Review »