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- 6th - 12th
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Students investigate the murder case of Emmett Till and identify the missing pieces from the case. Through research, they then work to fill in the gaps to create a basis for examining how justice might be served anew in this controversial murder. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students investigate several controversial issues in the criminal justice system relating to death row and give oral reports explaining how their issues safeguard or contaminate the issue of fairness in capital punishment. They offer ideas for improvement Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students learn of the consequences of juvenile crime and how the state of Washington includes victims in the juvenile justice process. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 10th
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Students review the Youth Criminal Justice Act and examine the consequences for young people who commit crimes. They investigate the rehabilitation and reintegration processes associated with the act. Full Review »
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- Higher Ed
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Students participate in a crime game show to examine basic concepts of criminal law. They, in groups, answer questions regarding search and seizure, police investigation, basic trial process, and Washington law. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students read and discuss article "Doing Time," explore juvenile justice system and juvenile hall, and discuss stereotypes of young offenders. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students examine the rate of institutional racism in the United States. Individually, they write in their journals about how they can make better choices and increase their self-esteem. Using historical documents, they identify the amendments focusing on human rights and why amendments were needed. In groups, they analyze different amendments and identify the changes brought about because of the Civil Rights Movement. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students examine policies for punishing criminals: retribution, deterrence, incapacitation, and rehabilitation, discuss differences between adult and juvenile criminal systems, distinguish different degrees of assault based on elements of crime and fact patterns, articulate when juveniles should and should not be tried as adults, and apply legal analysis to current events. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students are introduced to the juvenile justice system in Missouri. Using the internet, they familiarize themselves with the law and identify their rights and responsibilities as juveniles. They review the certification and sentencing proceedings to end the lesson. Full Review »
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- 11th - 12th
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Students examine a specific environmental concern to their local community. In groups, they explore how the justice system would deal with the problem by participating in a treasure hunt. They review the meaning of federal and state jurisdiction as well. Full Review »
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