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- 6th - 12th
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Students read about the public reaction to the conviction of Alex and Derek King, and explore the issue of child offenders being tried and sentenced as adults. They compose letters to Florida Governor Jeb Bush, outlining their opinion on juvenile justice. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students consider disruptive school behavior and how school districts in several states are turning to the juvenile justice system for help. They debate this issue from a variety of perspectives, and write a paper. Full Review »
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- 4th - 7th
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Students analyze procedural justice by identifying unfair decisions by ruler in play, stating procedural guarantees that a Bill of Rights should include, and comparing their list of guarantees to those provided by the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights. Full Review »
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- 4th - 6th
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Students investigate the various job opportunities available in the national park system. They brainstorm about jobs at national parks, develop interview questions, and conduct an interview with a park ranger. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students in a special education class discover ways to effectively plan for the future. In groups, they research the programs and services available to them to discover the opportunities that await them. They read different sections of a book to help them realize they are not alone in planning and getting their life back on track. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students examine the reasons why juveniles commit crimes. As a class, they watch movies showing juveniles committing crims and discuss the impact on societies. They take a field trip to adult and juvenile courts and compare their procedures and rulings. To end the lesson, they write an essay on their reactions and feelings toward juvenile delinquency. Full Review »
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- 7th
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Students examine the results of recent opinion polls on where people stand on the issue of the death penalty. In groups, they examine various cases dealing with this issue and discuss the judgments. They write their own argument for or against the death penalty and participate in a debate to end the lesson. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students discuss their feelings about kids carrying knives and whether or no people who carry knives should be punished just as much as people who carry guns. Students study what a fixed penalty is, the dangers of kids carrying knives, and the strengths and weaknesses of fixed penalty practices. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students experience the effect of sensory stimulation through a guided visualization. They explore possible genetic relationships between drug addiction and the nervous system by reading and discussing, "Genetic Studies Promise a Path to Better Treatment of Addictions." They research a specific drug and explore how it interacts with the nervous system. Finally they create short plays to educate peers about the effects of drugs on the nervous system. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students define the legal meaning of juvenile and identify various ways to treat young offenders. They identify the current philosophy of the Utah juvenile justice system using a true/false worksheet and discussion format. Full Review »
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