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Students explore the reasons for postponing the execution of Timothy McVeigh, assess key legal definitions in relation to the case, and formulate personal responses. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students explore issues surrounding death penalty debate and participate in a values-clarification activity to help them form their opinions on this topic. They create a talk show to discuss issues involved with DNA testing and the death penalty. Full Review »
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Students consider the moral and legal issues involved in distinguishing a verdict of murder from one of manslaughter (criminally negligent homicide) and write an essay describing the issues involved in the case that was researched. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students trace the historical background of the sixth Amendment to the Constitution. They identify the legal issues and legal arguments in the cases studied, and evaluate the court's decisions. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students examine how different countries deal with juvenile offenders. Using the internet, they research what offenses are punishable by death and how the laws protect students. They interview local authorities and discuss possible solutions to stop killing students convicted of crimes. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students reflect on the role of prisons and discuss how they believe sentencing should be handed down. After reading an article, they discover the experiences Martha Stewart went through while in prison. In groups, they share their opinions of her and write an essay responding to an idea in the article. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students compare interpretations of the First Amendment's clause on free speech to evaluate a court case on restricting the distribution of anonymous campaign literature. They discuss the chilling effect on political free speech this case presents and determine their own rulings on the case. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students use Newsweek magazine articles to examine the crime rates state by state. In groups, they read the various articles and discuss the threat to society based on the rates and type of crimes being committed. They also evaluate how society currently responds to these issues. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students are to define the consequences. They identify the consequences of juvenile crime on offenders, victims and the community. Students increase the responsibility to self, others and the community. They identify how Utah includes victims in the juvenile justice process. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students listen to lawyers describe their job, experiences, and give brief overviews of the federal, state and local court systems. They listen, take notes, and participate in a group discussion about the legal system. Students ask questions concerning the practice of law and the court system. Full Review »
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