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- 6th - 12th
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Students research capital punishment policies supported by leaders who have issued pardons, then reflect on how executive pardons might affect the balance of power between the branches of government. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students explore various state laws concerning capital punishment and conduct a mock meeting of the United States Congress to set standards for the death penalty. 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 explore science's contribution to the debate over whether juvenile offenders should be eligible for capital punishment. They synthesize their knowledge by presenting at a mock trial for the sentencing phase of Lee Malvo's criminal trial. Full Review »
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- 8th
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Students research capital punishment and then type a six paragraph paper. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students research capital punishment and discuss different views on the death penalty. They complete a web based activity and express how certain acts of terrorism can challenge people's views on the death penalty. 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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- 6th - 12th
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Students examine their own examineing of capital punishment as well as the recent reversal by some conservative politicians in their public stance on the death penalty. They debate the information gathered through research and discussion and re-articulate their positions on the death penalty. Full Review »
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- 7th - 12th
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Students read an article about an investigation into the execution of Saddam Hussein. In groups, they share their opinions on the issue of capital punishment. As a class, they compare and contrast the situation in Iraq while Hussein was in power verses today. This lesson does include a link to the execution. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students explore, examine and study Christian beliefs about punishment, justice and capital punishment. They view and analyze the way complex moral and ethical issues are dealt with in moving images like the screen/movie. Each student watches "To Encourage the Others." Full Review »
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