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PBS

Who, Me? Biased?: Understanding Implicit Bias

For Students 6th - Higher Ed Standards
A 10-page interactive explains different facets of implicit bias, demonstrates how implicit bias works, and how people can counteract its effects. The interactive tools permit users to save their information in "My Work" folders, to take...
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Lesson Plan
Anti-Defamation League

Exploring Solutions to Address Radical Disparity Concerns

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
The deaths of Michael Brown, Eric Garner, and Tamir Rice, and the protests that followed the 2014 shootings, are the focus of a current-events activity that asks class members to brainstorm and research possible strategies to address the...
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Lesson Plan
Carolina K-12

Law, Jurisdictions, and Enforcement Agencies

For Teachers 10th Standards
How do you determine what law enforcement agency has jurisdiction when a crime has been committed? That's the challenge facing class members in this role-play activity.
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K20 LEARN

More than Skin Deep

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
From crime to paternity, DNA fingerprinting has revolutionized how the world views inherited traits. Science sleuths investigate the facts about DNA profiling through a variety of activities. The Teacher's Guide includes printable...
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Unit Plan
Constitutional Rights Foundation

Criminal Justice in America

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
The allure of true crime television shows often leads to intrigue of the criminal justice system. Using a six-unit curriculum, learners explore criminology and the justice system in the United States. Topics include the police, trial...
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Lesson Plan
Deliberating in a Democracy

Surveillance

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Big Brother is always watching you! Scholars analyze the impact security cameras have on the legal system in a democracy. Primary documentation, case studies, and video clips investigate the use of video in prosecution and provide an...
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Lesson Plan
Media Smarts

Cinema Cops

For Teachers 7th - 12th
A study of how public perception is both reflected and influenced by film and television, this instructional activity helps students develop an awareness of audience as well as a critical view of media. Depictions of police in television...
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Lesson Plan
Utah State Courts

Judges in the Classroom

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Class members explore the process of a disposition hearing for juveniles, particularly looking at how the judge decides what sentence the juvenile offender should receive. Task your pupils with evaluating different sample cases provided...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Comma and Semicolon: Test Yourself

For Students 7th - 10th
A pair of complex sentences, drawn from a New York Times article about a police writing class, are punctuated differently with commas and semicolons. There's only one question, but it's a good one to press your grammarians to increase...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The 100 Club Lends Many Hands

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners read about the purpose and history of 100 Clubs. As a class, they discuss the importance of these groups and identify local chapters. They write a reaction to the concept and identify people who belong and who should contribute.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Police Arrest MySpace Users

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students research the background of websites, MySpace and FaceBook. In groups, they interview local experts about Internet crimes. They investigate what their school's policy is and write a news feature how local schools are disciplining...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Targeting Young Speeders

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students research the police ticketing of teens in their city or county. They determine if the police are targeting teens and why. Students explore other ways the community tries to ensure safer teen drivers. They survey teens in school....
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Police Uniform

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars investigate the purpose and function of the police uniform. They conduct research using a variety of resources. The information is used in order to focus upon the history and hold relevant class discussions. Students...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Safety And Water Safety

For Teachers K - 1st
Students investigate the concept of safety in and out of the water. They conduct research using a variety of resources. Students focus upon the role of police officers in the keeping of safety and then discuss the different types of...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

To Protect And Serve? Debating Police Misconduct And Reform

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Learners discuss purpose of law enforcement, its relationship to the community it serves, and ways to combat police misconduct.
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Curated OER

Tragedy at 13th Slovak music festival

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders examine the tragedy in Slovakia. In this Slovakia history lesson, 9th graders read an article and answer guided reading questions. Students participate in a debate about how people reacted to the tragedy.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Paedophile Ring Busted

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students discuss recent police operation. In this pedophile ring bust lesson, students consider how to be safe when on the Internet and discuss recent article. The lesson includes a series of games, questions, and activities. 
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Police Athletics: Beyond the Call

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Pupils explore relationships between communities, athletes, and police.  In this awareness and education resource lesson, students discuss physical activities, benefits of an active lifestyle, and the relationship between policing...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Law Enforcement Puzzle

For Students 7th - 10th
In this Law Enforcement puzzle, students identify topics dealing with law enforcement. A list of 40 words are given to assist students in their search.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Do Something

For Teachers K - 2nd
Young scholars practice verbal and nonverbal communication in order to help clarify true feelings of tragedy. They communicate also about the gratitude for people who are community helpers.
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Curated OER

Approaching Law Enforcement Officers

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students acknowledge the role of law enforcement in the community. They discuss the ways in which law enforcement act in the community. Students role play appropriate behavior when approached by a member of law enforcement. This less...
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Curated OER

"Every Mother's Son" Lesson Plan

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students recall and discuss personal encounters with local police and then watch a video on the subject.
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Curated OER

Equipment Used By Police

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders identify four pieces of equipment used by police. They tell a neighbor about what they learned.
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Curated OER

Know the Phone in an Emergency

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders list important phone numbers to call in emergency situations, identify when to call each number, and practice dialing numbers on toy telephones.