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Hong Kong: Law to Ban Criticism of China

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students compare the governmental policies of Hong Kong before and after returning to the People's Republic of China. They describe and analyze the "Basic Law 23" of Hong Kong statutes and its effect on Hong Kong's political and economic...
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Introduction to Mock Trials

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders participate in a mock trial and explore the vocabulary of a courtroom.
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Did Jack break the law?:

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students identify the process for settling a legal dispute, identify key players in a legal dispute (who presents the facts; who makes the final decision) and determine what makes a decision fair.
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That's MY Pencil: Simplified Mock Trial

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Learners identify the process for settling a legal dispute, identify key players in a legal dispute (who presents the facts; who makes the final decision), and determine what makes a decision fair.
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Dude, Where's My Karma?

For Teachers 4th - 9th
Students research various aspects of Indian culture. They create a Book of Knowledge about India. In a second activity they research the history behind any game. They make presentations and play the different games during Game Day.
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Thomas Edison on Trial

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students learn about Thomas Edison and his invention laboratory/factory and the concept that he might not have given enough credit to the employees who invented for him. They hold a trial to determine guilt or innocence as a outcome.
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The Concept of Wa III

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders continue to compare the ways Japan and the United States resolve disputes. In groups, they are given a case in which they apply the concepts of wa to resolve the issues. They predict how the judge in the case dealt with...
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Read All About It! Supreme Court Case Makes Headlines!

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students are assigned a landmark Supreme Court case to research. They construct a one-page newsletter on the case which include a summary of the case, two pictures and a short biography on one of the justices on the Court at that time.
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Expanding FBI Surveillance Powers After September 11, 2001

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers examine the guidelines put out by the FBI to follow during federal investigations. In groups, they discuss the decision by the FBI to increase surveillance after the terrorist attacks on September 11. They share their...
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Respect

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Students, in groups, exchange their opinions and experiences on issues around respect and anti-social behavior. They come up with approaches to youth crime prevention and discuss and present their own solutions.
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Oxymorons

For Students 12th - Higher Ed
In this vocabulary worksheet, students read 100 English oxymorons. They include "absolutely unsure" and "hone hundred and ten percent."
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Checks on Presidential Power

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students examine presidential powers. For this checks and balances lesson, students identify the constitutional and informal restraints of the president and consider the reasons for the limitations.
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The Trial Process

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students explore the trial process as a guest speaker visits the classroom.
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Stolen Car Mini-Trial

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students participate in a mock trial about stolen cars. In groups, they take turns representing their clients and examining how a court operates. Other students act as the jury and share their reasons for the verdict they deliver.
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The Napoleonic Era

For Students 10th - 12th
For this online interactive world history worksheet, students answer 21 fill in the blank questions regarding the Napoleonic Era. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Present Tense Exercise 30

For Students 7th - 9th
In this present perfect progressive instructional activity, students complete sentences using the present perfect progressive tense.  Students complete 15 questions.
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Laws - Who needs them?

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students examine the need for laws. In this government lesson, students participate in 2 classroom activities that require them to consider the impact of laws on their personal lives. Students discuss how laws solve societal problems and...
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The Jury System

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students analyze Article III and the Seventh Amendment. In this US Justice instructional activity, students research the US jury system and complete a Student Jury questionnaire. Students will discuss the impact the implementation of the...
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Introduction to Mediation

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students are introduced to the use of mediation in court cases. In groups, they identify the different scenerios that could mediation could be used and discuss other alternatives to a solution. They practice mediating various situations...
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100 Great English Oxymorons - Phrases That Contradict Themselves!

For Students 6th - 8th
In this oxymoron worksheet, middle schoolers test their vocabulary skills by reading and identifying the contradiction in each of the given phrases.
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Supreme Court Rulings

For Teachers 10th
Become familiar with the constitution and amendments with an in depth opportunity to utilize media center resources. Groups of students focus on an amendment then make a presentation to the class.
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It's All About Justice

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Pupils 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...

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