Unit Plan
CommonLit

Common Lit: A Thief Dines Out, Hoping Later to Eat in by Rick Bragg

For Students 9th - 10th
For most people, the threat of jail is enough to convince them to abide by society's laws. But for Gangaram Mahes, the promise of jail time is what prompts his criminal activity. In this New York Times article, Rick Bragg discusses why...
Article
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Cultural Heritage at Risk: United States

For Students 9th - 10th
Over 90% of known Native American archaeological sites have already been destroyed or negatively affected by looters, and this process is ongoing. Further work is critical to prevent any more irreparable damage to our past. This article...
Handout
Other

Legal Guide for Immigrants to Maine

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive but easily understood legal guide for noncitizens in Spanish and English. Though directed to immigrants to Maine, the basic principles apply to immigrants to any state in the United States.
Primary
US Department of Justice

U.s. Department of Justice: Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968

For Students 9th - 10th
A complete government description of Section 3789d of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968, which explicitly prohibits the federal government from controlling state or local police agencies, and which explicitly...
Unit Plan
Have Fun With History

Have Fun With History: Crime and Punishment

For Students 9th - 10th
Learning module on crime, punishment and the justice system. Students and teachers can view videos and search links to National Museum of Crime and Punishment.
Primary
Library of Congress

Loc: Poetry 180: Bringing My Son to the Police Station to Be Fingerprinted

For Students 9th - 10th
This poem tells the narrative of a son being taken to the police station to be fingerprinted.
Lesson Plan
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation

Colonial Williamsburg Foundation: The Trial of Abigail Briggs

For Teachers 1st - 9th
Lesson plan on the Colonial Virginia court system featuring the trial of Abigail Briggs. Students will develop a sense of 18th century legal terms and justice system through role play and analyzing primary source documents.
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Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies

Mocomi: What Is Forensic Science?

For Students 2nd - 8th
Defines Forensic Science and describes what Forensic scientists do.
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Curated OER

Famous American Trials: The Oj Simpson Trial

For Students 9th - 10th
This well-researched site offers a comprehensive study of the 1995 criminal trial of OJ Simpson. Includes not only the law and politics involved in the trial, but also the role of the media and the mass public attention placed upon the...

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