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Community Helpers

For Students 7th - 8th
In this history learning exercise, students complete eight sentences involving community helpers and then place their answers in a crossword puzzle.
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Writing an Eyewitness Account

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students write an eyewitness account of an unexpected event. They decide on the relevant events to include in the write up. They determine the importance of writing up accurate accounts and reports for jobs such as police officers.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

ESL Jobs- Word/Picture Matching Worksheet

For Students 3rd - 6th
In this ESL job worksheet, students match a small black and white clip art picture with the job title that names it. They match 10 pictures with words such as a teacher, a scientist, a police officer, and a dentist.
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Printables
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Community Helpers

For Teachers K - 1st
In this community helpers learning exercise, learners connect 14 pictures of community helpers which include fire fighters, dental hygienists, police officers, carpenters, doctors, teachers, and mail carriers. They tell how these people...
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Verbs: Occupation Activities

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this verbs worksheet, students fill out a chart to categorize eight activities according to the careers listed. Example: directs traffic (a police officer).
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Police Use MySpace

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students interview law enforcement officials concerning their use of the Internet to catch criminals. They research how MySpace operates. They interview staff at MySpace and its uses. They write a news feature about a criminal case...
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Write Letters to Commemorate 9/11

For Teachers K - Higher Ed
Students commemorate 9/11 by writing letters to fire, police, or emergency medical personnel in local communities or to the service men and women who fight terrorism overseas in this activity. The idea is to show appreciation to those...
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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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Interactive
Physics Classroom

Law Enforcement - Hit-and-Stick Collisions

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
How do police determine the speed of a car that has hit a stopped vehicle? Scholars determine the momentum of the car system both before and after a collision. They identify instances where the law of conservation of momentum appears to...
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The 100 Club Lends Many Hands

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students 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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Social Studies: MySpace as Crime solver

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars research how police use MySpace to apprehend criminals. They debate the pros and cons of this method and decide if the local policy needs to be changed. Students create a better policy for using the Internet and present it...
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Pornography Debate

For Teachers 12th
Present your seniors with a controversial topic while studying the first amendment: pornography. This multi-layer resource has scholars writing a pros and cons research paper. They also attend a city council meeting to prepare for an...
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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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Map Creation

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders identify a map, symbol, key, and compass rose. Students create and print a map for teacher evaluation using the computer. Students identify the symbols on their map and orally present them to the class.
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Law Enforcement Puzzle

For Students 7th - 10th
For 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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Carpool

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Learners observe general and personal space. They scatter in general space and students with hoops are cars, those with pinnies are police officers. Everyone else is a pedestrian. If tagged, the pedestrian must complete five jumping...
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Community Jobs

For Teachers 1st
First graders explore community jobs. They examine the responsibilities and contributions of teachers, police officers, firefighters and doctors. Students draw illustrations and tell about a profession of their choice.
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Healthy Eaters

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Students classify foods as "healthy" or "unhealthy" and sort foods into appropriate food groups. In this nutrition/physical education instructional activity, students play a game in which throwing skills are practiced. Pictures of food...
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Miranda v. Arizona (1966)

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students examine Miranda v. Arizona. In this court decisions lesson, students analyze the self incrimination case and read other supplemental articles about police procedures and due process. Students discuss the Supreme Court decision...
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Current Event/Public Outcry

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders discuss the shooting of a police officer. They choose a writing form - essay or poem- and express their views about the event.
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Unit Plan
University of North Florida

Family Child Care Home Instructional Unit: My Community

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
As Mister Rogers would say, "It's a beautiful day in this neighborhood," especially when youngsters know all about community helpers and their role in the community. These two units, one designed for ages two to three and the other for...
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Worksheet
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Divide 2-Digit Numbers

For Students 5th - 6th Standards
Calling all cars! It's time to solve some division problems! A chart of special police units and the number of officers in each provides the data for six word problems. Young recruits use their division skills to solve them. Note that...
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Motion

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders read about and study motion. They conduct a lab in which they calculate speed using track records at their school. They graph the results and then invite a guest speaker (an officer from the local police department) who...
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Crime and Young People

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students read the story, "Police in Schools". They view a list of common offences committed by young people and identify the victims of these offences and consider how the offence would affect those people.

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