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Introduction to Juvenile Delinquency

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students discuss cases in which juveniles were convicted of horrific crimes. They answer questions in which there are no right or wrong answers related to juvenile delinquency.
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Constitution Day

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Learners examine and discuss recent court cases involving young people and the Bill of Rights.They use a focus question to create the context for class discussion: How does the Bill of Rights apply to young people and students?
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Argument in an Athenian Jail: Socrates and the Law

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students consider how Socrates might have responded to extenuating circumstances: for example, if his sentence had been imposed by a tyrant rather than in a trial, or if it had been influenced by prejudice.