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Is it Housing Discrimination?
Twelfth graders examine the concept of discrimination. In this Current Events lesson, 12th graders prepare for a trial on discrimination. Students participate in these trials as a specific role.
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Civil liberties: Other freedoms
Pupils expore civil liberties. They identify and define legal rights. Students consider the impact of applying rights in criminal matters. They identify Canadians' political rights and suggest why they are essential to a democracy....
Civil Rights Movement Veterans
Timeline of Events: 1960’s Civil Rights Movement of St. Augustine, Florida
A timeline can be a powerful learning tool because it reveals a pattern in events. While few would consider St. Augustine, Florida a hotbed of the 1960s Civil Rights Movement, a selection of background information and a timeline of...
Illinois State Bar Association
Mock Trial Teacher Training
Whether you are new to the mock trial format or have extensive experience with the program, you'll find much to learn from this teacher training manual that includes strategies for teaching the various aspects of court room trials.
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Word Meanings From Context
For this word meanings worksheet, students utilize context clues to assist them in choosing the appropriate multiple choice meaning of each underlined word in ten passages. Students interact with skew, legitimate, manipulate and embittered.
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Breaking News English: Anti-McDonald's McDavids Beat Goliath
In this English worksheet, students read "Anti-McDonald's McDavids Beat Goliath," and then respond to 8 multiple choice, 27 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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Allen's Dilemma
Students read, discuss and act out an actual case study dealing with a juvenile crime. They complete discussion questions associated with case study.
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The Importance of the Group in Japan
Twelfth graders discuss the importance of the group in Japan. In groups, they compare and contrast behaviors and attitudes of those in Japan and the United States. They are given a case to review and identify the rules by which the...
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Shoplifting Simulation
Young scholars distinguish between grand and petty larceny. They become aware of the individual rights of minors and explain the procedures of a closed juvenile hearing. They realize the severity of the crime of shoplifting.
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Plea Bargaining
Students explore plea bargaining and list the advantages and disadvantages of it.
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Redistricting: How Our Representatives Select Voters
Young scholars examine the practice of redistricting. In this American politics lesson, students read the provided articles "The Gerrymander," and "Reforming the Gerrymander." Young scholars respond to the provided discussion questions.
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Government: War Powers Limitations
Students examine historic examples of authority during wartime. They interpret the Fifth Amendment. They debate the merits of the Patriot Act.