Grade Range:
9, 10, 11, 12, 13
Grade Range:
9, 10, 11, 12, 13
Resource ID:
13651
Grade Range:
10, 11, 12
This lesson introduces students to law, public safety, corrections and security. The student learns to analyze reasonable suspicion and probable cause for motor vehicle traffic stops.
Resource ID:
13643
Grade Range:
10, 11, 12
In this lesson, students will learn proper procedures for searching buildings. Students will perform a mock building search, which will include developing hand signals with a partner and interviewing witnesses.
Resource ID:
13558
Grade Range:
11, 12
This lesson explores the history, legal aspects, and career options within forensic science. It also guides students to identify and illustrate roles, functions, and responsibilities of professionals in the criminal justice system, including crime scene…
Resource ID:
13613
Grade Range:
10, 11, 12
In this lesson, students will learn about civil law and criminal law. Students will also role play a civil or criminal offense and create an advertisement for a civil lawyer or criminal lawyer.
Resource ID:
13682
Grade Range:
10, 11, 12
Law Enforcement officers primarily handle criminal law activities. However, there are some circumstances in which a law enforcement officer may become involved in the civil process. Officers must understand the different types of civil service, the limits…
Resource ID:
13716
Grade Range:
9, 10, 11, 12
This lesson focuses on the most common problems that occur in law enforcement including electronic crimes, hate crimes, and human trafficking.
Resource ID:
13615
Grade Range:
10, 11, 12
This lesson covers Community-Oriented Policing which is a recent and controversial concept in law enforcement.
Resource ID:
13672
Grade Range:
10, 11, 12
In this lesson, students learn about conflict resolution skills. This lesson includes activities that can be used in multiple classes.
Resource ID:
13594
Grade Range:
11, 12
This lesson will identify and categorize controlled substances and common drugs, and show how forensic science is used to fight crimes of this type.
Resource ID:
13670
Grade Range:
10, 11, 12
This lesson teaches students about appropriate courtroom procedures and roles. A mock-trial is held to help students understand the importance of each role.
Resource ID:
13695
Grade Range:
10, 11, 12
This lesson familiarizes students with the laws and policies regarding vehicle crashes, as there is a large amount of detail that goes into investigating and documenting a motor vehicle crash.
Resource ID:
13569
Grade Range:
11, 12
In this lesson, students learn about various critical steps like obtaining, photographing, and preserving evidence at a crime scene. This lesson also, encourages an understanding of crime scene investigation, that is crucial for the forensic scientist to…
Resource ID:
13657
Grade Range:
10, 11, 12
A big part of a police officer’s job is responding to crimes and crime scenes. It is crucial that evidence is found, protected, and properly collected to help find who committed the crimes and/or so it can be used in court for the criminal…
Resource ID:
13629
Grade Range:
10, 11, 12
In this lesson, students will learn about the Texas Penal Code: Criminal Homicide chapter. Students will also have the opportunity to conduct research on a serial killer and give a presentation on the activity.
Resource ID:
13674
Grade Range:
10, 11, 12
This lesson is an introduction to crisis management in law enforcement with an emphasis on hostage situations and negotiations.
Resource ID:
13685
Grade Range:
10, 11, 12
There are times an officer will come across riotous crowds on the street. The officer needs to be able to safely control the crowds while working as a team with other officers. This lesson will introduce students to effective ways of crowd control…
Resource ID:
13639
Grade Range:
10, 11, 12
This lesson provides an overview of cultural diversity and encourages students to investigate cultural influences in law enforcement.
Resource ID:
13635
Grade Range:
10, 11, 12
This lesson teaches students about the different types of prosecution and which criminal defenses are available for criminals. Students will then work independently to research a particular defense. Once students have completed this, they will group into…