Resource ID:
13427
Grade Range:
10, 11, 12
The ability to write a good report can make or break a case. A report that a police officer writes in his squad car has the potential to make it to the United States Supreme Court. In this lesson, students will write a report on a burglary case scenario.
Resource ID:
13403
Grade Range:
10, 11, 12
In this lesson, students will understand the past and present battles in our courts that continually test the strength and longevity of our Bill of Rights.
Resource ID:
13421
Grade Range:
10, 11, 12
In this lesson, students will have the opportunity to explore the victim and defendant in the trial process through projects and case studies.
Resource ID:
13453
Grade Range:
10, 11, 12
In this lesson, students will apply their understanding of the burden of proof in a criminal trial, and will apply their understanding of the types of evidence used in criminal trials.
Resource ID:
13418
Grade Range:
10, 11, 12
In this lesson, students will discuss the roles of individuals in the courtroom, common courtroom terms, and rules of the courtroom. Students will also participate in a short mock trial to practice their skills.
Resource ID:
13398
Grade Range:
10, 11, 12
In this lesson, students trace the history of state and federal court systems and identify state and federal court systems.
Resource ID:
13458
Grade Range:
10, 11, 12
In this lesson students learn the structure and provisions of the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights and how they impact the criminal trial process.
Resource ID:
13433
Grade Range:
10, 11, 12
In this lesson, students will apply their understanding of the duties and responsibilities of law enforcement during arrests of suspects as required by established criminal procedure and case law. Students will participate in an activity in which they…
Resource ID:
13447
Grade Range:
10, 11, 12
In this lesson, students will learn about the motions and objections that may be utilized by an attorney. Students will have the opportunity to write scenarios for the various objections, and will play a game to assist them in learning the motions.
Resource ID:
13412
Grade Range:
10, 11, 12
This lesson provides the opportunity for students to examine the structure of the legal system in the United States.
Resource ID:
13444
Grade Range:
10, 11, 12
In this lesson, students will discuss the rules of discovery and privileged communication. Students will complete a case study activity in which they will apply the rules of discovery and privileged communication.
Resource ID:
13461
Grade Range:
10, 11, 12
This lesson explores defendant's rights and describes pre sentencing and probation practices. Students will have the opportunity to construct reports and interact with other students through role playing scenarios.
Resource ID:
13406
Grade Range:
10, 11, 12
In this lesson, students learn to Identify factors that influence the court system and describe real life cases that have been affected by these factors.
Resource ID:
13441
Grade Range:
10, 11, 12
In this lesson, students will outline the Pre-Trial Process, describe the importance of the Grand Jury, and discuss the bail process.
Resource ID:
19449
Grade Range:
10, 11, 12
CTE TEKS - Implemented 2017-2018, adopted in 2015
Court Systems and Practices course scope and sequence within the Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security Career Cluster® summarizes the content to be taught, and one possible order for teaching…
Resource ID:
13402
Grade Range:
10, 11, 12
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