Resource ID:
13699
Grade Range:
10, 11, 12
This lesson is an introduction to the proper procedures for handling and managing explosives and other hazardous materials. A mock bomb threat and response activity is included.
Resource ID:
13582
Grade Range:
11, 12
This lesson gives students an introduction to fingerprinting and includes the history and development of fingerprinting.
Resource ID:
13562
Grade Range:
11, 12
Forensic science is the application of science to criminal and civil law making the scientist in the crime laboratory an active participant in the criminal justice system. An understanding of the origin and development of forensic science is imperative…
Resource ID:
13611
Grade Range:
10, 11, 12
In this lesson, students will learn about criminal procedures, the Fourth Amendment, Mapp v. Ohio (1961), Terry v. Ohio (1968), and Tennessee v. Garner (1984). Students will watch a search and seizure video, present about one of the court cases, and…
Resource ID:
13666
Grade Range:
10, 11, 12
Interpersonal skills are important in law enforcement careers. Law enforcement professionals must be able to utilize interpersonal skills as they carry out their professional duties. This lesson explores interpersonal skills and provides students…
Resource ID:
13691
Grade Range:
10, 11, 12
In this lesson, students will learn techniques for conducting interviews and interrogations. Students will then conduct mock interviews and interrogations.
Resource ID:
13720
Grade Range:
9, 10, 11, 12
In this lesson, students will conduct research on the levels and functions of city, county, and state level courts.
Resource ID:
13645
Grade Range:
10, 11, 12
In this lesson, students discuss processing and rights for juveniles in custody.
Resource ID:
13550
Grade Range:
11, 12
In this lesson, students learn the safe way of operating in the forensic science labs. Students will be expected to create lab safety posters as well as complete an MSDS activity for various chemicals.
Resource ID:
13625
Grade Range:
10, 11, 12
In this lesson, students will learn about the Texas Penal Code related to kidnapping, unlawful restraint, and smuggling.
Resource ID:
13706
Grade Range:
9, 10, 11, 12
In this lesson, students will learn about the Bill of Rights, elements of a crime, classification of crimes, and procedures for enacting laws. Students will discuss breaking the law and the elements of arrest, research types of crimes and present to the…
Resource ID:
13600
Grade Range:
11, 12
In this lesson, students will learn about forensic anthropology, excavation, forensic odontology, decomposition, and forensic entomology. Students will conduct a human anthropology lab, forensic odontology lab, and forensic entomology lab.
Resource ID:
13637
Grade Range:
10, 11, 12
This lesson provides opportunities for students to investigate victims' rights through discussion and projects.Students in law enforcement will encounter victims of crime and need to be able to relay the rights afforded them under state and federal…
Resource ID:
13567
Grade Range:
11, 12
In this lesson, students will understand the importance of crime scene evidence and the different divisions who handle evidence from collection to courtroom.
Resource ID:
13627
Grade Range:
10, 11, 12
In this lesson, students will distinguish among the different types of crimes and their punishments, and analyze the different positions people have on gun control.
Resource ID:
13663
Grade Range:
11, 12
Through this lesson, the student will be able to identify why officers patrol and how they prepare for patrol, discuss the different methods and patterns of patrols, analyze scenarios that a patrol officer could have an impact on through patrolling, and…
Resource ID:
13619
Grade Range:
10, 11, 12
This lesson introduces students to various scenarios of Miranda warning.
Resource ID:
13676
Grade Range:
10, 11, 12
In this lesson, students learn about victims' rights. The lesson also emphasizes the importance of legal recourse, court procedures and working with individuals with special needs.
Resource ID:
13303
Grade Range:
11, 12
In this lesson, students will demonstrate teamwork and leadership skills, which will be used for workers in Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security. Students will participate in teamwork activities to understand the importance of communication and…
Resource ID:
13689
Grade Range:
10, 11, 12
The transportation of prisoners by an officer must be conducted in a manner that provides for the safety of the officer, the prisoners, and the general public. Through this lesson, students will understand the safe procedures for transporting and…