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:
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:
13605
Grade Range:
10, 11, 12
This lesson is about the ethics a law enforcement officer must have, the difference between ethical and non-ethical behavior, and the role of the US Constitution in police work.
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:
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:
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…
Resource ID:
13659
Grade Range:
10, 11, 12
Crime Scene Investigators are often expected to develop latent fingerprints on items of evidence before comparisons of fingerprints can be made. In this lesson, students will learn about the different types of fingerprints and the chemicals used to…
Resource ID:
13649
Grade Range:
10, 11, 12
This lesson describes the most common drugs currently in use today. It discusses the signs and symptoms for each of the drugs, as well as signs of drug use in general.
Resource ID:
13621
Grade Range:
10, 11, 12
Students will learn about elements of an offense, defenses used, and punishment categories. Students will explore the impact of having a misdemeanor or felony on record and research criminal defenses.
Resource ID:
13617
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.
Resource ID:
13653
Grade Range:
10, 11, 12
This lesson teaches the students to analyze law related to victims and witnesses. Also encourages the students, to apply techniques used to assess risk in vehicle stops, to understand and analyze traffic laws contained in the Texas Transportation Code and…
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:
13645
Grade Range:
10, 11, 12
In this lesson, students discuss processing and rights for juveniles in custody.
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:
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:
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:
13619
Grade Range:
10, 11, 12
This lesson introduces students to various scenarios of Miranda warning.
Resource ID:
13631
Grade Range:
10, 11, 12
Police officers must respond to property-crime calls. They must be able to distinguish the call as that of a specific property crime to file the appropriate charges. This lesson provides the student the opportunity to practice this skill using case…
