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:
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:
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:
13391
Grade Range:
10, 11, 12
In this lesson, students will understand the current issues in Correctional Facilities so they can become effective correctional officers.
Resource ID:
13383
Grade Range:
10, 11, 12
In this lesson, students will learn about the daily operations of a correctional facility through independent projects, group presentations, and discussions.
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:
13586
Grade Range:
11, 12
In this lesson, students will learn about the different types of fingerprints and the chemicals used to pick them up at crime scenes. A lab is included.
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:
13776
Grade Range:
10, 11, 12
In this lesson, students will discuss terrorism and natural disasters. Students will also present a briefing of a recent terrorist attack on the United States, and they will discuss how the attack changed public laws and security.
Resource ID:
13590
Grade Range:
11, 12
In this lesson, students will experiment with DNA, one of the most valuable tools to verify identities, exclude suspects, and solve crimes. This lesson includes a laboratory experiment.
Resource ID:
13480
Grade Range:
10, 11, 12
In this lesson, students will have the opportunity to learn methods for donning and doffing the Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) and to demonstrate how to don the SCBA.
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:
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:
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:
13697
Grade Range:
10, 11, 12
This lesson focuses on learning about emergency management, the Office of Emergency Management (OEM), Emergency Operations Plans (EOPs), the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM), state emergency organizations, local emergency officials and…
Resource ID:
13482
Grade Range:
10, 11, 12
In this lesson, students will have the opportunity to demonstrate skills while wearing the Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) and procedures to follow in the event that the SCBA fails.
