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A Look At The Current Court

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the characteristics of Supreme Court Justices. Using the interent, they research current effects effecting the Court. They complete a worksheet after examine the biographies of the justices. As a class, they discuss the...
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The "Big Four" of the Michigan Supreme Court

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students identify the justices on the Michigan Supreme Court known as the "Big Four". They relate to them by researching their lives. They participate in an activity in which they practice their investigation and presentation skills.
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The Leed's footballers' trial

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students explore what happens when someone is tried for a crime. They expand their knowledge of the name "Criminal Justice System" and develop discussion skills. Students read the story Leeds footballer guilty of fighting in public. ...
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Kids in the Classroom on Summit Day

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students discuss the qualifications of a Supreme Court justice. As a class, they role play the role of a justice and share with the class why they are the best qualified candidate for the job. In groups, they create a bumper sticker or...
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Fair Dinkum!

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Students define fairenss, justice and equity as they are known to them. In groups, they role-play varoius scenerios and discuss their reactions to it. As a class, they share experiences in which they were treated unfairly and what could...
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Faces of the Bench

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers use primary source documents to gather information on justices in the Michigan Supreme Court. They write about the thoughts and experiences of the author. They identify and describe each justice briefly.
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What Do You Know? Supreme Court Nominations

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars discuss what they believe Supreme Court Justices should do while in office. As a class, they brainstorm a list of their prior knowledge about the justices and Supreme Court. In their journal, they write about the qualities...
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Criminal Activities

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students investigate Justice Week in Britain. In this current events lesson, students visit selected websites related to law and order in the U.K. Students may create their own anti-social art as a culminating activity.
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Who Serves Time? Breaking Down Stereotypes About Juvenile Offenders

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students read and discuss article "Doing Time," explore juvenile justice system and juvenile hall, and discuss stereotypes of young offenders.
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Social Studies: Human Rights Then and Now

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine past and present human rights issues in U.S. history. In reflection journals, they document both justices and injustices perpetrated on groups and individuals. Finally, students implement an action plan designed to...
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European Union Law

For Students 9th - 12th
For this European Court of Justice worksheet, students respond to 17 short answer and fill in the blank questions about European Union law.
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Bang to Rights

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students take a closer look at the rights of British prisoners. In this current events instructional activity, students research the listed Web sites that include information about the British justice system and voting practices....
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The Immigration Debate: A Lesson from Viva La Causa

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students study the social justice issues of the immigration debate. For this immigration lesson, students examine the role of undocumented Latino workers as they explore how trade policies and competition influence immigration and...
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Dred Scott and the Constitution

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Young scholars investigate the outcome of the Dred Scott case. For this human rights lesson, students read Justice Taney's decision about property rights and citizenship. Young scholars write essays about the outcome of the case and...
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American Justice on Trial

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students role play a trial in which they consider if the United States government violated the rights of Japanese Americans after Pearl Harbor.
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With Liberty and Justice for all

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students act as are property owners who learn that soil on their property is contaminated with lead. They consider the issues involved in addressing this problem so that further harm is avoided and a fair solution is developed and...
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The Story of Latino Civil Rights: Fighting for Justice

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers identify the civil rights abuses suffered by African Americans, Japanesse Americans during WWII, and Hispanic Americans. They explain what the common element is among the discrimination against these three groups. ...
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The Bill of Rights and the Supreme Court

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore what the United States would be like today if the Bill of Rights had never been written.  In this exploring the constitution lesson, students research Supreme Court cases that were heard in the early years of the...
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Compliments can Change the World

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students explore the definition of philanthropy as it relates to bullying. In this moral values lesson, students listen to the book Thank you, Mr. Falker and identify how the main character was bullied. Students define philanthropy, and...
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Sharing Compliments- King Day

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students research Martin Luther King Jr. In this African-American history lesson plan, students read the book A Picture Book of Martin Luther King, Jr. and discuss how he was a philanthropist. Students use kind words towards each other...
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The Truth About Human Rights

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the concept of human rights. In this human rights lesson plan, students watch 2 videos regarding human rights violations around the world since 2001. Students explore several websites that feature human rights...
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Digital Forensics

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine a crime scene and photograph evidence.  In this forensics digital photography lesson, students recognize the correct procedures for filming a crime scene.  Students document evidence and keep a log of the...
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Circle Justice—Lesson 1: The Anger Within

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the emotion of anger through the poem 'A Poison Tree'. In this poetry analysis lesson plan, students identify and decode unfamiliar vocabulary they encounter, engage in groups discussions and complete several...
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Immigration 2004: Issues for the Presidential Election And a Sample Department of Justice Naturalization Test (can You Pass?)

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners read several handouts regarding immigration and naturalization. They complete the citizenship practice test and determine whether they would pass the naturalization test given to immigrants. They discuss how the issue of...

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