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Prepare your health science students to analyze ethical and legal issues in healthcare with this engaging resource focused on the 12 Patient Rights. This versatile packet features worksheets, real-world scenarios, critical thinking questions, and vocabulary activities designed to develop ethical reasoning and decision-making skills. Perfect for teaching patient advocacy, healthcare laws, and ethics, this resource is ideal for CTE health science programs, anatomy, and medical pathways.

What’s Included:

• 12 Expanded Worksheets (One for Each Patient Right):

• Clear explanations of each right.

• Two realistic scenarios for analysis and problem-solving.

• Critical thinking questions for deeper exploration.

• Key vocabulary terms with definitions for reinforcement.

• Answer Key:

  • Complete answers for scenarios and questions.

• Teacher Instructions:

  • Lesson plans, discussion ideas, and assessment suggestions.

• Student Instructions:

  • Step-by-step guidance for completing worksheets independently or in groups.

• Warm-Up and Introduction Activity:

  • Engaging prompts and discussions to introduce the concept of patient rights.

Key Topics Covered:

• Core Patient Rights: Privacy, informed consent, access to records, and respectful treatment.
• Additional Rights: Information access, discharge planning, and advance directives.
• Ethical Dilemmas and Decision-Making: Realistic scenarios requiring critical thinking and analysis.

Skills Focus:

• Ethical and Legal Reasoning: Analyzing scenarios and solving ethical dilemmas.
• Critical Thinking: Evaluating real-world cases to determine violations of patient rights.
• Vocabulary Building: Applying key medical and legal terms in healthcare contexts.

Who Is It For?

• Health Science Teachers – Ideal for CTE programs, nursing prep, and medical pathways.

Why You’ll Love It:

• Comprehensive and Ready-to-Use: No prep required—just print and teach!
• Engaging and Interactive: Real-world scenarios encourage active participation and problem-solving.

Empower your students to understand, analyze, and protect patient rights—while building essential skills for careers in healthcare!

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Explore the rich history of the United States Supreme Court with this comprehensive poster project! Perfect for history and social studies classes, this project encourages students to explore and present the life and legacy of a Supreme Court Justice in a creative and informative way.

What's Included:

• Detailed Project Guidelines: Step-by-step instructions to help students create their posters.
• Research Framework: Key topics and questions to guide students in their research. (includes suggested websites to get them started)
• Design Tips: Suggestions for creating visually appealing and well-organized posters.
• Rubric for Assessment: Clear criteria to evaluate students' work on research accuracy, organization, visual appeal, content completeness, and creativity.

Benefits:

• Engages Critical Thinking: Students analyze and synthesize information about a Supreme Court Justice.
• Fosters Creativity: Encourages the use of visuals and creative elements to make learning fun.
• Flexible and Adaptable: Suitable for various grade levels and can be tailored to fit different classroom needs.

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This career unit gives students an introduction to the law, public safety, corrections and security career cluster and what a career in this field would be like. This is perfect for a career, technology, CTE or business class.

The included PowerPoint presentation can be used by the teacher for whole class instruction, or provided to the students electronically (or as a printout) for them to review individually. Students use close reading skills with a short informational passage to learn about the career field and answer questions to use critical thinking skills and demonstrate their understanding. Two different puzzles are included to learn different jobs in the career and to reinforce vocabulary skills. A technology based project comic creation project is included to allow students to use critical thinking and creativity to further explore the career field. A quick reference/tutorial is also included for StoryboardThat (free, no download needed). Additionally, a group legal case analysis project that can be completed without student computer access (by the teacher printing out the linked information) or providing access to a computer for each group to research is provided to simulate the career and allow students to utilize critical thinking skills and teamwork. Finally, a short reflection questionnaire gives students the opportunity to reflect and analyze their learning as they determine if this career field is of interest to them.

The project was created for grades 7-8 but could easily be used with high school students. The teacher can choose to use some or all of the provided lesson options included in this resource.

This lesson is great for distance learning/remote learning. You can upload it to your school's learning management system (Google Classroom, Edmodo, Canvas, etc.) or share with students via Google Drive.

Files Included with this Lesson

• Teacher & Student Notes and Resources

• Introduction to Law Careers PowerPoint presentation (editable)

• Introduction to Law Careers Research Reading and Questions

• Vocabulary Crossword Puzzle (includes answer key)

• Job Type Word Search Puzzle (includes answer key)

• Technology based Creative Application Project Instructions, Tutorial and Rubric

• Team Brainstorming Worksheet

• Case Study Task Cards (6 different cases)

• Law Career Simulation Group Lesson Instructions and Rubric

• Law Career Reflection Questions (MS Word)

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Have students learn about Hammurabi, the important lawmaker of ancient times with this biographical reading passage. Additional, there are several Did You Know? facts and comprehension questions. The teacher page gives additional links and the key. This could be used as a homework assignment, enrichment or as a bell ringer activity during a study on the area of Mesopotamia.

This resource is part of my new series, "Let's Meet..." famous people in ancient history. Current times in this series include Aesop, Socrates, Hatshepsut, Ramses and Hannibal. I continue to add to this series.

Updated to TeachShare Guidelines, 2021.

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Check out these additional resources:

1. Mesopotamia, means “Land between Two Rivers”.This area is called the cradle of civilization and is where archaeologists have found the remains of the oldest historic people(dating back around 3000BC)People called the Sumerians, Babylonians, Chaldeans, Akkadians and Assyrians, all called the region of Mesopotamia home. These people left behind many ideas which we still have in our world today. This unit of study includes notes, map work, a webquest, activities and resources to help you teach your students about the people of

Mesopotamia: Mesopotamia, First Historic People Unit

2. Want a fun activity to review vocabulary terms for a unit on ancient ancient Mesopotamia? Looking for an enrichment activity in history? Try my Ancient Mesopotamia Puzzler activity. The activity involves students working individually or in groups to review vocabulary terms on Mesopotamia. Then,a following direction activity is next where students place letters from the different terms into boxes found at the end of the activity page. Once all the boxes are filled, a "secret message" about Mesopotamia is revealed! The teacher page includes additional information to share about the "secret message". If you prefer to offer a vocabulary box, I have included this as

well.Mesopotamian Puzzler!

Studying ancient Mesopotamia? Looking to share with students contributions women have made in history. Enheduanna is the FIRST known poet, some say of men and women! Enheduanna's name is also thought to be the oldest name! Ehneduanna's poetry was done in the FIRST person, something not done prior to her poetry. She also did something different, she SIGNED her work! Some nickname her "The Shakespeare of Sumerian literature" ! The reading passage also includes a Did You Know? fun fact section, a map activity, comprehension questions and a teacher page with extension activities, vocabulary words, links and keys.https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Womens-History-Mesopotamias-Enheduanna-First-Known-Poet-in-HistoryReading-4039105

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George Washington and the Camel

Calvin Coolidge and the “Pennsylvania Avenue Zoo”

John Quincy Adams Takes a Swim

Thomas Jefferson and the Mammoth Cheese

Sojourner Truth

Santa Fe Trail: Wind WagonThomas

Revolutionary War Heroine: Catherine “Kate” Moore

Barry(Battle of Cowpens)

Enheduanna, First Known Poet in History

Artemisia(Female Naval Commander during the Battle of Salamis)

Hanno: Phoenician Explorer

Ramses the Great

Hatshepsut

Hammurabi

Alexander the Great

Aesop

Socrates

Hannibal

Hypatia: First Woman Mathematician

Aglaonike(Greek astronomer)

Agnodice(First Female Doctor of Ancient Greece)

Julius Caesar

Archimedes

Sparticus

Diocles

Joan of Arc

Phillis Wheatley

Mary Anning

Caroline Herschel

Sophie Brahe: Astronomer and Horticulturist

Hildegard of Bingen(Middle Ages)

Aida de Acosta(First Woman to Fly a Powered Aircraft)

Women’s Suffrage: The Silent Sentinels

Sir Edmund Hillary

History of Pretzels

History of Marshmallows

History of Tulips

Snowmen in History

History of April Fools’ Day

Great Wall of China

Eiffel Tower

Ayres Rock(Uluru)

Taj Mahal

Travel to Iceland

Travel to Greece

Travel to Japan

Forensic Psychology Reading Comprehension: Understanding the Menendez Brothers' Mental States

Introduce your students to the fascinating role of forensic psychology in one of the most high-profile cases in U.S. history—the Menendez brothers' trial. This reading comprehension worksheet,

"Forensic Psychology: Understanding the Menendez Brothers' Mental States," allows students to explore the psychological evaluations, expert testimonies, and the impact of family dynamics on the infamous crime. Students will analyze both the defense and prosecution's psychological arguments, diving deep into whether Lyle and Erik Menendez's actions were a result of prolonged abuse or motivated by greed.

Content Highlights:

• Comprehensive Reading Passage: Students will learn about the role of forensic psychology in the trial, including discussions on PTSD, family dynamics, and expert testimonies from both sides. The reading examines the mental state of the brothers and the different arguments presented during the trial.
• Case Study: PTSD in the Menendez Brothers: This case study explores how the defense used a PTSD diagnosis to support their argument, while the prosecution challenged the credibility of this claim.
• Guided Questions: The worksheet includes multiple-choice, matching, fill-in-the-blank, and short answer questions to reinforce comprehension and critical thinking skills.
• Teacher Answer Key: A complete answer key is provided, ensuring quick grading and saving you time.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand how forensic psychology is used in the courtroom to evaluate defendants.
• Analyze expert testimonies and their impact on jury decisions.
• Evaluate the influence of family dynamics and psychological trauma in criminal cases.

Common Core Standards and Suggested Courses:

• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.11-12.3: Analyze a complex set of ideas or events, and explain how specific individuals, ideas, or events interact and develop over the course of the text.
• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.11-12.8: Evaluate the reasoning in seminal U.S. texts, including the application of forensic evidence and psychological evaluations.
• Suggested Courses: Forensic Science, Criminal Justice, Psychology, Social Studies, and U.S. History. This resource is also an excellent option for sub plans, encouraging independent learning and critical thinking.

This forensic psychology reading comprehension worksheet is an ideal tool for promoting deeper learning, sparking classroom discussions, and helping students understand the complexities of the legal system. By examining the Menendez brothers' mental states, your students will gain a better understanding of how psychology intersects with law, crime, and justice.

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Does your classroom need a quick reference overview of the Government Braches for the state of GA? Well, of course it does! And here it is! This posters shows information about all three branches of government with interesting facts about each one! The Legislative Branch, The Judicial Branch, The Executive Branch...they're all here!!

Do your students enjoy learning about unsolved mysteries? Do they want to learn about true crime, the Bermuda Triangle, and other global mysteries? Then download this Unsolved Mysteries Research Activity WebQuest for High School English! Fully editable, students will learn about various mysteries including the Bermuda Triangle, D.B. Cooper, Loch Ness Monster, and more!

You'll receive the activity in print and digital formats when you purchase this scavenger hunt resource. The research questions provide for scaffolded instruction that can be completed individually, in pairs, or in small groups. You can even use this lesson as a fun team-building or gamified activity. Your students are guaranteed to learn more about true crime with this high-quality, no-prep resource!

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This lesson will have students critically explore a contentious current event issue involving the cases of Michael Brown and Eric Garner. The lesson will invite students to examine the context and controversy that surrounds the two cases, although emphasis will be placed on the Eric Garner case. A thought-provoking Slide Presentation & accompanying handouts will prompt students to analyze a variety of news resources; all of which frame the issue in a particular way, and offer different explanations as to the underlying causal factors in Garner’s death.

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• One 18 Slide Presentation
• Detailed Lesson Plan
• Handouts:

1. Handout #1- Guided Notes
2. Handout #2- Current Events: America’s Criminal Justice System

Race, Criminal justice system, controversy, racism, Black Lives Matter, Colin Kaepernick

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In this zipped file, you will find the greatest tool I have used yet for the Supreme Court Cases that I have used in years. I simply took 6 manila folders and labeled them with the court case numbers (there are 6 court cases). I glued the court case summary on the right of the inside of the folder and made a pocket on the left with the folded up Supreme Court Decision inside. I number my students off 1-6 and split them up which makes it easy for photocopying with the court cases and the folders make the gallery walk/ learning stations last forever. This is also a great place to throw in some Kagan Structures. The Case Log is the only major photocopying you have to do, or you can have the students copy it down ahead of time. The students take on the role of the Supreme Court Justices as they complete the following as a group of Justices as they take notes, guess the outcome, and finally reveal the actual outcome of each case:

Case #______ Case Title:___________________________

Amendment being argued:

#___ :__________________________________________

Summary of the case:

Your decision: _____ to _____ in favor of_____________________

Supreme Court Decision

______ to ____ in favor of____________________because

Standard: SS.7.C.3 Demonstrate an understanding of the principles, functions, and organization of government.

Benchmark: SS.7.C.3.12 Analyze the significance and outcomes of landmark Supreme Court cases including, but not limited to, Marbury v. Madison, Plessy v. Ferguson, Brown v. Board of Education, Gideon v. Wainwright, Miranda v. Arizona, in re Gault, Tinker v. Des Moines, Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier, United States v. Nixon, and Bush v. Gore.

Background Knowledge: Students should have a working knowledge of trial, appellate, and supreme courts at the state and national levels. Students should understand the appellate process and the significance of judicial precedent, particularly with U.S. Supreme Court rulings. Students should be able to conduct a keyword search and evaluate search results for reliability.

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Help your students master essential legal concepts in healthcare with this engaging and interactive worksheet! Perfect for health science, medical terminology, and healthcare law courses, this resource reinforces key legal terms, patient rights, and liability concepts through fill-in-the-blank exercises, true/false questions, and real-world case scenarios.

Key Features:

• 25 Fill-in-the-Blank Questions: Covers legal terms such as HIPAA, malpractice, informed consent, negligence, and more.
• 5 Real-World Scenarios: Provides critical thinking opportunities to apply legal concepts in practical healthcare situations.
• True/False Section: Reinforces understanding of foundational principles in healthcare law.
• Exit Ticket Reflection: Encourages students to reflect on key legal terms and their importance in patient care.
• Answer Key Included : For easy grading.

Ideal For:

• High school health science courses
• Medical assisting, CNA, and pre-nursing programs
• Anatomy and physiology classes
• Classroom discussions or test prep on healthcare law and ethics

Formats Available:

• Blank Worksheet for student practice.
• Answer Key Version for educators.

Prepare your students to confidently navigate legal issues in healthcare settings with this comprehensive resource!

Have students learn about Hammurabi, the important lawmaker of ancient times with this biographical reading passage. Additional, there are several Did You Know? facts and comprehension questions. The teacher page gives additional links and the key. This could be used as a homework assignment, enrichment or as a bell ringer activity during a study on the area of Mesopotamia.

This resource is part of my new series, "Let's Meet..." famous people in ancient history. Current times in this series include Aesop, Socrates, Hatshepsut, Ramses and Hannibal. I continue to add to this series.

Updated to TeachShare Guidelines, 2021.

Gail

Check out these additional resources:

1. Mesopotamia, means “Land between Two Rivers”.This area is called the cradle of civilization and is where archaeologists have found the remains of the oldest historic people(dating back around 3000BC)People called the Sumerians, Babylonians, Chaldeans, Akkadians and Assyrians, all called the region of Mesopotamia home. These people left behind many ideas which we still have in our world today. This unit of study includes notes, map work, a webquest, activities and resources to help you teach your students about the people of

Mesopotamia: Mesopotamia, First Historic People Unit

2. Want a fun activity to review vocabulary terms for a unit on ancient ancient Mesopotamia? Looking for an enrichment activity in history? Try my Ancient Mesopotamia Puzzler activity. The activity involves students working individually or in groups to review vocabulary terms on Mesopotamia. Then,a following direction activity is next where students place letters from the different terms into boxes found at the end of the activity page. Once all the boxes are filled, a "secret message" about Mesopotamia is revealed! The teacher page includes additional information to share about the "secret message". If you prefer to offer a vocabulary box, I have included this as

well.Mesopotamian Puzzler!

Studying ancient Mesopotamia? Looking to share with students contributions women have made in history. Enheduanna is the FIRST known poet, some say of men and women! Enheduanna's name is also thought to be the oldest name! Ehneduanna's poetry was done in the FIRST person, something not done prior to her poetry. She also did something different, she SIGNED her work! Some nickname her "The Shakespeare of Sumerian literature" ! The reading passage also includes a Did You Know? fun fact section, a map activity, comprehension questions and a teacher page with extension activities, vocabulary words, links and keys.https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Womens-History-Mesopotamias-Enheduanna-First-Known-Poet-in-HistoryReading-4039105

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George Washington and the Camel

Calvin Coolidge and the “Pennsylvania Avenue Zoo”

John Quincy Adams Takes a Swim

Thomas Jefferson and the Mammoth Cheese

Sojourner Truth

Santa Fe Trail: Wind WagonThomas

Revolutionary War Heroine: Catherine “Kate” Moore

Barry(Battle of Cowpens)

Enheduanna, First Known Poet in History

Artemisia(Female Naval Commander during the Battle of Salamis)

Hanno: Phoenician Explorer

Ramses the Great

Hatshepsut

Hammurabi

Alexander the Great

Aesop

Socrates

Hannibal

Hypatia: First Woman Mathematician

Aglaonike(Greek astronomer)

Agnodice(First Female Doctor of Ancient Greece)

Julius Caesar

Archimedes

Sparticus

Diocles

Joan of Arc

Phillis Wheatley

Mary Anning

Caroline Herschel

Sophie Brahe: Astronomer and Horticulturist

Hildegard of Bingen(Middle Ages)

Aida de Acosta(First Woman to Fly a Powered Aircraft)

Women’s Suffrage: The Silent Sentinels

Sir Edmund Hillary

History of Pretzels

History of Marshmallows

History of Tulips

Snowmen in History

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Great Wall of China

Eiffel Tower

Ayres Rock(Uluru)

Taj Mahal

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Forensic Science Reading Comprehension: The Trial of the Menendez Brothers - Drama in the CourtroomI

Bring the courtroom drama of the Menendez brothers' trial to your classroom with "The Trial of the Menendez Brothers: Drama in the Courtroom." This reading comprehension worksheet explores the high-stakes legal battle that captured the nation's attention. Students will learn about the arguments from both the defense and prosecution, the emotional testimonies of Lyle and Erik, and the role of media influence in shaping public opinion. The sensational trial, broadcast live on television, offers a captivating look at the intersection of law, forensic science, and media.

Highlights:

• Detailed Reading Passage: Students will follow the major events of the trial, from the powerful opening statements to the emotional testimonies that swayed public opinion. They'll explore how the defense's abuse claims clashed with the prosecution's narrative of premeditated murder.
• Case Study: The Impact of Media Coverage: This case study highlights the effect of live media coverage on public perception, the courtroom atmosphere, and ultimately, the jury's deliberation process.
• Guided Questions: Multiple-choice, matching, fill-in-the-blank, and short answer questions guide students through the text, encouraging them to think critically about the legal strategies, the role of emotions in the courtroom, and the impact of sensationalized media.
• Teacher Answer Key: A complete answer key is included for easy grading and to support classroom discussions.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the key arguments presented by the prosecution and defense in a high-profile criminal trial.
• Analyze the influence of media coverage on public perception and courtroom dynamics.
• Evaluate the role of emotional testimonies and legal strategies in shaping the outcome of a trial.

Common Core Standards and Suggested Courses:

• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.11-12.1: Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.11-12.6: Determine an author’s point of view or purpose in a text, analyzing how style and content contribute to its effectiveness.
• Suggested Courses: Forensic Science, Criminal Justice, Social Studies, U.S. History, and Media Studies. This resource is also perfect for sub plans, providing students with an independent, meaningful learning experience.

This reading comprehension worksheet is an ideal tool for sparking thoughtful classroom discussions about the intersection of law, psychology, and media. By analyzing the Menendez brothers' trial, students will gain a deeper understanding of courtroom drama, media influence, and how public opinion can be shaped by televised trials.

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This resource will provide students with an introductory framework from which to understand the judiciary process. Students will delve into the fundamental aspects of a courtroom such as: the basic structure and lay-out of a courtroom, the function of different roles (judge, jury, defense, prosecutor), and the common procedures and language used in a courtroom environment. Students will also explore the importance of how to create an opening and closing statement, the legal grounds of when to object, and understand the dynamics of a direct and cross examination. This resource will be very useful for teachers who are searching for an engaging & informative way to introduce students to the concept of mock trials.

Materials:

• Teacher Reference Guide
• One 32 Slide Presentation & Guided Notes
• One 12 Slide Presentation & Guided Notes (Step by Step Application)
• Mock Trial Handouts

1. Jury Role Play
2. Opening Statement
3. Closing Statement
4. Objections
5. Debriefing

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Administrators always say to put the tracking in the students hands, make sure you are keeping data, and never offer ways to help you do these! Well, that's where I come in! I sat down with the test specs, essential standards, and standard break down sheet to create this awesome excel sheet that you could easily print, distribute, or put in a google sheet that your students can track THEMSELVES! Plus this is also a great tracker for PLC's to ensure all students are learning the content & you are on the same page. this has made our team meetings go SO much soother! This is my favorite tool in my classroom.

Students will track themselves unit by unit & standard by standard with the use of "I can" statements.

Instructions: Step By Step

1. Find the unit we are in right now.

2. Based on the work we have done thus far, please put an x in the box that best describes your knowledge of the "I can" statement.

3. Be sure to revisit this before your test to ensure that You've Got This Down! This is what the Civics team is creating your test off of. If you can move yourself to the final column of "Yes, I can." Then you should score 80% or higher on the test. I will be checking on these :)

4. If you get assigned to an intervention. You will need to edit this on the last day of that cycle

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Murder on the Orient Express (2017) - Forensic Science Movie Discussion Worksheet with Answer Key

Description:
Explore forensic science, crime scene investigation, and ethical dilemmas with this engaging movie discussion worksheet based on Murder on the Orient Express (2017). This resource encourages critical thinking about investigation techniques, evidence analysis, and moral decision-making in criminal cases. Includes an answer key for easy use in the classroom.

What's Included:

• Pre-Viewing Questions to activate prior knowledge and set the stage for learning.
• During-Viewing Questions to focus attention on investigation techniques and forensic clues.
• Post-Viewing Questions covering forensic science, ethical considerations, and critical thinking.
• Answer Key with detailed responses to simplify grading and discussion facilitation.

Key Topics Covered:

• Crime scene investigation and forensic evidence.
• Observation, deduction, and analysis techniques.
• Ethical dilemmas and justice in criminal investigations.
• Modern vs. historical forensic science practices.

Perfect For:

• Forensic science, criminal justice, and law enforcement classes.
• High school and early college students.

Classroom Use:
This worksheet is ideal for film-based learning, group activities, and critical thinking exercises. It allows students to analyze the movie's crime-solving methods while comparing them to modern forensic science practices.

Answer Key Included: Ready-to-use for discussions and assessments!

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Learn about Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor, the first Hispanic American and only the 3rd woman to be appointed to the Supreme Court. Students will also learn information about the Supreme Court.

A great resource for Women's History Month, a study of the Supreme Court, for Hispanic Heritage Month, a Friday activity or as a substitute lesson. Extension activities included. There are 9 Audience Questioners in this Ms. Bie Ografee Talk Show Series of Reader's Theater Scripts.

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2. Learn about Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg with this Reader's Theater Script.https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Ruth-Bader-Ginsburg-A-Supreme-Court-Justice-Readers-Theater-Script-6045122

Mrs. Bie Ografee Talk Show Reading Theater Scripts:

Vikings

Ferdinand Magellan

Marco Polo

Christopher Columbus

Leonardo da Vinci

Michelangelo

Visit with a Crusader

Visit with a Victim of the Black Death

Martin Luther King Jr.

Rosa Parks

Harriet Tubman

George Washington Carver

Katherine Johnson

Tuskegee Airmen

Marian Anderson

Marie Curie

Galileo Galilei

Sir Isaac Newton

Albert Einstein

Jane Goodall

Moon Landing: Interview with first astronauts to walk on the moon

Rachel Carson

Jacques Cousteau

Thomas Edison

Visit with a Pilgrim

Revolutionary War Female Spies

Revolutionary War Tory

Thomas Jefferson

James Madison, Father of the Constitution

Pioneer Woman, Narcissa Whitman

Civil War Women Soldiers

Sacagaewa

Sequoyah

Lewis and Clark

Abraham Lincoln

California Gold Rush: Visit with a ‘49er

Wright Brothers

A Road trip Across the USA for Women’s Suffrage

WW 2: Women Pilots

Elizabeth Blackwell

Susan B. Anthony

Sonia Sotomayor

Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Louisa May Alcott

Edgar Allen Poe

William Shakespeare

Charles Dickens

Johnny Appleseed

Visit with a Leprechaun

Visit with a Groundhog

To Tell the Truth Plays:

Hans Christian Andersen

Elizabeth Blackwell

Amelia Earhart

First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt

Elizabeth Blackwell

First Lady Edith Wilson

First Lady Florence Harding

King Tut

First Lady Hillary Clinton

First Lady Michelle Obama

First Lady Abigail Adams

First Lady Martha Washington

First Lady Mary Todd Lincoln

First Lady Dolly Madison

First Lady Lady Bird Johnson

My website for teachers/kids has lots of geography activities, short reads, factoids on different topics, news, career surveys, bell ringers and more.

Forensic Science Reading Comprehension: The Menendez Brothers

Engage your high school students with a deep dive into one of the most notorious criminal cases in American history - the Menendez Brothers. This forensic science reading comprehension worksheet, "Case Overview: The Menendez Brothers - Crime, Investigation, Trial, and Punishment," will provide students with an insightful understanding of this high-profile case, breaking down key elements such as the crime, investigation, courtroom drama, and final punishment.

This resource includes the following sections:

• Comprehensive Reading Passage: Learn about the Menendez brothers, their crime, the complex investigation, and the media-sensationalized trial. The reading provides a balanced look at both the prosecution and defense arguments, making it perfect for students interested in the intersection of crime, psychology, and justice.
• Case Study: The Confession to Dr. Jerome Oziel: This case study examines one of the most pivotal moments of the investigation, encouraging students to analyze the impact of the confession and legal debates over confidentiality.
• Guided Questions: Promote critical thinking with a variety of question types including multiple choice, matching, fill-in-the-blank, and short answer questions. The questions encourage students to synthesize information, consider both sides of the case, and reflect on the legal and ethical implications.
• Teacher Answer Key: Detailed answers are provided to make assessment simple and quick.

Learning Objectives:

• Analyze the legal and ethical implications of evidence used in criminal trials.
• Understand the psychological, social, and legal aspects of high-profile criminal cases.
• Evaluate the impact of wealth and privilege on justice.

Common Core Standards and Suggested Courses:

• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.11-12.1: Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.11-12.8: Evaluate the reasoning and rhetorical devices used in a text.
• Suggested Courses: Forensic Science, Criminal Justice, Social Studies, U.S. History, or Psychology. This resource is also ideal for use in sub plans, as it fosters independent critical thinking.

This engaging and well-structured resource is ideal for deeper learning, as it not only enhances reading comprehension but also promotes classroom discussions around themes like justice, abuse, and the role of wealth in legal outcomes. The worksheet is a perfect tool to develop students' analytical skills while introducing them to essential forensic science concepts.

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Engage your students in having them draw important connections between the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960’s and contemporary grassroots movements taking place in the United States. This lesson will prompt students to analyze short documentary video clips that focus on six different contemporary grassroots movements:

1) Women’s March

2) Immigration

3) Standing Rock

4) Black Lives Matter

5) Climate Change

6) Teacher Strikes

With the corresponding video clips, students will fill out a provided T-chart that will identify the following aspects of each movement:

1) Desired Outcome/Changes

2) Group(s) involved

3) Strategies

4) Obstacle/Challenges

5) Questions

Hands-on activities: Two relevant, critical thinking activities follow that involve having students take their prior knowledge of the Civil Rights era (1950/60’s) and;

1. Using a Venn diagram, students will compare this time period with current day grassroots movements.

2. Each group will then discuss what issues are relevant and meaningful for them. Students will choose an issue that they wish to see change, and then as a group, will create a poster that promotes their cause.

Time frame for lesson:

• 3-4 class periods (60 min) *If time is an issue; the teacher can choose from the six contemporary movements that he/she would like for their students to focus on.

Materials:

• One 21 Slide Presentation
• Detailed lesson plan
• Digital Student Handouts:

1. HANDOUT #1- PowerPoint T-Chart
2. HANDOUT#2- Venn Diagram
3. HANDOUT#3- Grading Rubrics
4. HANDOUT #4- Rethinking schools blog: Making People’s History in Arizona: Educator’s Rise Up

*Note:

Students will have already learned about the Civil Rights era. This lesson serves as a critical thinking extension activity that encourages students to draw connections to contemporary grass roots movements & the Civil Rights movement.

Civil Rights Movement, current events, grassroots, racism, controversy, poster, Trump

This zipped folder includes: Hooks, Bellringers, Questions, and Processing Activities. Student Review Reading for SS.7.C.3.10 Identify sources and types (civil, criminal, constitutional, military) of law. Overview: Benchmark Clarifications: Students will use examples of historical law codes to identify how laws originated and developed in Western society. Students will recognize constitutional, statutory, case, and common law as sources of law. Students will compare civil, criminal, constitutional, and/or military law.

Prepare your health science students to analyze ethical and legal issues in healthcare with this engaging resource focused on the 12 Patient Rights. This versatile packet features worksheets, real-world scenarios, critical thinking questions, and vocabulary activities designed to develop ethical reasoning and decision-making skills. Perfect for teaching patient advocacy, healthcare laws, and ethics, this resource is ideal for CTE health science programs, anatomy, and medical pathways.

What’s Included:

• 12 Expanded Worksheets (One for Each Patient Right):

• Clear explanations of each right.

• Two realistic scenarios for analysis and problem-solving.

• Critical thinking questions for deeper exploration.

• Key vocabulary terms with definitions for reinforcement.

• Answer Key:

  • Complete answers for scenarios and questions.

• Teacher Instructions:

  • Lesson plans, discussion ideas, and assessment suggestions.

• Student Instructions:

  • Step-by-step guidance for completing worksheets independently or in groups.

• Warm-Up and Introduction Activity:

  • Engaging prompts and discussions to introduce the concept of patient rights.

Key Topics Covered:

• Core Patient Rights: Privacy, informed consent, access to records, and respectful treatment.
• Additional Rights: Information access, discharge planning, and advance directives.
• Ethical Dilemmas and Decision-Making: Realistic scenarios requiring critical thinking and analysis.

Skills Focus:

• Ethical and Legal Reasoning: Analyzing scenarios and solving ethical dilemmas.
• Critical Thinking: Evaluating real-world cases to determine violations of patient rights.
• Vocabulary Building: Applying key medical and legal terms in healthcare contexts.

Who Is It For?

• Health Science Teachers – Ideal for CTE programs, nursing prep, and medical pathways.

Why You’ll Love It:

• Comprehensive and Ready-to-Use: No prep required—just print and teach!
• Engaging and Interactive: Real-world scenarios encourage active participation and problem-solving.

Empower your students to understand, analyze, and protect patient rights—while building essential skills for careers in healthcare!

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