5th-8th Grade Electives

MOSAIC LAW, rooted in the ancient legal codes of the Hebrews as documented in the Torah, provides foundational ethical principles that have influenced the development of Western legal systems. While American law is primarily based on English common law...

Local and federal law enforcement agencies play crucial roles in maintaining public safety and order within communities. They collaborate to investigate and combat crime, addressing both local issues and larger, more complex threats that can cross...

Laws and rules provide a framework for society, ensuring order and predictability, which allows individuals to coexist peacefully. They protect individual rights and liberties, promoting justice and equality by establishing clear standards of behavior...

The JUDICIAL BRANCH is in charge of deciding the meaning of laws, how to apply them to real situations, and whether a law breaks the rules of the Constitution. The Constitution is the highest law of our Nation. There are different...

The CODE OF HAMMURABI, one of the earliest known legal documents, dates back to around 1754 BCE in ancient Mesopotamia and provides insight into the values and social structure of Babylonian society. Understanding its historical context reveals how laws...

Understanding the history of American law enforcement is crucial for recognizing the evolution of policing practices and their impact on communities. It provides insight into the social, political, and economic factors that have shaped law enforcement...

This Crenshaw Criminal Justice Learning Tools Lesson Bundle identifies fundamental liberties protected by the BILL OF RIGHTS. Included is: 1) PowerPoint Lesson: Bill of Rights Explained, which includes a DO NOW activity, LESSON OBJECTIVES, and...

Crime scene investigation involves meticulously collecting and analyzing physical evidence from a location where a crime has occurred, ensuring all information is documented and preserved for legal procedures. Investigators utilize techniques such as...

Immerse your children in the famous story of Jonah using our Jonah and the Big Fish Activity Book. Tailored specifically for educators, this resource offers ready-to-use lessons designed to teach the biblical faith in a fun and interactive way. Each...

Easy way to track at home (or in school) activity!  These logs are ready to print and fill in, or you can edit to personalize them.  When printing, select "scale to fit" for best product.    2 Styles - Each style has 4 options to...

Outdoor activities to keep students playing during recess or during breaks from the classroom. These can also be included in planning for physical education classes.  Some activities can also be played indoors in a gym, cafeteria or classroom space...

Hopscotch Rules and Templates This resource includes rules for 3 different versions of hopscotch along with 12 different templates for a hopscotch 'board'. This is a great activity for students to test their accuracy and balance while practicing...