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Anatomy
of a Murder: A Trip Through Our Nation's Legal Justice System Follow
the story of a defendant as he faces one of the most serious charges the legal
system can levy.
Argument in an Athenian
Jail: Socrates and the Law Students
will read and analyze Socrates' Crito in which he argues against the
idea that he should escape the penalty of death imposed on him by Athens, laying
the groundwork for future debates over the rights of the individual and the rule
of law. The lesson concludes by having students consider whether this Socratic
argument still holds true today, finding examples in contemporary American
society to demonstrate their point of view
Crime and
Punishment: Case Negotiation in the Criminal Justice System Professor
Valerie Hans at the University of Delaware created this activity to acquaint
students with the way in which the outcome of a case is negotiated within the
criminal justice system, and the factors that affect the resolution of a
criminal case.
European Geography Test European Geography Test is a collection of challenging Web-based
geography exams that survey students' knowledge of European topography, European urban
geography, and general map skills. Tests are divided into three different
learning levels, and the focus and objectives for each test are clearly stated. The tests
employ interactive maps, photographic images, pull-down menus, radio buttons, and fill-in
forms to ask students a series of multiple choice, true or false, and matching questions.
Requires registration.
Famous Trial
Homepage A great site from law professor Doug Linder. Not
only information about famous trials but also some great learning games (scroll down to
the "There's More" section) for student assignments.
Famous Trials in American
History: Cases that Shaped and Shocked the Nation The ABA
Museum of Law presents a sneak peak at its upcoming exhibit
Frontline:
The Execution Excellent suggestions for reviewing capital
punishment from an academic perspective
HyperHistory
Online An interactive world history chart
Psychology Experiments Online
An interesting interactive site that provides students with an opportunities to
participate in psychology experiments. Could be a good classroom activity. In
January 2001 and new "become a juror" experiment looked intriguing for
criminal justice courses.
The Turing Game A very interesting site that challenges notions of a
raceless, classless,
genderless Internet. Have your students participate in one of the games and report in
class on their experience.
Who Killed William Robinson?
Race, Justice, and Settling the Land: A Historical Whodunit This innovative Website takes a historical event -- a murder case on Salt Spring
Island, British Columbia, in 1868 -- and uses it as a means to examine the cultural and
social history of nineteenth-century colonialism. The site is structured as a historical
"whodunit." Users are challenged to form learned conclusions based on the
evidence surrounding the murder of William Robinson, a black settler who was allegedly
killed by an Aboriginal man, Tshuanahusset, who was ultimately tried and convicted by an
all-white jury. As users investigate the complex case, by way of hundreds of primary and
secondary documents and nearly a hundred images, they are confronted with manifold issues
such as immigration, racism, religious tolerance, gender equality, judicial inequity, and
economic change. Although creators Ruth Sandwell and John Lutz of the University of
Victoria developed the site for students in grades eight through twelve, users of all ages
will benefit from this rich exploration of historical understanding. >From the
Scout Report for Social Sciences, Copyright
Internet Scout Project 1994-1999.
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