Overview
This short activity challenges young people’s perceptions of current sentencing guidelines. It can be run as a standalone activity or as an extension activity as part of a mock trial competition.
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Mock G7 Pack
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This lesson introduces students to the concepts of their legal rights and responsibilities and explores how the law impacts their daily lives. Students explore the different ages that various laws…
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Mock Trials Classroom Pack
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How Does the Budget Impact Me and Others?
The resource consists of two activities. The first is a notation task based on the information provided about the...
Cyberbullying (SmartLaw Subscription)
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What is Democracy?
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Climate Action: Using the Law to Drive Change
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What is Media Bias?
During this lesson students explore what bias within the media is and how it differs from fake news. They...
Who’s Really Paying for COVID?
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Biodiversity: Using the Law to Drive Change
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