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Unit 8.4: When is a crime not a crime?

This unit focuses on crime and the idea that some acts may or may not be legal depending on the situation. Students learn about the different crime classifications and build background knowledge by reading about Trayvon Martin, interracial marriage, and marijuana legalization. The unit debate centers around the question of whether or not everyone should receive the same sentence for the same crime. Finally, students complete a writing activity on their point of view about President Obama’s post-Zimmerman trial statement.

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