Social Studies Generation Complex Questions Related to American Democracy – SoGen 8.5 Student Booklet
Student Booklet
Unit 8.5: Where is the justice in our justice system?
This unit explores issues related to race and crime. Students learn about the rights for an accused person in the United States and learn about the different methods of punishment. Students read a case study about a man who turned his life around after being convicted of a felony. Students analyze numerous infographics about the U.S. justice system to prepare for the unit debate, which asks students what the primary purpose of a justice system should be.
