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In an act of survival, two sailors kill and eat their shipmate while lost at sea. Are they guilty of murder?
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8th Grade Social Studies
Used as Intro to Citizenship and the Community and Crime in the US units.
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excellent
good resource
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elements of criminal law
used the case in my undergraduate class to discuss issues of ethics and sentencing
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The shipwrecked Sailors scenario is excellent in helping young tens improve and think about their decision making skills. I would like to see another scenario using a situation involving in an suburban or urban setting.
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Case of the Shipwrecked Sailors
I teach junior level high school, and they were able to process and begin good discussions about the distinction between legality and morality. I plan to have them do a Socratic Seminar to further develop their thinking.
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Straightforward, low-prep activity
I like how easy to use this sheet is. Provides ample detail, while remaining open-ended and able to use as a stand-alone or multi-day extender.
