The third of a series of lessons I created about the Murder of Allison Baden-Clay using evidence from documentaries, news articles and the 2017 book authored by David Murray. The PPT began with a warm up activity for students to copy the definition of ‘appeal.’ It included information about the Supreme court of Queensland and how it operates. There is also information about ‘natural justice’ (aka procedural fairness) and sentencing options including custodial sentences. The lesson picked up where we left off with the 2014 trial. The defence had advised Gerard not to take the stand but he decided to do so anyway. There are excerpts from the court documents which I got students to read out (one person to be Gerard, the other to be the lawyer). Then information is provided about the prosecutions cross-examination of Gerard. Then a summary is provided about the Defense and prosecution’s closing arguments. Then the outcome of the case is explained including: the jury verdict, the delivery of victim impact statements and justice John Byrnes decision. This is followed by information about: Gerard’s appeal (August 2015) Reactions to the outcome of the appeal (including protests in King George square in December 2015) The prosecutions decision to appeal the Supreme Court’s Decision to the High Court The outcome of the High Court Hearing (July 2016) Information about how Allison’s daughters, sister and parents are faring including their advocacy work Statistics regarding intimate partner homicide in Australia NB: In my PPTs I typically underline the information that I want students to write. The rest I use as talking points / visual aids. A resource which I think Legal Studies / Civics teachers will find helpful. If you use it, and like it, please give me a positive star rating / review. NB: My lessons have been designed for use in Australian classrooms and will often feature examples from Queensland legislation.

A PPT designed for 10 Legal Studies to teach students about types of stakeholders and their responsibilities. It includes information about a person’s right to silence, the responsibilities of police when carrying out a physical search on a person, an explanation of the terms reasonable suspicion and search warrant. It provides information about how long a suspect can be detained for questioning according the Police Powers and Responsibilities Act (Qld). This is followed by 4 checking for understanding questions. The second part of the lesson is about DNA and other evidence which can be found at a crime scenes. It begins with an explanation of DNA and types of DNA evidence. Information is provided about how samples are collected and analysed. Information is provided about some of the limitations such as contamination, degradation and partial profiles. The purpose of the The National Criminal Investigation DNA Database (NCIDD) is explained as well as how long they hold DNA evidence for. This is followed by information about other types of evidence including: physical evidence and digital evidence. For homework students had to research “Chain of Evidence” and find out the specific processes which must be followed in Queensland law when gathering evidence. Write a paragraph to demonstrate what you have learned. NB: In my PPTs I typically underline the information that I want students to write. The rest I use as talking points / visual aids. A resource which I think Legal Studies / Civics teachers will find helpful. If you use it, and like it, please give me a positive star rating / review. NB: My lessons have been designed for use in Australian classrooms and will often feature examples from Queensland legislation.

The first of a series of lessons I created about the Murder of Allison Baden-Clay using evidence from documentaries, news articles and the 2017 book authored by David Murray. This resource includes a PowerPoint and a document containing ‘Witness Statements’ which I created using details from Murray’s book but turned into first person for the purpose of giving students a role to play during the lesson. The PowerPoint begins by introducing Alison – her interests, skills, occupations etc. as well as how she met her husband Gerard Baden-Clay (and some contextual information about him). Then information is provided about her disappearance including what Gerard said happened as well as the 10 witness statements from residents who had heard noises on the night (2012). To progressively introduce information about the case, I have included snipped excerpts of Foxtel’s ‘Crimes That Shook Australia’ episode about Gerard Baden-Clay along with photographs, news story excerpts and information from Murray’s book. NB: In my PPTs I typically underline the information that I want students to write. The rest I use as talking points / visual aids. A resource which I think Legal Studies / Civics teachers will find helpful. If you use it, and like it, please give me a positive star rating / review. NB: My lessons have been designed for use in Australian classrooms and will often feature examples from Queensland legislation.

A 10 Legal Studies assessment (essay) which is modelled off the Senior Legal studies criteria from the QCAA. Task sheet – explaining task conditions, the criteria and the checkpoints (deadlines). The task was to compile an argumentative essay to present a well-considered solution to a current legal issue which was included in the Baden-Clay case e.g. coercive control / trial by media. PowerPoint – taking students through the assessment requirements and criteria, the scaffolding materials and an example essay {for a human rights law topic}. Referencing guide. A resource which I think Legal Studies / Civics teachers will find helpful. If you use it, and like it, please give me a positive star rating / review. NB: My lessons have been designed for use in Australian classrooms and will often feature examples from Queensland legislation.

A PPT designed to introduce 10 Legal studies students to criminal law. It begins with the Rule of Law pyramid and an explanation of the main principles of the legal system (fairness and equality before the law). Students are introduce to some key terms to write in their glossary (common law and doctrine of precedent). They are introduced to the Queensland Criminal Code Act 1899 as well as a list of some other Acts which deal with specific criminal offences, such as drug offences and traffic offences. They are then introduced to the investigation process after an alleged criminal situation is reported. The various potential stakeholders in a crime are explained. Students are introduced to the concept of evidence and the process required for collecting evidence (as outlined in the Police Powers and Responsibilities Act of Queensland). The difference between direct and circumstantial evidence is explained. There is a video for students to watch to understand their rights when engaging with police. Information is provided about what happens when you are charged with an offence. This is followed by information about the rights of Police. Information is provided about Legal Aid (legal assistance available to people from low socio-economic backgrounds in Queensland). NB: In my PPTs I typically underline the information that I want students to write. The rest I use as talking points / visual aids. A resource which I think Legal Studies / Civics teachers will find helpful. If you use it, and like it, please give me a positive star rating / review. NB: My lessons have been designed for use in Australian classrooms and will often feature examples from Queensland legislation.

I made this worksheet for a viewing lesson for my 10 Legal Studies class who were studying criminal law at the time. There are 17 questions designed to go with the first episode of season 1. The Twelve is an Australian television drama series available on streaming platforms including Binge and ClickView. Season 1 follows the story of Kate Lawson, who is on trial for the alleged murder of her niece. The series shows how the twelve jurors bring their personal lives and prejudices to the courtroom. The episode is 60 minutes.

49 Christmas trivia questions (some multiple choice, others regular) with answers provided in brackets 19 Christmas film questions

Appropriate as a diagnostic tool at the beginning of term 1 of general english

A list of suggested activities and instructions for how they work These include; KNIGHTS, MOUNTS & CAVALIERS Pictionary (with suggested words) Cat and mouse Charades (with suggested activities, people, television programs, films and characters) Substitute (singing tune of a song to words from a book) Celebrity heads Evil stick of gum Space Jump What if

A PPT designed to introduce 10 Legal studies students to terminology needed for an exam about criminal law (some short response and an extended response Q about youth crime). This lesson should equip students with the ability to: • Define the following terms: adversarial system, crime, prosecution, standard of proof, beyond reasonable doubt • Know the difference between summary and indictable offences • Explain how to behave in court • Explain how juries are selected • Name some of the roles in the court system NB: In my PPTs I typically underline the information that I want students to write. The rest I use as talking points / visual aids. A resource which I think Legal Studies / Civics teachers will find helpful. If you use it, and like it, please give me a positive star rating / review. NB: My lessons have been designed for use in Australian classrooms and will often feature examples from Queensland legislation.

My school runs a 10 Legal Studies elective designed to give students a taste of Senior Legal Studies. This is for a unit designed to give students foundational knowledge about criminal law with a focus on youth crime. What is included: Scope and Sequence – lays out the topics taught in each lesson across the 8-week term (two weeks of which are exam block). There are 2 lessons a week. Some of these lessons are also available for sale at my store. Learning Intentions and Success Criteria Handout – included on learning wall and printed in A5 for students to glue into their books and refer to throughout the unit. Unit Plan – which contains: • Unit description • Assessment details (formative and summative) • Suggested resources (textbooks, websites, videos etc.) • Teaching and learning cycle • Reflection questions for teachers at the end of the unit A resource which I think Legal Studies / Civics teachers will find helpful. If you use it, and like it, please give me a positive star rating / review.

An exam designed for 10 Legal Studies (a unit focusing on criminal law and youth crime). For this assessment students were allowed to see the sources for the extended response one week before the exam. Included documents: • Part A: 6 short response questions • Prepared answers for Part A (to assist with marking). • Exam planning paper • Part B: Planning and response booklet • Part B: Exam Stimulus (sources). It includes sources and context statements. A resource which I think Legal Studies / Civics teachers will find helpful. If you use it, and like it, please give me a positive star rating / review.

In Essential English, one of 4 lessons a week is dedicated to literacy. This lesson centred around conjunctions and adverbs. I have included the lesson in both PPT and worksheet form. It includes a definition of each term and activities for students to brainstorm some examples. Some simple text connectives (conjunctions) are explained using the F.A.N.B.O.Y.S acronym and some example sentences. A table listing other types of conjunctions more appropriate for secondary school is provided. Some activities for students to apply what they have learned follow on the remaining slides (answers included in the PPT – they pop up when you click).

In Essential English, one of 4 lessons a week is dedicated to literacy. This lesson centred around homophones. I have included the lesson in both PPT and worksheet form. It includes a definition of homophones and an activity for students to brainstorm some examples. Some common homophones which trip people up are explained e.g. than vs then / there, their or they’re. Some activities for students to apply what they have learned follow on the remaining slides (answers included in the notes section of the PPT).

In Essential English, one of 4 lessons a week is dedicated to literacy. This lesson centred around synonyms followed by revision of apostrophes (taught in previous lesson). I have included the lesson in both PPT and worksheet form. Students copy the underlined text (e.g. definitions). To save on printing, activities can be projected on board and students write into their books.

A PPT designed to introduce 10 Legal studies students to terminology and concepts needed for an exam about criminal law (some short response and an extended response Q about youth crime). The lesson begins with information about why young offenders are treated differently from adults in the criminal justice system. The current penalties and sentencing options available to the court are provided in dot point form. Then students had to draw a 4 column table in their books to fill in while engaging with content on the subsequent slides. There were slides about the Labor Party (2024) had done as well as things they were proposing to do about youth crime prior to the Qld election. Other viewpoints were provided about these changes so that students could identify some of the pros and cons of these law reforms. Then Robbie Katter’s ideas about a ‘relocation sentencing policy’ were explored. This was compared to the Labor Party’s ‘On Country’ program which was being trialled in 2024. The Liberal Party’s election campaign slogan “adult crime, adult time” was explained along with their suggested “Staying on Track Program.” NB: In my PPTs I typically underline the information that I want students to write. The rest I use as talking points / visual aids. A resource which I think Legal Studies / Civics teachers will find helpful. If you use it, and like it, please give me a positive star rating / review. NB: My lessons have been designed for use in Australian classrooms and will often feature examples from Queensland legislation.

An 8 page revision sheet which can be used in classes as well as for homework in the lead up to an exam which has Part A (short response about criminal law) and Part B (extended response about Youth Crime). An answer sheet is also provided. The revision booklet includes: • Match the definitions (retribution, deterrence, rehabilitation, denunciation, community protection). • Multiple choice questions (could be turned into a Blooket / Kahoot). • Explaining processes (e.g. phases of a criminal trial / how a jury is selected). • Short response comprehension questions. • Key terms to define • Concepts to explain e.g. rule of law • Identifying key terms and labelling them with words from a word bank (adversarial system, evidence, beyond reasonable doubt, prosecution, jurisdiction, search warrant, restorative justice, fines, non-custodial sentence, the age of criminal responsibility) A resource which I think Legal Studies / Civics teachers will find helpful. If you use it, and like it, please give me a positive star rating / review. NB: My lessons have been designed for use in Australian classrooms and will often feature examples from Queensland legislation.

A Practice exam designed for 10 Legal Studies (a unit focusing on criminal law and youth crime). For this assessment students were allowed to see the sources for the extended response one week before the exam. Included documents: • Part A: 7 short response questions • Part B: Planning and response booklet • Part B: Exam Stimulus (sources). It includes sources and context statements. • Prepared answers for Part A (to assist with marking). • Some typed responses (paragraphs from Part B) from students who sat the exam in 2024 A resource which I think Legal Studies / Civics teachers will find helpful. If you use it, and like it, please give me a positive star rating / review. NB: My lessons have been designed for use in Australian classrooms and will often feature examples from Queensland legislation.

In Essential English, one of 4 lessons a week is dedicated to literacy. This lesson centred around idioms and tone. I have included the lesson in both PPT and worksheet form. It includes a definition of each term and activities for students to brainstorm some examples. An idiom specific activity: provide a list of idioms and students to write what they actually mean. Tone related activity: list 4 tones at the top and provide 4 sentences which students must match to the tones listed. PPT also includes some spelling activities. Spelling rule – I before e except after c when the sound is ee. A NAPLAN style activity correcting misspelled words (answers included in the PPT – they pop up when you click).

In Essential English, one of 4 lessons a week is dedicated to literacy. This lesson centred around apostrophes. I have included the lesson in both PPT and worksheet form. Students copy the underlined text (e.g. definitions). To save on printing, activities can be projected on board and students write into their books. The PPT goes through the three uses of apostrophes and provides examples. There are some activities for possessive apostrophes, contractions etc.