Eyewitness Testimony and The Innocence Project
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What is the primary focus of the Eyewitness Testimony WebQuest?

  • Researching the validity of eyewitness testimony (correct)
  • Analyzing crime scene evidence
  • Reviewing police line-up procedures
  • Creating composite drawings
  • Students are required to create a crime scene sketch as part of the lesson plan.

    True

    What case is suggested for further research at the end of the lesson?

    Ronald Cotton case

    The memorandum on Eyewitness Identification Procedures is provided by the US Department of __________.

    <p>Justice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following activities with their descriptions:

    <p>Eyewitness Accounts WebQuest = Researching eyewitness testimony validity Sketchy Characters Assignment = Creating a composite drawing Eyewitness Identification Procedures = Reading police line-up policies Ronald Cotton case = Studying a real-life example of eyewitness misidentification</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which slides are primarily used to introduce the topic of eyewitness accounts?

    <p>Slides 1-4</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The suggested videos about the Ronald Cotton case are each approximately 10 minutes long.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What medium is suggested for students to engage with during the lesson to stimulate their thinking?

    <p>Video clips</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Eyewitness Accounts

    • Students should research the validity of eyewitness testimony and gather background information.
    • Video clips are used to demonstrate the impact of eyewitness accounts.
    • Students role-play as crime scene sketch artists to create composite drawings based on eyewitness descriptions.
    • Case study of Ronald Cotton, including a 2-part 60 Minutes video, highlights the fallibility of eyewitness testimony.
    • A worksheet on Eyewitness Identification Procedures explores police line-up procedures outlined by the US Department of Justice.

    The Innocence Project

    • Students should research the Innocence Project

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    This quiz investigates the reliability of eyewitness accounts, featuring case studies and relevant media examples. Students engage in various activities, including role-playing to highlight the challenges of accurate identification. Additionally, the Innocence Project is examined to understand its role in addressing wrongful convictions.

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