The Sensational O.J. Simpson Criminal Murder Trial: Why It Still Matters
Class experience
US Grade 8 - 11
In this class, we will take an up close look at the sensational O.J. Simpson Criminal Murder Trial and examine why it still matters decades later! There will be detailed accounts of events leading up to the murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman, events and facts pertaining to the murders, and issues raised during the criminal murder trial, all as presented during the criminal litigation process! The presentation of facts and issues will be discussed through the crimino-legal...
4 lessons//4 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1Who's Who? The Key PlayersIn this lesson, we are introduced to the victims, the defendant, and the legal teams.Week 2Lesson 2The Crime and the Crime Scene EvidenceIn this lesson, we talk about the crime and crime scene evidence.Week 3Lesson 3Deep Dive: Key Witnesses, Evidence, and, DNAIn this lesson, we take a deep dive and learn about some key witnesses, as well as explore DNA and Crime Scene Evidence.Week 4Lesson 4Impact and LegacyIn this lesson, we conclude our look into the O.J. Simpson saga.
With a Ph.D. in Criminal Justice, I am an online university adjunct professor of criminology, criminal justice, forensics, and sociology, as well as an experienced online high school teacher, having developed and taught high school courses for criminology, criminal justice, and criminal profiling, all online. I also serve as a peer-reviewer for numerous professional journals. I have studied these topics in depth and am well read on the subjects, and continue to devote time to learning about new developments, theories, and discoveries. Additionally, I am I am a K-12 teacher, working with students of all ages.
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There will be photos and accounts of the actual crime scenes and domestic violence. Some of the descriptions will include great bodily harm in detail, domestic violence, sharp force injuries/murder, and more. The content of this class is not for those who are "faint-at-heart", and, discretion is advised. Sex and violence will be referenced and discussed in relation to the facts presented during the criminal murder trial.
Hello! My name is Katrina! I am a graduate of California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, where I earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, Minor in Sociology (completed in 3 years!). I also graduated with my Master of Arts...
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Completed by 9 learners
Ages: 13-17