Students define the term law, explain benefits gained from laws and appreciate these benefits in daily life.

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3rd

Students discuss laws and their importance. They discuss silly or unique laws and explore the process that must be followed to make a law.

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3rd - 5th

Students research what environmental law intails. They examine who is responsible for enforcing the laws. They also form opinions on why laws protecting the environment are necessary.

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9th - 12th

Students begin to examine the lawmaking process. Using their text, they describe the role of the three branches of government. In groups, they identify the four basic values protected by law and define the concept of lobbying and identify the four lobbying techniques.

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9th - 12th

Students discuss their feelings related to family rights and the law. Using the internet, they research information to back up their opinions and examine counter-arguments. They take a survey to identify their feelings more in depth to end the lesson.

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9th - 12th