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- Grade Range
- 3rd - 5th
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Students explore the purpose of rules and laws in society, as well as some of the basic tenets of the Constitution that address equal rights for all citizens. Next, they examine historical examples of segregation and consider its impact on society. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students identify the civil liberties outlined in the U.S. Bill of Rights and discuss the importance of these liberties in today's society. They research examples of when Congress has taken legislative action to protect national security. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students compare the differences between a common law and civil law system. They discover how and why Louisiana is the only state with a Civil Code. Full Review »
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- Higher Ed
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Students participate in a crime game show to examine basic concepts of criminal law. They, in groups, answer questions regarding search and seizure, police investigation, basic trial process, and Washington law. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 7th - 10th
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Students examine and compare/contrast the steps of criminal and civil cases. They define key vocabulary terms, develop an outline of a criminal and civil trial, and analyze the differences in standards of proof in legal cases. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 9th - 10th
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Students identify four basic values (economic, social, moral, and political) protected by law, examine different definitions of values, and correlate laws to values they aim to protect. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 10th - 12th
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Students study the concept of negligence. They recognize the difference between civil and criminal law and examine the factors that courts consider when considering if there is a duty and whether it has been breached. They argue either for or against one of the negligence elements. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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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. Full Review »
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- 7th - 12th
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Students identify and discuss First Amendment rights, examine how to make sound legal judgements regarding photographs of private individuals, examine difference between public and private figures as far as libel law is concerned, distinguish between legal and illegal photojournalism scenarios, and discuss relationship and differences between law and ethics. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 9th - 12th
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Students are introduced to the topic of law. As a class, they compare and contrast laws and rules in their everyday life. They define the various types of laws, their classifications and where they are commonly used. They participate in a review session to end the lesson. Full Review »
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