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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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- 9th - 12th
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Students examine laws in Michigan. They are to decide which laws have affected them in the last twenty-four hours and then go over the law making process. 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 »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students continue their introduction to the use of law in the United States. Using the internet, they research the origins of our laws and discuss why many of them have their foundation in England. In groups, they discuss the continuity of law over time to end the lesson. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students examine the many rights involved in family law. In groups, they identify the laws in marriage and divorce in Washington. They discuss the reasons an annulment might be granted and how property is divided. They discover how mediation is a helpful tool and how to think marriage through before doing it. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students explain the influence of common law and historical documents on the development of the constitution. They brainstrom possible ways laws can originate then read selections from "Democracy in Action" and "Participating in Civics". They also use a powerpoint lecture to complete a chart on where our laws come from. Full Review »
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- 10th - Higher Ed
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Students identify Islamic law as a religious and historical system of determining right action for Muslims. They identify the primary sources of Islamic law. Students complete a terminology matching quiz following a discussion of Islamic law terms. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students are introduced to the basic principles of Islamic law. Using primary sources, they discover the steps needed to achieve a legal decision. They also examine the appearance and significance of the major law schools in Muslim society. Full Review »
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- 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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- 9th - 12th
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Students investigate, examine, research and study how to create a new law, research into European law, assess how one would persuade a group of people to accept the law and consider the ways in which laws are created in Parliament. They become aware of the laws that are underpinning European countries. Full Review »
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