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- 8th - 12th
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Students examine how the degree of intent is seen through a person's actions. They learn legal vocabulary, and analyze that a person's actions show the degree of criminal liability. They write a verdict and a sentencing recommendation. Full Review »
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This lesson explores structural racism by revealing the important role that family wealth plays in shaping life chances how opportunities to accumulate wealth have been racialized, and the roots and consequences of the current race-based wealth gap. Full Review »
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- 8th - 12th
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Students define criminal and tort law and explain how they are different. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students learn of the consequences of juvenile crime and how the state of Washington includes victims in the juvenile justice process. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students investigate parental responsibility for the actions of their Students. They compare the responsibility in the State of Washington and the rest of the country. Full Review »
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- 8th - 9th
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Students examine the difference between criminal and civil liability. They examine case studies to see how the government assesses negligence. Full Review »
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- Higher Ed
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Students investigate tort law and the concept of negligence. They role-play as representatives for the plaintiff or the defendant and present their arguments. Class members act as judges in the cases. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students are introduced to the concept of intentional torts. In groups, they compare and contrast civil and criminal wrongs committed by people. They are given case studies and use the elements of torts to apply to them. They share their reponses with the class to end the lesson. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students investigate the founding and enforcement of the Torts Laws. The law focuses upon the civil liberties of others and how it is important to avoid injuring others. They conduct research using a variety of resources. The information is shared with the class. Full Review »
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- 7th - 12th
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Students define a "defense to a crime" and identify various defenses to crimes in Utah. They examine "cultural defense" and apply it to case studies. Full Review »

