Twelfth graders explain the difference between a class action and civil law suit. In groups, they compare and contrast criminal and civil trials and review various cases. They determine the place of law in the American constitutional...

Young scholars examine the practice of redistricting. In this American politics lesson plan, students read the provided articles "The Gerrymander," and "Reforming the Gerrymander." Young scholars respond to the provided discussion...

Students explore plea bargaining and list the advantages and disadvantages of it.

Twelfth graders examine the concept of discrimination.  In this Current Events lesson, 12th graders prepare for a trial on discrimination.  Students participate in these trials as a specific role. 

For this English worksheet, students read "Anti-McDonald's McDavids Beat Goliath," and then respond to 8 multiple choice, 27 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the...

Students read, discuss and act out an actual case study dealing with a juvenile crime. They complete discussion questions associated with case study.

Twelfth graders discuss the importance of the group in Japan. In groups, they compare and contrast behaviors and attitudes of those in Japan and the United States. They are given a case to review and identify the rules by which the...

Students distinguish between grand and petty larceny. They become aware of the individual rights of minors and explain the procedures of a closed juvenile hearing. They realize the severity of the crime of shoplifting.

Students expore civil liberties. They identify and define legal rights. Students consider the impact of applying rights in criminal matters. They identify Canadians' political rights and suggest why they are essential to a democracy....

Whether you are new to the mock trial format or have extensive experience with the program, you'll find much to learn from this teacher training manual that includes strategies for teaching the various aspects of court room trials.

Students examine historic examples of authority during wartime. They interpret the Fifth Amendment. They debate the merits of the Patriot Act.

This website, a unit introducing the law and legal system, is organized into six chapters where you can learn about laws, lawmaking, citizen advocacy, dispute settlements, the court system, and lawyers.

The Ontario Justice Education Network provides excellent resources for teaching about Canada's legal system. Programs range from Grade 4 up. Examples include a mock trial with Hansel and Gretel, a look at court artists, judge shadowing,...

In this technology-based project, young scholars will take on the role of a legal defense team and prepare the court defense for a body organ that is currently an employee of Human Body Inc.. Due to recent cost increases, the Human Body...

A complete transcript outlining the court case between Janet Reno, U.S. Attorney General, and the American Civil Liberties Union, in which the Communications Decency Act was declared unconstitutional.

A detailed description of the United States Supreme Court decision on the appeal of the case Escobedo v. Illinois, which ruled on the right to have counsel under the 6th and 14th Amendments to the Constitution.

An overview of the 1963 court case, Gideon v. Wainwright and the affect of the outcome of this court case.

Sir William Blackstone, attorney at law, unsuspecting, created quite a stir in England when he began a lecture series in 1758. His delivery may have led to the turning point in the development of colonies in the New World and directly...

A thorough biography of Sir William Blackstone. Blackstone is a recognized lawyer born in England and played an integral part of the development of the common law legal system in the United States during the Revolutionary War, and the...

This article uses specific court cases to show how the right to counsel at trial was developed into the present day standard.