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Making An Appeal

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Young scholars are introduced to factors involved in making an appeal in a court case. Students examine the appeals in two court cases and present arguments for both sides. Young scholars discuss the class decision and compare it to the...
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Interpreting The Law Regarding Safe Employment

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Learners watch a video that presents the case of Kevin Gardner vs. Loomis Armored, Inc. Students discuss the case and prepare arguments for and against the appeal. Learners compare their opinions to the actual outcome of the case.
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Judges in the Classroom Lesson Plan

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Students study case studies and determine the rights of the people who are in conflict.
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he Courts: Interpreting The Law Re: Weapons

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students study a case study dealing with no weapons on school property.
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Judges in the Classroom

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students examine the classification categories of rights including liberty, security, cultural, and group rights. They identify and analyze the various similarities and differences among five countries and their constitutions.
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The Trial Process

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students learn about parties, defendant, plaintiff, prosecutor, case, evidence, testimony, witness, documents, physical evidence, etc. in the Trial Process.
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Birth Control By Law? - Legislative Hearing

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students debate the use of mandatory birth control for pregnant substance users.
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Juvenile Justice - Introduction

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers learn about the juvenile justice system.
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Parental Accountability and Public Policy

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students examine laws that relate to parental accountability for minors. Students debate these laws and identify their own personal opinions regarding parental civil and criminal liability. Students draft legislation that reflects their...
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Juvenile Justice - Consequences Of Offenses To Offenders, Victims, And Community

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students discuss consequences for four common juvenile crimes. Students explore legal, social, economic, community and physical consequences for illegal behavior.
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Freedom Of Expression In Special Places

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students learn about First Amendment rights as they pertain to school and school newspapers.
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Courts: Interpreting The Law On Safe Employment

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students make arguments regarding the interpretation of the law and present an appeals case. They also name four characteristics of an appeal.
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Minors And Contracts

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students study the rules regarding minors and contracts. Students study the parts of a contract and identify which contracts minors can legally cancel.
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The Role of International Organizations in Peacekeeping

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders are given two case studies. They determine if the United Nations should become involved, and if so, in what capacity? students explain their decisions based on a set of criteria determined by the class.
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Volcanoes: Mount Vesuvius

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students explain how volcanoes form. In this earth science lesson plan, students identify the different types of volcanoes. They create brochures about Mt. Vesuvius before and after the eruption.

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