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Further Reading: Japan
Students investigate the Japanese people and how they lived in the World War II era. They conduct research in order to obtain information. Then they role play the part of different people in groups who lived during the time.
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Native Americans - People of the Plains
Students explore Plains Indians and practice computer skills by reading creation and migration stories on People of the Plains CD-ROM, and watching Plains video. Students examine village life of Plains Indians, and view different...
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Touring My County
Second graders research important events that occurred in their counties for each year they have been alive. They, in groups, categorize these events and develop notes to be used in the writing of an autobiography.
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Utah American Indian and non-Indian Conflicts
Seventh graders study the relationship between American Indian and non-Indians during the Utah Territorial period.
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Judges in the Classroom
Students study the court process by participating in a mock trial. They demonstrate an understanding of the tort concept of host liability for injuries to third parties.
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Judges in the Classroom - Mock Trials
Students conduct a mock trial and follow established procedures role-playing attorneys, witnesses, judges, bailiffs, etc. Students examine documents, present arguments and decide a case in which a sea lion is on trial for eating fish.
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Making An Appeal
Learners 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. Learners discuss the class decision and compare it to the actual...
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Interpreting The Law Regarding Safe Employment
Pupils 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. Pupils compare their opinions to the actual outcome of the case.
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Judges in the Classroom Lesson Plan
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
Students study a case study dealing with no weapons on school property.
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Judges in the Classroom
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
Students learn about parties, defendant, plaintiff, prosecutor, case, evidence, testimony, witness, documents, physical evidence, etc. in the Trial Process.
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Search And Seizure In Washington
Students leaqrn about how search and seisures can take place with and without a warrent and what the legal standard is in public schools.
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Birth Control By Law? - Legislative Hearing
Pupils debate the use of mandatory birth control for pregnant substance users.
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Parental Accountability and Public Policy
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...