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Judges in the Classroom: Unfair of Deceptive Sales Practices
Middle and high schoolers learn to judge fair and unfair sales practices. They read, discuss, and work through hypothetical situations to evaluate whether the sales practices were deceptive or unfair. Handouts are included.
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President Who? Forgotten Founders and Their Capitols
Students explore the beginning of the United Colonies that were formed in 1774. In this history lesson, students discuss the Articles of Confederation and then answer questions about the events surrounding the development of the...
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Our Community Helpers
Pupils explore community helpers in order to explain how they fit into their community and the world.
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An Introduction To The Bill Of Rights
Students learn about the Bill of Rights and how they apply to modern day situations.
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Juvenile Justice - Adjudicatory Hearing
Students conduct a mock hearing in which they clearly define the role of prosecutor and defense council, while also determining the elements of robbery and defense of duress.
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Juvenile Justice - Decline Hearing
High schoolers analyze what a Decline Hearing is according to juvenile justice. They also study and evaluate the Kent Criteria.
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Judges in the Classroom Lesson Plan: Drug Testing In Schools - Take A Stand
Students express opinions about drug testing in schools, examine arguments in favor of, and against, drug testing in schools, and consider and discuss consequences of a policy for or against drug testing in schools.
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Battered Child Syndrome - Mock Trial
Students present a mock trial using the battered child defense to a murder charge.
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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
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
Students 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. Students compare their opinions to the actual outcome of the case.
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Judges in the Classroom Lesson Plan
Learners 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
Young scholars 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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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
Young scholars 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. Young scholars draft legislation that...
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Juvenile Justice - Consequences Of Offenses To Offenders, Victims, And Community
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
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
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
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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History.com: The States
Learn unique facts about each American state. You can also read a more in-depth history of each state, watch videos and play a game about all the states.