Laws affect everything from a scholar's favorite public park to rules in the classroom. Express the importance of lawmaking and teach how they relate to every facet of life with a resource on how a bill becomes a law.

Concepts

the judicial branch, the judicial system, judicial review, governments

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Additional Tags

social studies

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Instructional Ideas

• Flip the class by assigning pupils to look up and write a reflection on the definition of law at home before the first class day
• Make sure to include enough time for every learner to discuss; consider keeping track of who answers and who needs an opportunity to speak

Classroom Considerations

• Some of the extension activities require devices with Internet access

Pros

• Includes ideas and handouts for extension activities
• Helps make laws relevant to scholars by discussing how they directly affect them in their everyday lives

Cons

• None

Common Core

RI.4.1 RI.5.1 RH.6-8.1 RH.9-10.1 RH.11-12.1