Unit 1: Introduction to Law
Duration of Days: 7
What is Law vs. Rules
How are laws made
How do laws reflect our everyday lives
What are Human Rights
Identify and analyze Human rights
Describe the relationship between rights and responsibilities
Describe the difference between misdemeanors and felonies
Distinguish between the two major groups of laws: criminal and civil
Distinguish between local, state and federal laws
Describe how agencies are involved in the lawmaking process
Understanding of legal terminology, concepts and principles
Individual reading of text and articles
Group work using graphic organizers to compare and contrast
Student centered discourse
Analyze videos
Use of vocabulary terms during conversation
Formative assessments
Summative assessments
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