eDynamic Learning Course Title: Law & Order
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1. Demonstrate skills necessary for a career in a legal field, including written communication, public speaking, and legal research skills, through simulated court proceedings.
2. Obtain and share information about the impact of significant Supreme Court decisions on law enforcement and criminal justice proceedings. Examples: Miranda v. Arizona, Terry
3. Obtain and present information about fundamental sources of law in American society.
Research, compile, and communicate information to compare and contrast the history and applications of common law and statutory law.
5. Describe ethical and professional responsibility in the legal profession.
6. Model appropriate and ethical use of data and communications technology. Example: maintaining confidentiality of medical and criminal records
7. Explain the roles and responsibilities of participants in the criminal court process.
8. Explain the purpose of each step of the criminal court proceedings.
9. Differentiate between ethical and unethical behaviors in criminal proceedings.
Standards Course Title. (a or b), if applicable, e.g. Game Design 1a Unit Name(s) Lesson(s) Numbers How Standard is Taught How Standard is Assessed Comments Standard Rating (Fully Met / Partially Met / Not Met) Career Requirements
Law and Order: Introduction to Legal Studies Unit 4: A Look inside Our Courts Lesson 3 Students explore the various roles in the courtroom and demonstrate necessary professional skills Activity Fully Met History and Development
v.
Mapp v.
Law and Order: Introduction to Legal Studies Unit 1: The World of Law and Ethics Lesson 1 Students examine the intellectual foundations of American law and key cases Critical Thinking 1 and 2 Important cases are examined throughout the course Fully Met Sources of Law
Ohio,
Ohio
Law and Order: Introduction to Legal Studies Unit 1: The World of Law and Ethics Lesson 4 Students explore the basis of the Constitution Activity Fully Met 4.
Law and Order: Introduction to Legal Studies Unit 3: The Lawmaking Process Lesson 2 Students explore different types of law Critical Thinking 2 Fully Met Ethics
Law and Order: Introduction to Legal Studies Unit 1: The World of Law and Ethics Lesson 2 Students analyze the relationship between ethics and the law Critical Thinking 5 Fully Met
Law and Order: Introduction to Legal Studies Unit 2: The History of the Law Activity Student is to research and
using academic
such as properly citing all sources Activity Fully Met Criminal Law
write a paper
ethical practices,
Law and Order: Introduction to Legal Studies Unit 4: A Look inside Our Courts Lesson 4 Students examine the different roles in the court system, such as
jury, bailiff, lawyers, etc. Activity Fully Met
judge,
Law and Order: Introduction to Legal Studies Unit 5: Civil and Criminal Cases Lesson 3 Students explore principles and procedures of criminal law Critical Thinking 2 Fully Met
Law and Order: Introduction to Legal Studies Unit 1: The World of Law and Ethics Lesson 2 Students compare
and unethical behavior in criminal justice and define key terms Critical Thinking 5 Fully Met State
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State:
State
State
ethical
Standards: Introduction to Law and the American Legal System
Percentage of Course
100%
AL
Course Title: Introduction to Law and the American Legal System
Course
10. Explain how principles of tort law affect human behavior. a. Analyze factual scenarios for the presence of actionable torts. b. Define negligence as it pertains to civil law and give examples of negligence that could be encountered in everyday life.
11. Investigate and share information about provisions of statutes designed to protect consumers. a. Differentiate between state and federal statutes regarding consumer rights. Example: fair debt collections law b. Explain basic bankruptcy laws.
12. Analyze the structure of the civil court system. a. Identify fundamental concepts of commercial law. b. Obtain and share information about provisions of probate law, including types of property, ownership rights and responsibilities, Alabama property management requirements, and real estate broker licenses.
13. Obtain and share information about provisions of family law including requirements for marriage, divorce, child custody, and adoption.
14. Summarize the development of the
15. Explain fundamental constitutional rights, including those in the Bill of Rights.
16. Research, evaluate, and share information about current issues involving constitutional law.
17. Compare jurisdictions and types of cases heard in federal, state, and local court systems.
18. Research and share information about basic rules of evidence in the justice system.
19. List and give examples of types of evidence presented in court proceedings.
20. Obtain and share information about admissibility of evidence in the legal process.
are to research and report on constitutional law as it applies to their daily school life, such as issues of searching personal property and rights regarding vehicles, etc.
learn about the gathering of evidence - scientific, financial, eyewitness, etc. as some of the important first steps in a case
define the types of evidence presented at trial, including circumstantial and direct, with examples
investigate factors involved in the admissibility of evidence, such as ensuring police followed proper protocol when gathering it
Civil Law
Law and Order: Introduction to Legal Studies Unit 8: Consumer Law; Unit 5: Civil and Criminal Cases Lesson 3 (Unit 8), Lesson 1 (Unit 5) Students examine they ways in which laws define responsibilities; Students study cases involving negligence Critical Thinking 3 (Unit 8), Critical Thinking 2 (Unit 5) Fully Met
Law and Order: Introduction to Legal Studies Unit 8: Consumer Law, Unit 4: A Look Inside Our Courts Lesson 5 (Unit 8), Lesson 2 (Unit 4) Students explore various types of consumer
students examine the role of bankruptcy in courts Critical Thinking 3 (Unit 8), Activity (Unit 4) Fully Met
protection,
Law and Order: Introduction to Legal Studies Unit 4: A Look inside Our Courts Lesson 1 Students differentiate between civil and criminal courts Activity Fully Met
Law and Order: Introduction to Legal Studies Unit 2: The History of the Law Lesson 6 Students explore the ways in laws can shape family Activity Fully Met Constitutional Law
United States Constitution. Law and Order: Introduction to Legal Studies Unit 6: Bill of Rights Lessons 2, 3 Students trace the development of the US Constitution and Bill of Rights Lab Fully Met
Law and Order: Introduction to Legal Studies Unit 6: Bill of Rights Lessons 2-4 Students
Critical Thinking 1-5 Fully Met
will explore the constitutional amendments, including elements and meanings
Law and Order: Introduction to Legal Studies Unit 6: Bill of Rights Lessons 1-5 Students
Discussion 1 Fully Met
Law and Order: Introduction to Legal Studies Unit 4: A Look inside Our Courts Lessons 2, 3 Students examines
Critical Thinking 1, 3, 4, Discussion 1 Fully Met
and compares court systems: federal, state, and local
Law and Order: Introduction to Legal Studies Unit 5: Civil and Criminal Cases Lesson 6 Students
Critical Thinking 1; Lab Fully Met
Law and Order: Introduction to Legal Studies Unit 5: Civil and Criminal Cases Lesson 6 Students
Lab; Critical Thinking 1 Fully Met
Law and Order: Introduction to Legal Studies Unit 5: Civil and Criminal Cases Lesson 6 Students
Critical Thinking 1; Lab Fully Met
