Standard #: SS.7.CG.3.10


This document was generated on CPALMS - www.cpalms.org



Identify sources and types of law.


Clarifications


Clarification 1: Students will explain how historical codes of law influenced the United States.

Clarification 2: Students will recognize natural, constitutional, statutory, case and common law as sources of law.

Clarification 3: Students will compare civil, criminal, constitutional and/or military types of law.



Related Courses

Course Number1111 Course Title222
2106010: M/J Civics (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2019, 2019 - 2022, 2022 - 2023, 2023 - 2024, 2024 and beyond (current))
2106015: M/J Civics (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2022, 2022 - 2023, 2023 - 2024, 2024 and beyond (current))
2106016: M/J Civics & Career Planning (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2019, 2019 - 2022, 2022 - 2023, 2023 - 2024, 2024 and beyond (current))
2106020: M/J Civics, Advanced (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2019, 2019 - 2022, 2022 - 2023, 2023 - 2024, 2024 and beyond (current))
2106025: M/J Civics, Advanced (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2022, 2022 - 2023, 2023 - 2024, 2024 and beyond (current))
2106026: M/J Civics, Advanced & Career Planning (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2019, 2019 - 2022, 2022 - 2023, 2023 - 2024, 2024 and beyond (current))
2106030: M/J Law Studies (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2022, 2022 - 2023, 2023 - 2024, 2024 and beyond (current))
7821023: Access M/J Civics and Career Planning (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2018, 2018 - 2019, 2019 - 2023, 2023 and beyond (current))
7821021: Access M/J Civics (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2018, 2018 - 2023, 2023 and beyond (current))
2106029: M/J Civics and Digital Technologies (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2022, 2022 - 2023, 2023 - 2024, 2024 and beyond (current))
2100045: M/J United States History & Civics (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2022, 2022 - 2023, 2023 - 2024, 2024 and beyond (current))


Related Access Points

Access Point Number Access Point Title
SS.7.CG.3.AP.10 Identify sources and types of law.


Related Resources

Lesson Plans

Name Description
Types of Laws

In this lesson plan, students will identify types and sources of U.S. law while completing guided notes that accompany a teacher-presented slideshow. Students will then show what they know through writing.

Trial Process and Role of Juries

In this lesson plan, students will describe the trial process and role of juries in the administration of justice at both state and federal levels. Students will act out a Mock Trial and answer questions based on the process shown during the play.

Identifying Sources and Types of Law

In this lesson plan, students will apply their knowledge of sources and types of law to understanding the historical influences on the rule of law in the United States. Students will work in small groups to demonstrate an understanding of the sources and types of law by analyzing various scenarios using stations and guided notes.

Original Student Tutorial

Name Description
What's Law Got to Do with It?

In this interactive tutorial, explore the sources and types of laws in the American legal system.

Teaching Idea

Name Description
Grade 7 Civics Family Guide: Standard 3

This Grade 7 Civics Family Guide provides some ideas and activities to support civics education when at home, out and about, and in the community. The activities provided align to the civics learning benchmarks within Standard 3 at this grade level.

Student Resources

Original Student Tutorial

Name Description
What's Law Got to Do with It?:

In this interactive tutorial, explore the sources and types of laws in the American legal system.



Parent Resources

Teaching Idea

Name Description
Grade 7 Civics Family Guide: Standard 3:

This Grade 7 Civics Family Guide provides some ideas and activities to support civics education when at home, out and about, and in the community. The activities provided align to the civics learning benchmarks within Standard 3 at this grade level.



Printed On:4/27/2025 3:06:39 PM
Print Page | Close this window