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.
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SS.7.CG.3.AP.10 | Identify sources and types of law. |
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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. |
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What's Law Got to Do with It? | In this interactive tutorial, explore the sources and types of laws in the American legal system. |
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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. |
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. |
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. |