Street Law - Anderson School District Five



Street Law 2012-2013

A. Description

In Street Law, students will study the common laws that are in our society. These are the some of the laws that govern our people and our states. The course is generic, due to each state having their own set of laws that vary greatly across this country. The understanding of this course will help students pass the end of course exams. The understanding of the course will help the student be a better citizen and student.

B. Organization

Street Law is an independent study with some daily discussion on the topics. The discussions will only be held if the students raise their hands before speaking. The discussions will not be a “free for all” with students yelling out or cross talking with their opinions. Students will answer the questions in the book that are in each chapter. A test will be given at the end of each chapter. A chapter a week should be completed. If the student misses a chapter, they are responsible for catching up. Power point assignments and other projects such as current event puzzles will be included in the course.

(Note that some chapters are skipped)

Chapter 1

What is law?

Chapter 2

Lawmaking

Chapter 3

Citizen advocacy

Chapter 4

Settling disputes

Project: Power point on how our government settles disputes with other countries.

Chapter 5

The court system

Project: One page paper on why it is our duty to serve on juries.

Chapter 6

Lawyers

Project: Newspaper clippings for people who will need a lawyer

Chapter 7

Crime in America

Project: Write a two page paper giving your opinion on what we as a nation can do about crime.

Chapter 8

Introduction to Criminal Law

Chapter 9

Crimes Against the Person

Chapter 10

Property Crimes

Chapter 11

Defenses

Project: one page paper on insanity defense

Chapter 12

The Criminal Justice Process: The Investigation Phase

Chapter 13

Criminal Justice Process: Proceedings Before the Trial

Chapter 14

The trial

Chapter 15

Sentencing and Corrections

Chapter 16

Juvenile Justice

Chapter 17

Torts

Project: Current Event

Chapter 18

Intentional Torts

Chapter 19

Negligence

Chapter 20

Strict Liability

Chapter 21

Torts and Public Policy

Project: Current Event poster

Chapter 22

Contracts

Project: Do you have a school contract?

Chapter 24

Credit

Project: How can a person get upside down with credit?

Chapter 25

Deceptive Sales

Chapter 27

Cars and Consumers

Project: What are the differences in Lemon Laws from state to state?

Chapter 28

Housing and the Consumer

Project: One page paper on buying a house

Chapter 30

Marriage

Chapter 32

Parents and Children

Chapter 34

Divorce and Custody

Project: One page paper on state by state divorce laws

Chapter 37

Freedom of Speech

Chapter38

Freedom of the Press

Project: Do we still have freedom of speech and freedom of the press as outlined in the constitution?

Chapter 40

Freedom of Religion

Chapter 42

The Right to Privacy

Chapter 43

Discrimination

Project: Power point on jobs where women make more money than men

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