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Eviction: The Law
Start those 12th graders thinking about what life on their own will be like. They'll review eviction laws, work through several scenarios, and take a quiz in order to understand the rights of both a renter and a landlord.
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Rights of The Accused
In this social studies learning exercise, students look for the vocabulary terms in the word search under the theme of legal rights. The answers are found when you click the button at the bottom of the page.
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The Right to Education for California's Minorities and Immigrants Offline Lesson Plan
Students examine the elements of various court cases and how state and federal laws affect them. They participate in mock trials.
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Personal Learning Profile
Pupils are given an overview of their legal rights according to IDEA, each student describes in their own words why it is important that they exercise their rights within the transition planning process. They are asked, "What can happen...
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Navigating The Legal System
Young scholars identify personal rights allowed under the law in the United States. An exploration of the legal process leads students to describe how the American legal system works. This lesson is intended for young scholars acquiring...
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Ramblers and walkers' right to roam
Learners read news story about the start of Madonna's court action:
"Madonna says: 'Get off my land!'. " They work groups try to agree on what types of land should be accessible to walkers and ramblers, and which areas should be...
Other
Muslim Women's League: Welcome to the Muslim Women's League
Addresses a multitude of topics pertaining to women and "the values of Islam", including dress, equality, and violence.
PBS
Wnet: Thirteen: The Slave Experience: Legal Rights and Government
Using primary materials and oral histories, PBS tells the story of the slaves' legal rights and their position with the US Government.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: What Happened to Trial by Jury?
In the United States today, juries decide less than 4% of criminal cases and less than 1% of civil cases filed in court. At the same time, jury systems in other countries are growing. So what happened in the US? And could the...