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Unit Plan
Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: Democracy in Amer.: Civil Liberties: Safeguarding Individual

For Students 9th - 10th
Do you understand what happens when there are disputes over the interpretation and protection of civil liberties as defined in the Bill of Rights? When do the rights of the individual trump the perceived needs of society, and when do...
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Website
Constitutional Rights Foundation

Constitutional Rights Foundation: Religious Rights in Conflict

For Students 9th - 10th
What happens when rights conflict? Explore sample conflicts: Free press vs. fair trial, religious rights in conflict, and Singapore: model society or city of fear? Great learning activities and lesson plans for teachers and students.
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Activity
Thomson Reuters

Find Law: Annotation 10: Sixth Amendment: Assistance to Council

For Students 9th - 10th
This article uses specific court cases to show how the right to counsel at trial was developed into the present day standard.
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Handout
Lectric Law Library

'Lectric Law Library: Contempt of Court

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives a complete description of the legal term contempt of court. It also describes various types of contempt of court.
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Lesson Plan
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Beloved Trial

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This lesson plan serves as a final assessment for Toni Morrison's novel Beloved. Students need to have a thorough working knowledge of the story and characters in the book. They are asked to give Sethe a present-day trial since her trial...
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Activity
Lectric Law Library

Lectric Law Library: Venue

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides a thorough summary of the legal term "venue".