*Business Law

Standards and Benchmarks

Standard 1

Use Principles of planning, management and organization.
1.1	Demonstrate ability to organize legal documents.
1.2	Demonstrate ability to maintain a schedule of renewal of contracts.
1.3	Define and discuss the levels of the court system.

Standard 2

Demonstrate knowledge of leadership.
2.1	Analyze and summarize legal situations.
2.2	Actively participate in mock trials.
2.3	Define methods for resolving disputes other than litigation.

Standard 3

Identify, plan, and prepare for a future career.
3.1	Identify and explore various legal careers.
3.2	Shadow in various legal careers to become knowledgeable of aspects of those careers.

Standard 4

Demonstrate knowledge of finance and commerce in global economy.
4.1	Discuss the impact of law of different countries on contractual transactions.
4.2	Define and discuss the difference among types of corporations such as profit, non-profit, domestic and foreign.

Standard 5

Apply professional customer service and communication skills.
5.1	Define key terms of Business Law.
5.2	Identify legislation that regulates consumer affairs.
5.3	Define and discuss classes of contracts used by consumers.

Standard 6 – This standard is covered in other classes.

Demonstrate proficiency in the use of technology.

Content Outline

Unit Title:	Suggested Length:
Law, Justice, and You	4 weeks
Standard & Benchmarks:
Business Law 1.3, 5.1, and 5.2
Content:
Students will learn about the shield of the constitution, ethics in our law, kinds of laws, enforcing the law, crimes, and torts.
Suggested Student Performance/Product:
Students will complete the activities and projects that accompany the textbook.
Suggested Resources:
Textbook, Internet, and Guest Speakers
Pre-AP Extensions:

Unit Title:	Suggested Length:
Special Laws for Special Groups	5 weeks
Standard & Benchmarks:
Business Law 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, and 3.2
Content:
Students will learn about laws for minors, families, and consumers.
Suggested Student Performance/Product:
Students will complete the activities and projects that accompany the textbook.
Suggested Resources:
Textbook, Internet, and Guest Speakers
Pre-AP Extensions:

Unit Title:	Suggested Length:
Contracts: Making Binding Agreements	4 weeks
Standard & Benchmarks:
Business Law 1.1, 1.2, and 5.3
Content:
Students will learn about the offer and acceptance, mutual consideration, void and voidable agreements, proper form, ending contractual obligations, and remedies for breach of contract.
Suggested Student Performance/Product:
Students will complete the activities and projects that accompany the textbook.
Suggested Resources:
Textbook, Internet, and Guest Speakers
Pre-AP Extensions:

Unit Title:	Suggested Length:
Contracts: Buying and Selling Goods	4 weeks
Standard & Benchmarks:
Business Law 1.1, 1.2, 4.1, and 5.3
Content:
Students will learn about the sales contract, transfer of ownership and risk of loss, and defective products.
Suggested Student Performance/Product:
Students will complete the activities and projects that accompany the textbook.
Suggested Resources:
Textbook, Internet, and Guest Speakers
Pre-AP Extensions:

Unit Title:	Suggested Length:
Using Credit	4 weeks
Standard & Benchmarks:
Business Law 1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 2.3, and 5.1
Content:
Students will learn about debts, bankruptcy, collateral, and repossessions.
Suggested Student Performance/Product:
Students will complete the activities and projects that accompany the textbook.
Suggested Resources:
Textbook, Internet, and Guest Speakers
Pre-AP Extensions:

Unit Title:	Suggested Length:
Working for Others	3 weeks
Standard & Benchmarks:
Business Law 2.1, 2.3, 5.1, and 5.2
Content:
Students will learn about employment contracts, unions, employment discrimination, employment injuries, and agents.
Suggested Student Performance/Product:
Students will complete the activities and projects that accompany the textbook.
Suggested Resources:
Textbook, Internet, and Guest Speakers
Pre-AP Extensions:

Unit Title:	Suggested Length:
Property Laws	3 weeks
Standard & Benchmarks:
Business Law 1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 5.1, and 5.3
Content:
Students will learn about personal property, bailment, real property, and landlord and tenant relations.
Suggested Student Performance/Product:
Students will complete the activities and projects that accompany the textbook.
Suggested Resources:
Textbook, Internet, and Guest Speakers
Pre-AP Extensions:

Unit Title:	Suggested Length:
Checks and Other Commercial Paper	3 weeks
Standard & Benchmarks:
Business Law 1.1, 2.1, 2.3, 4.1, 5.1, and 5.2
Content:
Students will learn about nature and kinds of commercial paper, negotiability, and rights and defenses of holders.
Suggested Student Performance/Product:
Students will complete the activities and projects that accompany the textbook.
Suggested Resources:
Textbook, Internet, and Guest Speakers
Pre-AP Extensions:

Unit Title:	Suggested Length:
Protecting Against Loss	3 weeks
Standard & Benchmarks:
Business Law 1.1, 2.1, 2.3, 4.1, 5.1, and 5.2
Content:
Students will learn about nature and kinds of insurance, property and casualty insurance, automobile insurance, and life and social insurance.
Suggested Student Performance/Product:
Students will complete the activities and projects that accompany the textbook.
Suggested Resources:
Textbook, Internet, and Guest Speakers
Pre-AP Extensions:

Unit Title:	Suggested Length:
Business Organizations	3 weeks
Standard & Benchmarks:
Business Law 1.1, 4.2, and 5.1
Content:
Students will learn about sole proprietorships, partnerships, and corporations.
Suggested Student Performance/Product:
Students will complete the activities and projects that accompany the textbook.
Suggested Resources:
Textbook, Internet, and Guest Speakers
Pre-AP Extensions:

Course Syllabus

Business Law 9^th-12^th Grades

Rationale and Course Description

This course acquaints students with the basis for laws and with our legal system. It emphasizes law as it applies to everyday business activities and covers such topics as what makes a contract legal; rights and responsibilities of parties to a contract; and buying, selling, and transferring goods and real estate.

How will students learn?

Students are expected to meet the course goals listed and be able to demonstrate their understanding of the underlying concepts. The instruction will be conducted through the use of various instructional strategies including lecture, textbooks, handouts, hands-on exercises using manipulatives, collaborative learning groups, “Being There” experiences, service learning projects, leadership activities, and special projects assigned by the instructor. Students will work independently and in teams to enable them to learn how to complete projects by themselves and as a team member. Assignments will require students to draw upon academic skills in reading, writing, and math.

Content Outline

Students will complete units in:

Law, Justice, and You

Special Laws for Special Groups

Contracts: Making Binding Agreements

Contracts: Buying and Selling Goods

Using Credit

Working for Others

Property Laws

Checks and Other Commercial Paper

Protecting Against Loss

Business Organizations

How will students be assessed?

Students will be assessed through projects, daily work, tests, quizzes, time management, and attendance.

Major Projects/Products

Students will complete major projects in contracts, credit, and commercial paper.

Learning Resources

Students will learn using the textbook, internet, guest speakers, and other various resources.

Grading Policy

Make-Up Work Policy

Pacing Calendar

1^st Quarter

Standard 1: Use Principles of planning, management and organization.
1.3	Define and discuss the levels of the court system.
Standard 2: Demonstrate knowledge of leadership.
2.1	Analyze and summarize legal situations.
Standard 5: Apply professional customer service and communication skills.
5.1	Define key terms of Business Law.

2nd Quarter

Standard 1: Use Principles of planning, management and organization.
1.1	Demonstrate ability to organize legal documents.
1.2	Demonstrate ability to maintain a schedule of renewal of contracts.
Standard 2: Demonstrate knowledge of leadership.
2.3	Define methods for resolving disputes other than litigation.

3rd Quarter

Standard 2: Demonstrate knowledge of leadership.
2.2	Actively participate in mock trials.
Standard 3: Identify, plan, and prepare for a future career.
3.1	Identify and explore various legal careers.
3.2	Shadow in various legal careers to become knowledgeable of aspects of those careers.

4th Quarter

Standard 4: Demonstrate knowledge of finance and commerce in global economy.
4.1	Discuss the impact of law of different countries on contractual transactions.
4.2	Define and discuss the difference among types of corporations such as profit, non-profit, domestic and foreign.
Standard 5: Apply professional customer service and communication skills.
5.2	Identify legislation that regulates consumer affairs.
5.3	Define and discuss classes of contracts used by consumers.