*Teen Law

Standards and Benchmarks

Standard 1

Use principles of planning, management, and organization.
1.1	Develop a plan for success to avoid problems with the law.
1.2	Evaluate issues that teens encounter concerning the law.
1.3	Analyze factors that contribute to crimes involving teens.
1.4	Develop an understanding of a citizen’s legal rights and responsibilities.
1.5	Explain how social forces may sometimes conflict.
1.6	Explain a minor’s right to avoid a contract.
1.7	Describe how to develop a legal and ethical lifestyle.

Standard 2

Demonstrate knowledge of leadership.
2.1	Demonstrate leadership skills in classroom activities.
2.2	Identify consequences of unethical and illegal conduct.

Standard 3

Identify, plan, and prepare for a future career.
3.1	Analyze personal skills, interests, and abilities related to career planning.
3.2	Identify careers available in law enforcement.
3.3	Research a specific career in law for information on education, training, job outlook, etc.

Standard 4

Demonstrate knowledge of finance and commerce in a global economy.
4.1	Discuss the impact of the law of different countries on contractual transactions.

Standard 5

Apply professional customer service and communication skills.
5.1	Identify how the law affects customer service and communications.
5.2	Demonstrate how proper written and verbal communication skills involve the law.

Standard 6

Demonstrate proficiency in the use of technology.
6.1	Use technology to research sources of technology used in law enforcement.
6.2	Use technology to investigate a situation in which technology was used to solve a legal issue.

Content Outline

Unit Title:	Suggested Length:
Law, Justice, and You	2 weeks
Standard & Benchmarks:
Teen Law 1.4, 1.7, 2.2, 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	14 weeks
Standard & Benchmarks:
Teen Law 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.5, and 1.6
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	2 weeks
Standard & Benchmarks:
Teen Law 1.6, 2.2, and 4.1
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	2 weeks
Standard & Benchmarks:
Teen Law 5.1 and 6.1
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:
Teen Law 1.4, 1.7, 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:
Teen Law 1.6, 2.1, 3.1, 3.2, and 3.3
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:
Teen Law 1.1, 1.4, and 1.7
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:
Teen Law 6.2
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:
Teen Law 6.1 and 6.2
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:

Course Syllabus

Teen Law 9^th-12^th Grades

Rationale and Course Description

This course provides an understanding of a citizen’s legal rights and responsibilities, knowledge of everyday legal problems, and the ability to analyze and evaluate general problems in the areas of criminal, consumer, housing, and individual rights.

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

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.
1.2	Evaluate issues that teens encounter concerning the law.
1.3	Analyze factors that contribute to crimes involving teens.
1.4	Develop an understanding of a citizen’s legal rights and responsibilities.
1.5	Explain how social forces may sometimes conflict.
Standard 2: Demonstrate knowledge of leadership.
2.1	Demonstrate knowledge of the student organization’s purpose and mission.

2nd Quarter

Standard 1: Use principles of planning, management, and organization.
1.1	Develop a plan for success to avoid problems with the law.
Standard 2: Demonstrate knowledge of leadership.
2.3	Identify consequences of unethical and illegal conduct.
Standard 3: Identify, plan, and prepare for a future career.
3.1	Analyze personal skills, interests, and abilities related to career planning.
3.2	Identify careers available in law enforcement.
3.3	Research a specific career in law for information on education, training, job outlook, etc.

3rd Quarter

Standard 1: Use principles of planning, management, and organization.
1.6	Explain a minor’s right to avoid a contract.
1.7	Describe how to develop a legal and ethical lifestyle.
Standard 2: Demonstrate knowledge of leadership.
2.3	Identify consequences of unethical and illegal conduct.
Standard 5: Apply professional customer service and communication skills.
5.1	Identify how the law affects customer service and communications.
5.2	Demonstrate how proper written and verbal communication skills involve the law.
Standard 6: Demonstrate proficiency in the use of technology.
6.1	Use technology to research sources of technology used in law enforcement.

4th Quarter

Standard 4: Demonstrate knowledge of finance and commerce in global economy.
4.1	Discuss the impact of the law of different countries on contractual transactions.
Standard 6: Demonstrate proficiency in the use of technology.
6.2	Use technology to investigate a situation in which technology was used to solve a legal issue.