Chapter 1 Lesson Plans
Chapter 1- What is Law?
Laws are rules made by the government that tell people in a society how they should act. While every society has some type of law, it can take many different forms depending on the given society. Stable societies depend on government officials to enforce the laws and the citizens to obey them.
Laws and Values 1.1 / Ship Wrecked Sailors 1.2 / 1.3
Laws and Values - Laws generally reflect people's ideas about right and wrong. However, not everything that is immoral is illegal. Laws often change over time as a society's values change. One goal of the law in democratic societies is to respect the majority's wants while protecting the rights of those who have less of a voice in the system.
Learning Target SWBAT: Give some examples of how laws reflect economic, moral, political, and social values. |
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Human Rights 1.4 / 1.5
Human rights are the rights that belong to people simply because they are human beings.
Most countries have agreed to recognize and respect human rights by signing the Universal Declaration of Rights. The United Nations has developed a system of international treaties that protects specific human rights. Many countries also create laws aimed at protecting human rights. Our Constitution, Bill of Rights, and other state and federal laws are all influenced by a desire to protect human rights.
Learning Target
SWBAT: Identify and analyze examples of human rights violations in the United States and elsewhere in the world.
Human rights are the rights that belong to people simply because they are human beings.
Most countries have agreed to recognize and respect human rights by signing the Universal Declaration of Rights. The United Nations has developed a system of international treaties that protects specific human rights. Many countries also create laws aimed at protecting human rights. Our Constitution, Bill of Rights, and other state and federal laws are all influenced by a desire to protect human rights.
Learning Target
SWBAT: Identify and analyze examples of human rights violations in the United States and elsewhere in the world.
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The Case of the Apathetic Bystanders 1.6
Balancing Rights with Responsibilities Americans enjoy many individual rights, but some people argue that these rights must be balanced with social responsibilities to foster a sense of community. Learning Target SWBAT: Evaluate the relationship between rights and responsibilities. |
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Criminal and Civil Laws 1.7
Learning Target SWBAT: Explain the difference between criminal and civil laws. |
Our Constitutional Framework 1.9
Learning Target SWBAT: Relate the concept of federalism to the creation of civil and criminal laws. SWBAT: Give examples of the differences between state and federal laws. |
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