Course Overview:
Course Outline:
Unit 1: Introduction to Law and the Legal System
Unit 2: Criminal Law and Juvenile Justice
Unit 3: Torts
Unit 4: Consumer Law
Unit 5: Family Law
Unit 6: Individual Rights and Liberties
Unit 7: Contemporary Issues in Law
*Court Cases for each Unit
*Key Terms and Concepts for each unit
*You be the Judge
*Taking Action: Law and Democracy
*Deliberation
Required Materials:
Bring Chromebooks (fully charged everyday)
Pens, Pencils, & Paper.
3 Ring Binder (½ inch or 1 inch)
Class Expectations
1. Be kind & respect yourself, your classmates, and the teacher.
3. Come to class prepared and ready to learn.
4. Listen with the intent to learn & be actively engaged.
5. Be willing to collaborate and cooperate with all students in the classroom.
6. Be self-disciplined, submit assignments on time, and stay organized.
7. Clean up after yourself.
8. Ask questions & be an active participant in our classroom.
9. Communicate professionally to the teacher via email if you need help.
10. Profanity, in any way, is NOT acceptable.
11. Give the speaker your full attention, raise your hand before speaking, and do not talk while others are talking.
12. Always do your best!