Law

During this unit students examined how laws are enacted and enforced in response to society’s need to protect social order and individual rights.

Our unit understandings included:

• U.S. Laws are created in response to a need to establish social order and/or protect individual rights.

• The three-branch system of government described in the U.S. Constitution was developed to create checks and balances.

• The U.S. has a system in place for creating, amending, interpreting, and enforcing laws.

• Court procedures are designed to insure all parties receive a fair trial.

Students used their knowledge from this unit, as well as other resources to develop their 5th grade showcase project. Please select a link below to view a student created video project that relates to this topic.