Brief Course Description
Brief Course Description
Constitutional Law is the body of rules, doctrines, and practices that govern society as a whole. The constitution exists at both the federal and state levels guiding the principles and practices of law within the criminal justice system. To better understand the Constitution and its impact on society, students explore the Constitution in various formats and projects.
Constitutional Law projects include:
Story of the Bill of Rights
Re-writing the Constitution
Court System / Court Cases
U.S Constitution laws / Amendments
Justice on Trial: Who Killed Teresa Halbach?
Mock Trial
Pathway Student Ambassadors
Audree Rosas, Ximena Villanueva, Sara Lopez, Jessica Govea, Darlene Chevez
Car Seat Safety Project at LMA
Car Seat Safety Project at LMA
Students develop presentations for educating students (Grades 2-5) on car seat safety.
Collaboration with CHP to bring safety education to young students
Justice on Trial: Who Killed Teresa Halbach?
Justice on Trial: Who Killed Teresa Halbach?
Students explore the Netflix documentary “Making a Murderer”, focusing on one of eight alternate theories surrounding the death of Teresa Halbach. Through a legal lens, they research, analyze, and evaluate the application of constitutional law and criminal justice principles. Students work in teams to produce a podcast or voice-over documentary presenting their legal argument and analysis, supported by research, legal precedent, and factual evidence.
Mock Trial
Mock Trial
Students participate in a mock trial, which is an interactive simulation where students role-play lawyers and witnesses in a fictional criminal or civil case, analyzing evidence and enacting courtroom procedures. Working in teams, students prepare opening statements, direct and cross-examinations, and closing arguments to present before a judge and jury, fostering critical thinking, public speaking, and legal knowledge.
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