eDynamic Learning Course Title: Law & Order State: AL State Course Title: Introduction to Law and the American Legal System State Course Code: State Standards: Introduction to Law and the American Legal System Date of Standards: Percentage of Course Aligned: 100%
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Career Requirements 1. Demonstrate skills necessary for a career in a legal field, including written communication, public speaking, and legal research skills, through simulated court proceedings.
Law and Order: Introduction to Legal Studies
Unit 4: A Look inside Our Courts
Lesson 3
Students explore the various roles in the courtroom and demonstrate Activity necessary professional skills
2. Obtain and share information about the impact of significant Law and Order: Supreme Court decisions on law enforcement and criminal justice Introduction to Legal proceedings. Examples: Miranda v. Arizona, Terry v. Ohio, Mapp v. Studies Ohio
Unit 1: The World of Law and Ethics
Lesson 1
Students examine the intellectual foundations of American law and key cases
Critical Thinking 1 and 2
Lesson 4
Students explore the basis of the Constitution
Activity
Fully Met
Fully Met
History and Development
Important cases are examined throughout the course
Fully Met
Sources of Law 3. Obtain and present information about fundamental sources of law in American society.
Law and Order: Introduction to Legal Studies
Unit 1: The World of Law and Ethics
4. Research, compile, and communicate information to compare and contrast the history and applications of common law and statutory law.
Law and Order: Introduction to Legal Studies
Unit 3: The Lawmaking Lesson 2 Process
Students explore different types of law
Critical Thinking 2
Fully Met
Law and Order: Introduction to Legal Studies
Unit 1: The World of Law and Ethics
Lesson 2
Students analyze the relationship between ethics and the law
Critical Thinking 5
Fully Met
Unit 2: The History of the Law
Activity
Student is to research and write a paper using academic ethical Activity practices, such as properly citing all sources
Fully Met
Ethics 5. Describe ethical and professional responsibility in the legal profession.
6. Model appropriate and ethical use of data and communications Law and Order: technology. Example: maintaining confidentiality of medical and Introduction to Legal criminal records Studies Criminal Law 7. Explain the roles and responsibilities of participants in the criminal court process.
Law and Order: Introduction to Legal Studies
Unit 4: A Look inside Our Courts
Lesson 4
Students examine the different roles in the court system, such as judge, jury, bailiff, lawyers, etc.
Activity
Fully Met
8. Explain the purpose of each step of the criminal court proceedings.
Law and Order: Introduction to Legal Studies
Unit 5: Civil and Criminal Cases
Lesson 3
Students explore principles and procedures of criminal law
Critical Thinking 2
Fully Met
9. Differentiate between ethical and unethical behaviors in criminal proceedings.
Law and Order: Introduction to Legal Studies
Unit 1: The World of Law and Ethics
Lesson 2
Students compare ethical and unethical behavior in criminal justice and define key terms
Critical Thinking 5
Fully Met