Do We Need an Equal Rights Amendment? Grade Level: Middle Overview: In this lesson, students will learn about the history and current relevance of the Equal Rights Amendment. They will […]
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Different Treatment for Different Folks Grade Level: Middle Overview: The lesson begins with an illustration of the “separate but equal” doctrine – two water fountains are depicted, one labeled “colored”
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Exxon Valdez Grade Level: Middle and High Overview:This lesson highlights the Exxon Valdez story, including a photograph presentation, maps, personal stories, and Supreme Court documents. Individual parts may be selected
Environmental Laws – Then and Now Grade Level: Middle Overview: This PowerPoint presentation uses modern environmental images juxtaposed with historic images and facts, and then asks students: Is Going Green
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Environmental Laws Timeline Activity Grade Level: Middle/High Overview: Students will have to select 25 environmental laws in American history from a much larger list. Their goal is to produce their
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It’s Your Witness Grade Level: Middle Grade Level: Middle and High School Overview: This lesson examines the role of the attorney in court. This strategy can be used as a
Jury Voir Dire Simulation Grade Level: Middle Overview: Overview:Student lawyers in playing the voir dire simulation will role play real lawyers. One or more will be assigned to the prosecution
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General Public Successful Law Day programs expand their audiences by reaching out to all areas of their community. Seek out connections with a variety of groups in the community, including:
Grades K – 12 Every Law Day theme can be integrated across the school curriculum and school activities. These suggestions would be good to use when engaging with youth organizations
College and University Students Law Day falls near the end of the academic year at many colleges and universities, providing an opportunity for students to be engaged throughout the spring
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