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Baugher, Shirley Lewis – Law in American Society, 1975
The purpose of this simulation is to develop in students an awareness of a fundamental legal principle: that procedure is the essence of justice. (Author)
Descriptors: Due Process, Elementary Education, Equal Protection, Instructional Materials
Stavsky, Mark M. – Law in American Society, 1975
A simulation depicting the jury selection for a controversial trial is described. For journal availability see SO 504 278. (DE)
Descriptors: Civil Rights, Class Activities, Court Litigation, Due Process
Download full textEaneman, Paulette S.; And Others – 1973
These materials are part of the Project Benchmark series designed to teach secondary students about our legal concepts and systems. This unit focuses on individual rights and fair procedures under the law. The materials outline the Bill of Rights, due process guarantees, the right to a fair hearing, fair and unfair trials, search and seizure laws,…
Descriptors: Civil Rights, Court Litigation, Courts, Due Process
Philadelphia School District, PA. – 1971
This publication includes lesson plans designed to help students and teachers explore students' rights and their corresponding responsibilities to others in the school and the community. Objectives are to demonstrate that an interrelationship exists between rights and responsibilities, that the freedom of expression inherent in the Student Bill of…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Civil Liberties, Curriculum Development, Debate
Peer reviewedGold, Julia Ann – Update on Law-Related Education, 1994
Maintains that, although courts have ruled that poor people accused of crimes must be provided legal services, most court cases involve civil law. Presents a secondary school lesson in which students review 11 mock civil court cases and decide whether or not free legal counsel should be provided. (CFR)
Descriptors: Civil Law, Courts, Decision Making, Due Process
Update on the Courts, 1996
This serial issue concerns itself with several conflicts between individual rights and allegedly wrongful acts that the Supreme Court has not considered previously. The articles on these topics illuminate the constitutional issues of equal protection, due process, and freedom of expression. Specific issues addressed include: (1) equal educational…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Civil Liberties, Civil Rights, Constitutional Law
