1/17/08

(C)

Introduction/Reasons for Law

Topics

• Small group activity listing human rights

• Class discussion and notes on law

• Power point: Settling Disputes

Pg. 44 Problem 4.1 a-g

1/22/08

(E)

Introduction/Reasons for Law

Topics

• Watch Full Court Press, do wksht.

• Steps in a Trial

• Watch "You the Jury"

Web Worksheet

1/24/08

(A)

Introduction/Reasons for Law

Topics

• Watch Law and Order

No homework

1/28/08

(C)

Introduction/Reasons for Law

Topics

• Diagram Federal and State courts

• Class discussion

• Page 75, Problem 7.1 in small groups

• Powerpoint: theories of crime

Problem 7.2, Page 76

And

Study for Quiz

1/30/08

(E)

Introduction/Reasons for Law

Topics

• Quiz

• Notes on Crime victims

• Watch "Gangs: Its my life"

Page 84, Problem 7.6 b-d. Be sure to answer all questions

2/1/08

(A; First Friday)

Introduction/Reasons for Law

Topics

• Watch Runaway Jury

Worksheet on Runaway Jury

2/5/08

(C)

Introduction/Reasons for Law

Topics

• Runaway Jury

Write a 2 paragraph reaction to the verdict at the end of the movie. Do you think it was the right decision? Do you think it was reached in the right way? Why or why not?

2/7/08

(E)

Introduction/Reasons for Law

Topics

• Finish Runaway Jury

Response paper

2/11/08

(A)

Introduction/Reasons for Law

Topics

• Megan's Law power point

• Problem 7.14, class discussion

• Notes on classes and parties of crime

Page 105, Problem 8.3

2/13/08

(C)

Introduction/Reasons for Law

Topics

• Jeopardy Review

• Review Sheet

Study for test

2/15/08

(E)

Introduction/Reasons for Law

Topics

• Test

• Power point on Levels of homicide

You Be the Judge, page 109

2/26/08

(A)

Crimes against Person and Property

Topics

Class

• Crimes Against the Person

• Watch "Law and Order"

No homework

2/28/08

(C)

Crimes against Person and Property

Topics

Class

• Power point on Teen Suicide

• Watch "Preventing Suicide"

Problem 9.1, page 111

3/3/08

(E)

Crimes against Person and Property

Topics

Class

• Power point on Property Crimes

• Problem 10.1 page 116

• Power point on other property crimes

• problem 10.4 page 121

Write 2 paragraphs explaining what you would do if you saw a friend committing a crime such as robbery, larceny or extortion. Would you call the police? If not, what would you do?

(4 sentences is a paragraph)

3/5/08

(A; 1:10)

Crimes against Person and Property

Topics

Class

• Law and Order "Conspiracy"

Page 125, Problem 10.5 and Study for Quiz

3/7/08

(C; First Friday)

Crimes against Person and Property

Topics

Class

• Quiz

• Notes on Computer crime and vehicle crime

Page 136, Problem 12.1

3/11/08

(E)

Crimes against Person and Property

Topics

Class

• Power point: Defenses

• Power point: Criminal Justice Process

No homework

3/13/08

(A)

Crimes against Person and Property

Topics

Class

• Power point: America's Gun Laws

• Watch "The 2nd Amendment" 

• Begin outlining paper

Write a 1 and a half to 2 page paper.

Should the 2nd amendment be in the constitution? Is it outdated? Who should be allowed to have guns? How have the courts interpreted the 2nd amendment? Do you agree with the courts?

DUE March 19th 

3/17/08

(C)

Crimes against Person and Property

Topics

Class

• Power point: Search and Seizure

• Watch "Fallen Heoroes" 

• Racial Profiling Notes

• Problem 12.8 and 12.9 as class discussion

Page 147 Problem 12.7

Paper Due March 19th

3/19/08

(E; Class Mtg)

Crimes against Person and Property

Topics

Class

• Jeopardy Review

• Review sheet

Study for Test

Suicide Powerpoint

3/24/08

(A)

Sentencing/Corrections

Topics

Class

• Test

• Page 165, "The Power of Plea Bargaining"

Finish problem for homework

3/26/08

(C)

Sentencing/Corrections

Topics

Class

• Power point: Motions

• Clip of Law and Order

Page 167, Problem 14.1

3/28/08

(E)

Sentencing/Corrections

Topics

Class

• Finish law and order

• Power point: Constitutional Rights

No homework

4/1/08

(A)

Sentencing/Corrections

Topics

Class

• Timeline of Death Penalty hand outs

• Article on Death Penalty Statistics

• Start "Angels on Death Row"

page 181, Problem 15.4

and Study for Quiz

4/3/08

(C)

Sentencing/Corrections

Topics

Class

• Finish "Angels on Death Row"

• Quiz

• Power point on Prisoner's right

Write a 2 page paper detailing your opinion on whether or not the death penalty should be legal. Should it be decided state by state or nation wide? Back up your opinions with facts.

DUE April 11th

4/7/08

(E)

Sentencing/Corrections

Topics

Class

• Power point : Rights of the Accused

• Page 153 Problem 12.10

• Power point: Procedures before a trial

• Chart on sentencing options

Page 159: "You Be the Judge"

4/9/08

(A; 1:10)

Sentencing/Corrections

Topics

Class

• Power point : Prisoner's Rights

• Figure 15.1

• Page 185, Problem 15.5

• Power point: Reentry programs

Page 175 Problem 15.1

and prepare 3-5 questions to ask Prosecutor Pam Ganim

4/11/08

(C)

Sentencing/Corrections

Topics

Class

• Speaker: Pam Ganim, Bridgeport Prosecutor

Page 189, Problem 16.1

4/22/08

(E)

Sentencing/Corrections

Topics

Class

• Problem 16.1, You Be Judge, 16.2, 16.3, 16.5, 16.8

Problem 16.6

4/24/08

(A)

Sentencing/Corrections

Topics

Class

• Review homework

No homework 

4/28/08

(C)

Sentencing/Corrections

Topics

Class

• Power point: Juvenile Justice

• Review homework

Figure 16.1

Analyze the Data Question 

4/30/08

(E; Class Mtg)

Sentencing/Corrections

Topics

Class

• Power point: Juvenile Trial System

No homework

5/2/08

(A; First Friday)

Sentencing/Corrections

Topics

Class

• Test

• Watch "The Patriot Act"

study for test

5/6/08

(C)

Sentencing/Corrections

Topics

Class

• Test

• Watch "The Patriot Act"

Problem 17.1

5/8/08

(E)

Torts

Topics

Class

• Power point: Categories of Torts

• Problem 18.3: a-c

Problem 18.4, Page 220 and Problem 18.6 Page 223

5/12/08

(A)

Torts

Topics

Class

• Clip of Thank You for Smoking

• Power point: Intentional Torts

• Page 229, Problem 18.11

• Power point: Liability Insurance

Problem 18.9 and 18.10

5/14/08

(C; 1:10)

Torts

Topics

Class

• Power point: workers compensation

• Power point: assault, batter and e.d.

• Page 233, Problem 19.2

Study for Quiz

5/16/08

(E)

Torts

Topics

Class

• Quiz

• Watch Rainmaker

Page 237, Problem 19.5

5/21/08

(A)

Torts

Topics

Class

• Watch Rainmaker

1-2 page response paper to Rainmaker

5/23/08

(C)

Torts

Topics

Class

• Power point: False imprisonment and defamation

• Problem 19.1 and 19.4

• Power point: Torts that Harm Property

• "You Be the Judge"

• Review

Study for Test

5/28/08

(E)

Torts

Topics

Class

• Test

• Final Review sheet

Study for Final

5/30/08

(A)

Torts

Topics

Class

• Jeopardy Review

• Review sheet

Study for Final