3

3

1/18/08

(D)

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

1/23/08

(F;1:10)

Introduction/Reasons for Law

Topics

• Watch Full Court Press, do wksht.

• Steps in a Trial

• Watch "You the Jury"

Web Worksheet

1/25/08

(B)

Introduction/Reasons for Law

Topics

• Watch Law and Order

No homework

1/29/08

(D)

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

1/31/08

(F)

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

2/4/08

(B)

Introduction/Reasons for Law

Topics

• Watch Runaway Jury

Worksheet on Runaway Jury

2/6/08

(D; Paraliturgy)

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?

2/8/08

(F)

Introduction/Reasons for Law

Topics

• Finish Runaway Jury

• Power point: Megan's Law and Good Samaritan

Response paper to Runaway Jury

2/12/08

(B; Class Mtg)

Introduction/Reasons for Law

Topics

• Problem 7.14, class discussion

• Notes on classes and parties of crime

Page 105, Problem 8.3

2/14/08

(D)

Introduction/Reasons for Law

Topics

• Jeopardy Review

• Victims of Crime Power point

Study for test

2/25/08

(F)

Crimes against people and property

Topics

• Power point on levels of homicide

• Notes on Statistics of homicide

• Power point "Crimes Against the Person"

Page 114, Problem 9.2

2/27/08

(B; Noon)

Crimes against people and property

Topics

• Test

• Read page 110 and 111 and do problem 9.1

Finish Problem 9.1

2/29/08

(D)

Crimes against people and property

Topics

• Power point on Suicide

• Watch "Preventing Suicide"

No homework

3/4/08

(F)

Crimes against Person and Property

Topics

Class

• Power point on Property Crimes

• Problem 10.1 page 116

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

(4 sentences is a paragraph)

3/6/08

(B)

Crimes against Person and Property

Topics

Class

• Power point on Property Crimes 2

• problem 10.4 page 121

• Notes on Computer Crime

Problem 10.5, page 125

And study for quiz

3/10/08

(D)

Crimes against Person and Property

Topics

Class

• Quiz

• Finish computer crime notes

• Power point on Defenses

Problem 11.3, page 127

3/12/08

(F)

Crimes against Person and Property

Topics

Class

• Note on the investigation

• Power point: Criminal Justice Process

• Table on Police actions 

No homework

3/14/08

(B)

Crimes against Person and Property

Topics

Class

• Power point: America's Gun Laws

• Watch "The 2nd Amendment" 

• Begin outlining paper

Write a 1 and 1/2 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 20th 

3/18/08

(D)

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 20th

3/20/08

(F; Noon)

Crimes against Person and Property

Topics

Class

• Jeopardy Review

• Review sheet

Study for Test

3/25/08

(B; Grades Close)

Sentencing/Corrections

Topics

Class

• Test

• Page 165, "The Power of Plea Bargaining"

Finish problem for homework

3/27/08

(D)

Sentencing/Corrections

Topics

Class

• Power point: Motions

• Clip of Law and Order

Page 167, Problem 14.1

3/31/08

(F)

Sentencing/Corrections

Topics

Class

• Power point: Constitutional Rights

• Problem 14.5

no homework

4/2/08

(B)

Sentencing/Corrections

Topics

Class

• Death Penalty hand outs

• Watch "Angels on Death Row"

Study for Quiz

Problem 15.3

4/4/08

(D; First Friday)

Sentencing/Corrections

Topics

Class

• Finish "Angels on Death Row"

• Quiz

• Power point: Self-incrimination

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 10th

4/8/08

(F)

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"

4/10/08

(B)

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

4/21/08

(D)

Sentencing/Corrections

Topics

Class

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

Problem 16.6

4/23/08

(F; Health Day)

Sentencing/Corrections

Topics

Class

• Review homework

No homework 

4/25/08

(B)

Sentencing/Corrections

Topics

Class

• Review homework

• Power point: Juvenile Justice

Figure 16.1

Analyze the Data  

4/29/08

(D)

Sentencing/Corrections

Topics

Class

• Power point: Juvenile Trial System

• Jeopardy Review

Study for Test 

5/1/08

(F; Liturgy)

Sentencing/Corrections

Topics

Class

• Test

• Watch "The Patriot Act"

Problem 17.1

5/5/08

(B)

Torts

Topics

Class

• Power point: 3 categories of torts

• Problem 18.3 a-c

• Power point: Liability Insurance

Problem 18.4, Page 220 and Problem 18.6 Page 223

5/7/08

(D)

Torts

Topics

Class

• Clip of Thank You for Smoking

• Power point: Worker's Compensation

• Page 229, Problem 18.11

Problem 18.7, Page 225

5/9/08

(F)

Torts

Topics

Class

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

• Page 233, Problem 19.2

No homework

5/13/08

(B)

Torts

Topics

Class

• Power point: Intentional Torts

• Watch: The Rainmaker

Questions  for Judge Lavery

5/15/08

(D)

Torts

Topics

Class

• Guest Speaker

Problem 19.1

5/20/08

(F)

Torts

Topics

Class

• Finish Rainmaker

Write a 1-2 page paper: Do you agree with the verdict? What is your reaction to the attorneys' conduct?

5/22/08

(B)

Torts

Topics

Class

• Finish Rainmaker

• Power point: false imprisonment and defamation

• Page 236, Problem 19.4

Write a 1-2 page paper: Do you agree with the verdict? What is your reaction to the attorneys' conduct?

5/27/08

(D)

Torts

Topics

Class

• Review Sheet

• Final Review sheet

Study for Test

5/29/08

(F)

Torts

Topics

Class

• Test

• Final Review

Study for Final

Torts

Topics

Class

• Jeopardy Review

Study for Final