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Cooperative learning, Discovery learning, Engaged learning, Guided Writing, Guided Reading

Week 19

Monday

Final test reviewFinal test Tuesday 5-19

Trial Stories Video Flynn v. Goldman SachsWednesday

Complete video

ReviewFriday

Trial Stories Video Weeks v. Baker and McKenzie

Review

Self Check Quiz

http://glencoe.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0078618789/student_view0/unit1/chapter1/self-check_quizzes.htmlUnit 7 Planning for the Future

Objectives:

1. Discuss different marriage laws and restrictions

2. Explain the grounds for divorce.

3. Describe the responsibilities of a landlord and a tenant.

4. Explain the home buying process.

5. Compare different types of insuranceWeek 18

Tuesday

Review chapters 31-33Thursday

Chapters 31-33 Test

Week 17

Monday

Chapter 31 Marriage

1. Marriage Formalities and restrictions

2. Marriage Laws

Assign page 680 1 4, page 687 1 2, review w/s

9.1 Define marriage and explain the rights and obligations that are involved in marriage

9.2 Contrast the age requirements for marriage under the laws of different states and different national legal systems

9.3 Identify the issues and the concerns that might be included in a prenuptial agreement

9.4 Distinguish between common law and ceremonial marriages

9.5 Identify the types of marriages that are prohibited by law

9.6 Discuss the impact of the law of different countries on marriage and the rights and obligations involved in marriage

9.7 Explain the impact of the law of different countries on prenuptial agreements

Wednesday

Chapter 32 Divorce and Its Legal Consequences

1. Ending a marriage2. Divorce Settlement

Assign page 701 1 5, page 705 1 3, chapter 31 and 32 w/s

9.8 Contrast annulment, divorce, and dissolution proceedings

9.9 Explain some of the typical grounds for divorce

9.10 Describe the law as it relates to the distribution of property in a divorce

9.11 Explain the law of domestic relations as it relates to child custody

9.12 Outline the law of domestic relations as it relates to child support

Friday

Chapter 33 Renting a Place to Live

1. The Rental Agreement

2. Responsibilities of Landlord and Tenant

Assign page 718 1 3, page 723 1 4

5.20 Explain the rights and obligations of landlords and tenants on termination of a lease

5.21 Identify federal and state, territory, and province statutes that affect the landlord-tenant relationship

Unit 5 Using Your Purchasing Power

Objectives:

1. Describe credit its problems

2. Explain the laws that apply to credit

3. Distinguish the different types of negotiable instruments from one another

4. Demonstrate how to open a checking account and writ a check

5. Explain the process of transferring negotiable instruments

6. Discuss the legal status of those to whom negotiable instruments are transferred.State Standards

2.30 Analyze the impact of international law on sales transactions

2.31 Identify legislation which regulates consumer credit, such as Fair Credit Reporting Act, Fair Credit Billing Act, Equal Credit Opportunity Act, Fair Credit Collection Practices Act, and Consumer Product Safety Act, and the Consumer Leasing Act

2.32 Discuss consumer protection legislation, such as the Federal Trade Commission Act, the Consumer Product Safety Act, and the Consumer Leasing Act

2.33 Discuss the impact of the law of different countries on consumer protection6.3 Identify and explain the essential elements of a negotiable instrument

6.4 Describe the different types of negotiable instruments and different types of endorsements

6.5 Explain the contractual relationship between the bank and its customers

Week 16

Tuesday

Chapter 22 Borrowing Money and Buying on CreditSection 1 What is Credit

Section 2 Credit Protection Laws

Section 3 Managing Your Debts

Assessment page 492, 495, 499Thursday

Trial Story North side Partners v. Page and New Kids on the Block1. Define Intellectual property2. Describe the difference between patents, copyrights, and trademarks

3. Define hostile witness

4. Analyze the consequences of the jurys decision

5.6 Define intellectual property and list types of intellectual property

State Standards

3.12 Demonstrate an understanding of the nature of the employer-employee relationship

3.13 Explain the doctrine of employment-at-will and describe the wrongful discharge exceptions to employment-at-will

3.14 Explain the relationship of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act to employment3.15 Explain the difference between disparate treatment and disparate impact in discrimination cases

3.16 Determine what questions can and cannot be asked during an employment interview

3.20 Describe the collective bargaining process

3.21 Identify legislation that regulates union activities such as the National Labor Relations Act, the Taft-Hartley Act, and the Landrum-Griffin Act

Week 15

WednesdayChapter 20 and 21 Notes

Review Chapters 20 and 21Friday

Chapters 20 and 21 Test

Unit 4 Trial Stories Video Weeks v. Baker and McKenzieWeek 14

Tuesday

Dakota Step TestPBS Video The Plea http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/view/Investigate the difficult dilemma of confronting a plea bargain and what can go wrong.Thursday

Dakota Step TestPBS Video When Kids Get Life http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/whenkidsgetlife/Week 13

MondayComplete Trial Stories Fentress v. Eli Lilly Company, et al. Prozac on Trial

Performance Objectives

List five things a consumer must prove to recover damages from a manufacturer or seller.

Discuss the regulations set forth by the Food and Drug Administration in approving the safety of new products.

Describe defective condition in a product.

Identify the elements of a crime.Assignment Read Chapter 20, questions 1-4 page 441 and 1-5 page 447Wednesday

Chapter 20 Employment Law Explains the doctrine of employment-at-will and legislation that affects labor unions and minors.State Standards

3.12 Demonstrate an understanding of the nature of the employer-employee relationship

3.13 Explain the doctrine of employment-at-will and describe the wrongful discharge exceptions to employment-at-will

3.14 Explain the relationship of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act to employmentAssignment page 449 5-13

Friday

Chapter 21 Employment Protection and Equal Opportunity Describes the laws that address employment conditions and employment discrimination.

State Standards

3.15 Explain the difference between disparate treatment and disparate impact in discrimination cases

3.16 Determine what questions can and cannot be asked during an employment interview

3.20 Describe the collective bargaining process

3.21 Identify legislation that regulates union activities such as the National Labor Relations Act, the Taft-Hartley Act, and the Landrum-Griffin Act

Assignment page 473 Using Legal Language and The Law Review, Read Chapter 21, questions page 464 1-4, page 471 1-3, page 449 Using Legal Language and The Law Review and Chapter Review w/s

State Standards

2.17 Differentiate among goods, service, and real property contracts

5.17 Describe the function of warranty and quit claim deeds

Week 12

Tuesday

Chapter 16 Owning a Vehicle

Section 16.2 Motor Vehicle Insurance

Assessment page 350, 355

Insurance basics w/s

Vehicle comparison shopping w/s

Review chapters 13-16

Thursday

Chapters 13-16 testTrial Stories Fentress v. Eli Lilly Company, et al. Prozac on Trial

Performance Objectives

List five things a consumer must prove to recover damages from a manufacturer or seller.

Discuss the regulations set forth by the Food and Drug Administration in approving the safety of new products.

Describe defective condition in a product.

Identify the elements of a crime.

Unit 3 Understanding Consumer LawWeek 11

Tuesday

Section 14.2 Exclusion of Warranties, Privity, and Duty to Notify

Assessment page 309 1 3

Chapter 15 Consumer Protection and Product Liability

Section 15.1 Consumer Protection

http://www.state.sd.us/attorney/ Scam report search news releases for a scam and write a paragraph describing the scam, describe to class.Section 15.2 Product Liability

Assessment page 326 1 4

Thursday

Review Chapters 13, 14, 15

Vocabulary Quiz

Chapter 16 Owning a Vehicle

Section 16.1 Acquiring a Vehicle

Financing a car w/sWeek 10

Tuesday

2.20 Explain when title and risk of loss pass in a sale of goodsChapter 13, 14 and 15 Notes

Chapter 13 Contracts for the Sale of Goods A. The Sale and Lease of Goods

B. Ownership and Risk of Loss in Sales of Goods

C. E-Commerce and the Law

Assignment page 289 Using Legal Language and read chapter summaryThursday

Chapter 13 Review

Chapter 13 Quiz

2.22 Identify various types of warranties and describe how each of the warranties may be excluded or modified

Chapter 14 The Importance of Warranties

A. Express and Implied Warranties

B. Exclusion of Warranties, Privity, and Duty to Notify

Assessment page 304 1 5, 309 1 3

Chapter 10 NotesChapter 11 NotesUnit 2 Entering into Contracts

Week 9

Monday

Chapters 10-12 Test

Wednesday

Trial Stories: State of California v. Cummings

Objectives:

1. Identify the five steps of a criminal trial procedure

2. Identify the difference between first, second degree murder and manslaughter.

3. Discuss the law prohibiting the abuse and endangerment of children.

4. Describe the difference between direct and circumstantial evidence.

5. List the factors needed to be present for evidence and/or testimony to be labeled prejudicial.

Divide class into three groups, prosecution, defense and jury. Discuss objectives and legal issues. View video and complete w/s.Friday

Complete Trial Stories: State of California v. Cummings

Present case and decide verdict, view actual verdict.

Week 8

Tuesday

Chapter 10 and 11 vocabulary quiz

Chapter 12 Transfer of Contracts and Remedies for Breach2.14 Describe breach of contract and the remedies available when a contract is breached

2.23 List and explain the remedies of the seller when the buyer breaches the sales contract

2.24 List and explain the remedies of the buyer when the seller breaches the sales contractChapter 12 Review w/s and notesThursday

Review 10, 11, 12 (test Monday March 2)Week 7

WednesdayNotes/Discussion Chapter 10 Form of the Contract2.14 Describe breach of contract and the remedies available when a contract is breached

2.9 List the essential information that should be included in writing under the statute of frauds

2.10 Explain the parole evidence rule

Assessment Read pages 206-219, page 214 1-4, page 217 1-4 and critical thinking,FridayNotes/Discussion Chapter 11 How Contracts End2.13 List the ways a contract can be discharged

2.26 Define the statute of limitations and describe when the time period of this statute usually begins and ends in a sales transaction

Assessment Read pages 223-237, chapter 10 and 11 review w/sUnit 2 Review NotesWeek 6

Monday

Complete Chapter 9 Legality

Review Chapter 5-9Wednesday

Chapters 5-9 test

Video Maglica v Maglica

1. On what grounds may an oral contract be challenged?

2. On what ground may a written contract be challenged?

3. What property right do unmarried partners have when their romances end?

4. Does the law place an obligation on someone who is unjustly enriched at the innocent expense of the other/

Friday

Complete video and decide legal issues

1. Advantages and disadvantages of oral contracts.

2. List considerations a jury faces in determining the reasonable value of ones services

3. Identify the legality of separate property agreements.

4. Explain the right and duties associated with a marriage contract.

5. Judge when a contract is induce by fraud, duress and undue influence.

Week 5

Tuesday

Chapter 7 Contractual Capacity PowerPoint/Lecture2.2 List the elements required to create a contract

2.8 Explain a minors right to avoid a contract and identify people who lack contractual capacity

2.13 List the ways a contract can be dischargedAssessment pages 158-161

Chapter 8 Consideration2.2 List the elements required to create a contract

2.7 Define and distinguish between different types of consideration and list the exceptions to the requirements of consideration

Assessment 172 1-5, 179 1-4Thursday

Chapter 7 and 8 Quiz

Chapter 9 Legality PowerPoint/Lecture2.2 List the elements required to create a contractAssessment 193 1-4 and 199 1-4Review chapters 5-9

Week 4

Monday

Chapter 5 How Contract Arise PowerPoint/Lecture2.2 List the elements required to create a contract

2.3 Differentiate among classes of contracts, such as bilateral and unilateral; express and implied; and oral and written

2.4 Explain how offer and acceptance can create contractual rights and duties

Assessment page 113 1-5, page 131 1- 5Journal EntryWednesday

Chapter 5 Vocabulary QuizReview pages 122-125

Chapter 6 Genuine Agreement PowerPoint/Lecture2.2 List the elements required to create a contract

2.5 Determine whether or not an agreement is definite enough to be enforced as a contract

2.6 Differentiate among the ways that assent can be disrupted, such as fraud, non-disclosure, misrepresentation, mistake, duress, and undue influence2.13 List the ways a contract can be dischargedAssessment page 132 1-4, page 139 1-4Friday

Chapter 6 Vocabulary QuizReview pages 140-143

Chapter 7 Contractual Capacity PowerPoint/Lecture2.2 List the elements required to create a contract

2.8 Explain a minors right to avoid a contract and identify people who lack contractual capacity

2.13 List the ways a contract can be dischargedAssessment pages 158-161Unit 1 review w/sWeek 3

Tuesday

Unit 1 test

Journal Entry

Thursday

Review unit 1 test

Court TV Trial Sate of Florida v. Newton & NewtonWeek 2

Tuesday

Chapter 3 QuizChapter 4 The Law of TortsSection 1 Intentional Torts and Section 2 Negligence and Strict Liability1.43 Identify different areas of civil law, such as torts, contracts, and property

1.46 Distinguish between a tort and a crime

1.47 Differentiate between and give examples of negligence and intentional torts

1.50 Describe the penalties available for criminal law and the remedies available in tort law

ThursdayChapter 3 and 4 quizReview Unit 1

Unit 1 Test Tuesday January 20

Week 1Unit 1 Knowing About the Law

MondayClass Overview and Introduction

Chapter 1 Ethics and the Law

Section 1 Defining Ethics

1.1 Explain a persons responsibility to obey the law

1.3 Explain the relationship between law and ethics

1.9 List the most common sources of the law

1.5 Identify ethical character traits, such as honesty, integrity, compassion and justice

1.7 Identify consequences of unethical and illegal conduct

Section 2 Sources of Law1.15 Explain the Constitution and describe the branches of government as presented in the Constitution

1.16 Define statutory law, identify the purposes of statutory law, and describe how a bill becomes a statute

1.17 Define regulations and explain how administrative agencies create regulations

Notes and Discussion Chapter 1 Ethics and the Law

Assign Read Chapters 1 and 2

Self Check Quiz WednesdayChapter 1 Quiz

Real Cases page 25 questions 23 and 24

Chapter 2 The Court System

Section 1 The Dual Court System

1.27 Explain the function of the court

1.30 Differentiate among cases that belong within the jurisdiction of the federal and state, territory and province court systems

1.32 Explain the role of the national and state, territory, and province appellate courts

Section 2 Trial Procedures

1.36 Define litigation and describe methods for resolving disputes other than litigation

1.38 Compare and contrast the steps in a civil law suit with the steps in a criminal prosecution

1.39 List and explain the steps in criminal and civil trials

1.40 Describe the appellate process in criminal and civil cases

1.41 Distinguish between civil and criminal law

1.50 Describe the penalties available for criminal law and the remedies available in tort law

Bell Ringer page 28Notes and Discussion Chapter 2 The Court System

Self Check Quiz

Journal describe the dual court system.

Read Chapter 3Friday

Chapter 1 and 2 QuizTrial Procedures questions, Real Cases page 53 questions 22 and 23

Chapter 3 Criminal Law

Section 1 Criminal Law

1.42 Differentiate among categories of crime, such as treason, felonies, and misdemeanors

1.51 Differentiate among the penalties for committing felonies and misdemeanors

1.54 Discuss the consequences of violating criminal and civil law in different countries

Section 2 Particular Crimes

1.44 Define different types of business crimes, such as arson, forgery, and embezzlement

1.45 Determine several defenses to criminal acts, such as the insanity-defense and self defenseNotes and Discussion Chapter 3 Criminal Law

Self Check QuizMay 12 16

Monday

Video

Review

Wednesday

Final Test

May 5 9

Tuesday

Create Television or Radio Commercial

Objective: Students will brainstorm and utilize previous research to create television or radio commercials about credit cards.

TV Commercials should be at least 30 seconds and radio 1 minute.

Grade on use of preparation time, clarity, cooperation, creativity, required time.

Present commercials

Thursday

Video

April 28 May 2

Monday

Substitute

Chapter 15 and 16 quiz

Chapter 22 Borrowing Money and Buying on Credit

Assign page 492 1-4, page 495 1-2, page 499 1-3, Vocabulary w/s

Video Careful with Credit

Video Quiz

Wednesday

Review

Chapter 22 Quiz

Chapter 25 Section 2 Endorsements - Page 553 1-5

Unit 7 Planning for the Future

Objectives:

6. Discuss different marriage laws and restrictions 7. Explain the grounds for divorce. 8. Describe the responsibilities of a landlord and a tenant. 9. Explain the home buying process. 10. Compare different types of insurance Chapter 31 Marriage

3. Marriage Formalities and restrictions 4. Marriage Laws Assign page 680 1 4, page 687 1 2,

Friday

Online Credit Card vocabulary and concept quizzes Consumer Jungle http://www.consumerjungle.orgVocabulary - Students will test their understanding of credit card vocabulary by taking the Credit Vocabulary Quiz.

Concepts - Students will test their understanding of credit card concepts by taking the Credit Concept Quiz.

Create Television or Radio Commercial

Objective: Students will brainstorm and utilize previous research to create television or radio commercials about credit cards.

TV Commercials should be at least 30 seconds and radio 1 minute.

Grade on use of preparation time, clarity, cooperation, creativity, required time.

Chapter 32 Divorce and Its Legal Consequences

3. Ending a marriage 4. Divorce Settlement Assign page 701 1 5, page 705 1 3, chapter 31 and 32 w/s

Chapter 33 Renting a Place to Live

3. The Rental Agreement 4. Responsibilities of Landlord and Tenant Assign page 718 1 3, page 723 1 4

April 21 25

Tuesday

Notes and discuss Chapter 15 Consumer Protection and Product Liability

Assign Chapter 15 review questions

9:10 Assembly

Thursday

Notes and discuss Chapter 16 Owning a Vehicle

Assign Chapter 16 review questions and w/s

Chapter 15 and 16 Quiz Monday 4/28

April 14 18

Monday

Review Chapter 14 vocabulary

Quiz

Notes and discuss Chapter 14 The Importance of Warranties

Assign Chapter 14 review questions and Chapter 15 vocabulary w/s

Wednesday

Chapter 14 quiz

Video Japan

Friday

Mock Crash

April 8 11

Tuesday

Unit Overview

Chapter 13 Contracts for the Sale of Goods

Notes;

Section 13-1 The Sale and Lease of Goods

Section 13-2 Ownership and Risk of Loss in Sales of Goods

Section 13-3 E-Commerce and the Law

Assign Vocabulary Chapter 13 w/s packet

Assessment page 275 1-4, page 283 1-2, page 287 1-4

Thursday

Review

Chapter 13 Quiz and complete w/s packet

Assign Vocabulary Chapter 14 w/s

Mar. 31 April 4

Tuesday

Review Test

Movie A Beautiful Mind The Story of John Nash http://cepa.newschool.edu/het/profiles/nash.htmThursday

Finish movie

Mar. 25 28

Wednesday

Review Chapters 9-12

Friday

Chapters 9-12 test

Mar. 17 20

Tuesday

Chapter 11 w/s

Chapter 12 Notes, questions, w/s

Thursday

Chapter 12 vocabulary quiz

Review chapters 9-12

Chapters 9-12 test Thursday March 28

Chapter 9 Legality

1. How state civil and criminal statutes may affect contract legality. 2. How usury, gambling, licensing, or Sunday statutes may affect contract legality. 3. Why contract must not harm public policy. 4. How the courts deal with contracts that are partially or fully illegal. Chapter 10 Form of the Contract

1. How the Statute of Frauds applies to certain contracts. 2. How to evaluate contradictory or ambiguous phrases in a contract. 3. How the parol evidence and best evidence rules applies to contract disputes. 4. How to change a contractual writing. Chapter 11 How Contracts Come to an End

1. How contracts may be ended due to fulfillment of all terms. 2. How contracts may be discharged due to time constraints, satisfaction of performance, and substantive performance. 3. How laws or impossibility of performance can end a contract 4. How the reasonable person test can be used to determine satisfactory performance. Chapter 12 Transfer of Contracts and Remedies for Breach

1. How to differentiate between an assignment and a delegation. 2. How to identify the rights that may be assigned and the duties that may be delegated. 3. How a third party may enforce a contract. 4. How to identify when a breach of contract has taken place. 5. What remedies are available to the injured party when a breach has occurred. Mar. 10 13

Tuesday


Chapter 10 notes and w/s

Notes, questions, w/s

Chapter 11 w/s

Thursday

Colorado Tech Guest Speaker Advertising and Entrepreneurship


End of third quarter March 6

Mar. 3 6

Tuesday

Notes, questions, w/s

Chapter 10 w/s

Thursday


Chapter 9 review

Chapter 10 vocabulary quiz Tuesday

Feb. 25 29

Monday


Review Chapters 5 8 (review questions, notes, self quizzes)

Wednesday

Chapter 5 8 exam

Friday

Review exam

Chapter 9 Legality

1. How state civil and criminal statures may affect contract legality 2. How usury, gambling, licensing, or Sunday statues may affect contract legality. 3. Why contracts must not harm public policy. 4. How the courts deal with contracts that are partially or fully illegal. Section 1 Notes Agreements that Violate Statutes

Feb 19 22

Tuesday

Chapter 7 Contractual Capacity

1. Reasons why a minor may disaffirm a contract 2. How minority is determined 3. How contract between minors are treated 4. Other reasons related to capacity that can make a contract voidable Review Chapter 7

Chapter 7 w/s

Thursday

Chapter 7 Vocabulary quiz

Chapter 8 Consideration

1. How to identify consideration 2. How to identify situations in which consideration is not present 3. How courts determine adequacy of consideration 4. How the doctrine of promissory estoppel may affect contract consideration 5. how special situations involving consideration are applied Chapter 8 notes

Chapter 8 w/s

Chapters 4 8 Exam February 29thFeb. 11 15

Tuesday

Chapter 6 Genuine Agreement

1. How certain types of mistakes and incorrect representation of facts can lead to the voiding of a contract 2. The difference between unilateral and bilateral mistakes 3. The difference between duress and undue influence 4. The difference between misrepresentation and fraud Review chapter 6 section 1

Notes for Chapter 6 section 2

Chapter 6 w/s

Thursday


Review w/s

Chapter 7 notes

Feb. 4 7

Tuesday

Review test

Chapter 5 How Contract Arise

Objectives

1. The six elements required to make a contract 2. The differences in major class of contracts 3. when and how a contract legally comes into existence 4. Whether newspaper advertisements constitute offers 5. How an offer can come to an end Notes Section 1 and 2

Assign assessment question sections 1 and 2

Thursday

Vocabulary Quiz

Chapter assessments pages 122-125

Chapter 6 Genuine Agreements

1. Opening Scene 2. Section 1 Fraud and Misrepresentation notes Jan. 28 Feb. 1

Monday

Chapter 3 section 2 quiz

Chapter 3 review questions

Chapter 4 section 1 quiz Wednesday

Wednesday

Chapter 4 section 1 quiz

Discuss/lecture chapter 4 section 2

Review Unit 1

Friday

Unit 1 test

Jan 22 25

Tuesday

Review Chapter 2


Assign Read Chapter 3 section 1

Thursday

Chapter 3 Section 1 Quiz (15 points)

Chapter 3 Criminal Law

Objectives: Students will gain an understanding of;

1. How to classify different types of crimes. 2. The elements of a crime 3. What common defenses are used in the defense of a n accuse criminal 4. How to identify crimes against people versus crimes against property Section 1 and 2

1. Bell Ringer Activity and Introduction 2. Guided Practice pages 56-59 3. Concept Development pages 57-60 4. Pop Quiz Page 60 5. Assignment read section 2 (quiz January 28) Jan. 14 18

Tuesday

Discussion Chapter 2 sections 2.1, 2.2

Assign questions page 33 1 5, page 49 1 6

Trial Research

Thursday


Assign Review and assessment pages 50 53

Present Trial Research

Unit 7 Planning for the Future

Objectives:

11. Discuss different marriage laws and restrictions

12. Explain the grounds for divorce.

13. Describe the responsibilities of a landlord and a tenant.

14. Explain the home buying process.

15. Compare different types of insuranceChapter 31 Marriage

5. Marriage Formalities and restrictions

6. Marriage Laws

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