Law 40SLaw 40SFort Richmond CollegiateFort Richmond Collegiate

Teacher: Ms JonesTeacher: Ms Joneshttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lDoxWu2CARM&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lDoxWu2CARM&feature=related

Course Outline for 2011-Course Outline for 2011-20122012

IntroductionIntroduction Grade 12 Law focuses on basic legal Grade 12 Law focuses on basic legal

principles and practices in Canada’s legal principles and practices in Canada’s legal system. With a hands-on, activity based system. With a hands-on, activity based approach to learning, this recognized approach to learning, this recognized university entrance course discusses university entrance course discusses major legislation in Canada such as the major legislation in Canada such as the Youth Criminal Justice Act and the Youth Criminal Justice Act and the Criminal Code of Canada. Current event Criminal Code of Canada. Current event issues, mock trials, controversial debate issues, mock trials, controversial debate topics and possible career choices in law topics and possible career choices in law and law enforcement are explored.and law enforcement are explored.

Course AimCourse Aim The aim of the course is to familiarize The aim of the course is to familiarize

students with the basic elements of law and students with the basic elements of law and how our laws are interpreted and applied in how our laws are interpreted and applied in the society in which we live. Course study the society in which we live. Course study will include: readings, case analysis, class will include: readings, case analysis, class discussions, presentations, note-taking, discussions, presentations, note-taking, note-making, field trips and guest speakers.note-making, field trips and guest speakers.

We want you to better understand the law and We want you to better understand the law and learn how it can be useful to our every day lives!learn how it can be useful to our every day lives!

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Why did you take this Why did you take this course?course?

HearsayHearsay Friends are taking itFriends are taking it Career pathCareer path Timetable reasonsTimetable reasons ““Easy” creditEasy” credit University entrance creditUniversity entrance credit InterestInterest

General Learning Outcomes (GLOs) for the Business & Technology Portfolio of

Courses: Students completing any course from the Business and Technology portfolio of courses should be able to demonstrate the following skills upon completion:

Critical Thinking and Problem Solving – E.g., Effective communication, troubleshooting and engaged learning.

Professionalism – E.g., Apply guidelines for ethical and responsible behaviour in the workplace and in the use of Information Communication Technology (ICT). Maintain a positive attitude; act responsibly and respectfully.

Organization of Technology – E.g., Demonstrate and understand the basic functions of technology by successfully managing software specific to this course, operating systems and hardware.

Self-Assessment – E.g., Reflect on learning tasks and set personal goals to go beyond established criteria ‘for’, ‘as’ and ‘of’ learning.

Teamwork – E.g., Become better prepared to add value to the outcomes of a team assignment or project. Collaborate with peers and staff to become active participants and to excel in the learning process.

Creativity and Innovation – E.g., Present attributes of an original form and present it in a new light.

 

GENERAL LEARNING OUTCOMESGENERAL LEARNING OUTCOMES

Students will...Students will... Acquire skills and knowledge that can be applicable Acquire skills and knowledge that can be applicable

and useful in further education and/or in future and useful in further education and/or in future careerscareers

Develop positive work habits, language processing, Develop positive work habits, language processing, teamwork, problem solving and critical thinking skillsteamwork, problem solving and critical thinking skills

Develop an understanding of the nature and necessity Develop an understanding of the nature and necessity of lawof law

Become familiar with the terminology structure and Become familiar with the terminology structure and functioning of Criminal Law in Canadafunctioning of Criminal Law in Canada

Explore the necessity for and extent of rights and Explore the necessity for and extent of rights and liberties as they exist in Canada todayliberties as they exist in Canada today

Examine the legal concepts related to contract and Examine the legal concepts related to contract and family lawfamily law

Specific Learning Outcomes for Law 40S

Fundamentals of Law Define law and evaluate its purposes in society Demonstrate an understanding of legal principles Describe how and why laws change and the consequences of such changes on society Distinguish between moral issues and legal terms Describe how and why laws change and the consequences of such changes on society Differentiate between civil and criminal law Demonstrate an understanding of British Common Law and the French Civil Code and

its influence on Canada’s legal system Demonstrate an understanding of the structure and jurisdiction of the Canadian court

system Demonstrate knowledge of the sources of our laws today Demonstrate an understanding of the structure and jurisdiction of the Canadian court

system Describe the processes involved in resolving disputes Demonstrate an understanding of the duties and expectations of courtroom

participants Demonstrate an understanding of career opportunities in the field of law Demonstrate an understanding of the structure and jurisdiction of the federal, First

Nations, provincial, municipal governments

Demonstrate an understanding of the functions that administrative agencies can serve in the justice system

Demonstrate an understanding of the duties and expectations of witness, jurors, litigants, court officers, and interpreters use information technology tools to gather, process, and present legal information

Use appropriate vocabulary to communicate legal information Analyze the impact of the following on Canadian society: the

constitution, in particular the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, human rights legislation

Understand the function, reason, and impact of Section 33 (1), the Notwithstanding clause

Analyze the impact of Section 2 of the Charter on Canadian Society Analyze the impact of legal rights guaranteed by the Charter on

Canadian Society Analyze the impact of Equality Rights guarantee by the Charter on

Canadian society Understand how those whose rights have been infringed by

government agencies can seek remedies Contrast the legal rights and responsibilities of individuals, groups and

organizations in Canadian society Analyze the impact of Human Rights Legislation on Canadian Society

Criminal Law Analyze why society criminalizes certain behaviours Analyze what constitutes a crime Understand how changes in society change what society considers criminal behavior Suggest causes of crime in society Distinguish between a civil offence and a crime Distinguish between criminal and quasi-criminal offences Analyze what constitutes a crime and what circumstances can excuse a person from criminal

responsibility Recognize that criminal offences can be classified according to type and seriousness of the offence Recognize that criminal offences are classified according to the nature of the offence in the Criminal

Code Recognize the significance of the classification of an offence according to the seriousness of the offence Understand that persons other than the principal offender can be charged and convicted of a criminal

act Compare the rights of the accused and the state Demonstrate an understanding of criminal procedure Compare the rights of the accused and the police Demonstrate an understanding of criminal procedures before the trial Analyze sentencing considerations Demonstrate an understanding of alternatives to court and the reasons for these alternatives Demonstrate an understanding of how young offenders are dealt with in the justice system and the

reasons for doing so

What parts of law are What parts of law are you interested in you interested in

learning?learning?

Brainstorm some ideas!!!!Brainstorm some ideas!!!!

Section 1- Defining LawSection 1- Defining Law What is law?What is law? How can we classify it? (classifying allows us to How can we classify it? (classifying allows us to

know its jurisdiction and therefore punishment!)know its jurisdiction and therefore punishment!) Where did our laws come from?Where did our laws come from? How have they changed? How have they changed? Did you know? type laws.Did you know? type laws.

For example…For example…     

30% of a radio stations content must 30% of a radio stations content must be "Canadian Content" be "Canadian Content"

    You may not pay for a fifty-cent You may not pay for a fifty-cent item with only pennies.item with only pennies.Citizens may not publicly remove Citizens may not publicly remove bandages. bandages.

Section 2 – Canadian Rights Section 2 – Canadian Rights and Freedoms and Freedoms

What are our rights?What are our rights? How do we use them?How do we use them? What do we not know aboutWhat do we not know about

rights entitled to us?rights entitled to us? Is euthanasia a right?Is euthanasia a right? Rights of the wrongfully convictedRights of the wrongfully convicted Should Canada adopt Capital Should Canada adopt Capital

Punishment?Punishment? Group debateGroup debate

Section 3 – Criminal LawSection 3 – Criminal Law

Types of crimesTypes of crimes Involvement in crimesInvolvement in crimes Police investigationsPolice investigations Search and seizuresSearch and seizures Arrest and detentionArrest and detention Criminal trial processCriminal trial process Physical and Forensic Physical and Forensic

EvidenceEvidencehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQUE8IeVmpAhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQUE8IeVmpA

Section 4 – To be Section 4 – To be AnnouncedAnnounced

Depends on our time frame and YOUR Depends on our time frame and YOUR level of involvement in activities.level of involvement in activities.

Which brings us to our last point!Which brings us to our last point!

I have good news and bad news.I have good news and bad news.

Good news or bad news first?Good news or bad news first?

The Fate of this Class!The Fate of this Class!

This class will be what you want it to be.This class will be what you want it to be.After all, you CHOSE to be here!After all, you CHOSE to be here!

U decide the dynamic and culture of the U decide the dynamic and culture of the class.class.

Do u want it to be note based or activity Do u want it to be note based or activity based?based?

The more involved you are, the more you The more involved you are, the more you will get out of it, the more fun it will be.will get out of it, the more fun it will be.

Possible ActivitiesPossible Activities

Controversial debatesControversial debates CSI analysisCSI analysis Fingerprinting and lifting Fingerprinting and lifting Crime scene simulationsCrime scene simulations Arresting ProceduresArresting Procedures Cases studies (almost daily)Cases studies (almost daily) Two field tripsTwo field trips

Actual Case StudiesActual Case Studies

Investigating racy Canadian cases…Investigating racy Canadian cases…

Greyhound Bus MurderGreyhound Bus MurderBertuzziBertuzziDerek Harvey-ZenkDerek Harvey-Zenk

Mock TrialMock Trial

You are now lawyers!You are now lawyers! Simulate a real trial procedureSimulate a real trial procedure A real storyA real story One-on-one work with One-on-one work with

real lawyersreal lawyers Develop a caseDevelop a case Role play in front of a real judge at the Role play in front of a real judge at the

law courts downtown on law day.law courts downtown on law day.

(Show pictures of previous year)(Show pictures of previous year)

Supplies NeededSupplies Needed

The following supplies must be The following supplies must be brought to each class:brought to each class:

3 ringed binder and/or a notebook 3 ringed binder and/or a notebook for journal entries, paper, pens, for journal entries, paper, pens, pencils, pencils, highlighter.highlighter.

Course textbook (available to you Course textbook (available to you when you need them)when you need them)

Assessment/EvaluationAssessment/Evaluation Term Work (Assignments, Projects & Tests)Term Work (Assignments, Projects & Tests) 70%70% Final Exam Final Exam 30%30%

In addition to being evaluated on curricular outcomes, students will In addition to being evaluated on curricular outcomes, students will also be assessed on their social and personal development. These also be assessed on their social and personal development. These will include:will include: Demonstrates confidence as a learnerDemonstrates confidence as a learner Participates actively in learningParticipates actively in learning Accepts responsibility for behaviourAccepts responsibility for behaviour Demonstrates respect for propertyDemonstrates respect for property Demonstrates respect for othersDemonstrates respect for others Demonstrates organizational skillsDemonstrates organizational skills Works co operatively with othersWorks co operatively with others Submits complete assignments on timeSubmits complete assignments on time

Formative assessments will be done frequently throughout the Formative assessments will be done frequently throughout the course to provide you with the feedback you need to improve your course to provide you with the feedback you need to improve your learning; Examples include: worksheets, class activities, case learning; Examples include: worksheets, class activities, case exercises, quizzes, etc. Summative assessments will allow you to exercises, quizzes, etc. Summative assessments will allow you to demonstrate the skills you have learned; Examples include: unit demonstrate the skills you have learned; Examples include: unit tests, research essays, final assignments or projects and the final tests, research essays, final assignments or projects and the final examexam

Tests and ProjectsTests and Projects

If you are If you are absent on the day of a test absent on the day of a test or on the due date of a major project, or on the due date of a major project, your absence needs to be excused prior your absence needs to be excused prior to the beginning of class. The student or to the beginning of class. The student or parent/guardian must phone the school parent/guardian must phone the school prior to the test to provide a reason for prior to the test to provide a reason for the student`s absence. Students will not the student`s absence. Students will not be allowed to write missed tests unless be allowed to write missed tests unless the reasons for the absence(s) are the reasons for the absence(s) are acceptable to school administration.acceptable to school administration.

DeadlinesDeadlines

Students are encouraged to hand in all Students are encouraged to hand in all assignments on time. Any students assignments on time. Any students handing in assignments late will have to handing in assignments late will have to submit a late assignment form in order to submit a late assignment form in order to submit assignments. submit assignments.

IF A STUDENT IS ABSENT FROM CLASS, IF A STUDENT IS ABSENT FROM CLASS, IT IS HIS/HER RESPONSIBILITY TO FIND IT IS HIS/HER RESPONSIBILITY TO FIND OUT WHAT THEY MISSED AND HAND IN OUT WHAT THEY MISSED AND HAND IN THE APPROPRIATE ASSIGNMENT FOR THE APPROPRIATE ASSIGNMENT FOR ASSESSMENT IN A TIMELY MANNER.ASSESSMENT IN A TIMELY MANNER.

Plagiarism Plagiarism What is Plagiarism?What is Plagiarism?

Plagiarism is a serious offense and will be Plagiarism is a serious offense and will be treated as such in my classroom. We will be treated as such in my classroom. We will be discussing key ways to avoid plagiarism during discussing key ways to avoid plagiarism during the first few weeks of classes. If u are caught the first few weeks of classes. If u are caught plagiarizing, you will receive a plagiarizing, you will receive a zero zero on the on the assignment. You will be referred to assignment. You will be referred to administration administration and you may face a suspension.and you may face a suspension.

Students will also receive a Students will also receive a zero zero for for inappropriate collaboration with a classmate. If inappropriate collaboration with a classmate. If a student copies another student`s piece of a student copies another student`s piece of work, they will both receive a work, they will both receive a zerozero. This issue . This issue will be discussed further in class.will be discussed further in class.

Other Points to Note!Other Points to Note!

ARRIVE ON TIME AND PREPARED !! ARRIVE ON TIME AND PREPARED !! If you arrive late to class you are not to disrupt the If you arrive late to class you are not to disrupt the

class. Please knock on the door and you will be class. Please knock on the door and you will be allowed to enter provided it does not disrupt the allowed to enter provided it does not disrupt the lesson. Should you miss some instruction, you will lesson. Should you miss some instruction, you will be required to find someone to fill you in on the be required to find someone to fill you in on the material you missed. You will NOT be allowed material you missed. You will NOT be allowed entrance past the bell without the teacher entrance past the bell without the teacher admitting you. If you consistently show up late you admitting you. If you consistently show up late you will be asked to stay after school to meet with the will be asked to stay after school to meet with the teacher. As per school Policy 4, lates will be equal teacher. As per school Policy 4, lates will be equal to 1 absence on a student’s attendance record. to 1 absence on a student’s attendance record. Students may be required to make up late classes. Students may be required to make up late classes.

ABSENCES – ABSENCES – When you miss a class, When you miss a class, you you are are

responsible for finding out what you responsible for finding out what you missed, either by talking with the missed, either by talking with the teacher or a classmate, and catching up teacher or a classmate, and catching up on any work before the next class.on any work before the next class.

ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT http://www.youtube.com/watch?http://www.youtube.com/watch?

v=NZ5Zahh9akI&feature=related v=NZ5Zahh9akI&feature=related I love my phone.I love my phone. You love your phone.You love your phone. I very much enjoy listening to music.I very much enjoy listening to music. You very much enjoy listening to music.You very much enjoy listening to music.

There are however appropriate times to use a There are however appropriate times to use a phone and listen to music.phone and listen to music.

Neither of those include when I am talking or Neither of those include when I am talking or teaching a lesson.teaching a lesson.

They also do not include when one of your They also do not include when one of your classmates are speaking to the group.classmates are speaking to the group.

Therefore it is imperative for you to ENSURE that Therefore it is imperative for you to ENSURE that you use your electronic devices responsibly. Don’t you use your electronic devices responsibly. Don’t make me take them from you, and we all win. make me take them from you, and we all win.

HELP!HELP! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ApstMKNEMIhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ApstMKNEMI

I am available if you need extra help; I am available if you need extra help; please see me sooner rather than please see me sooner rather than later. My prep period is in slot 2 and later. My prep period is in slot 2 and 5 in the Business Ed. Office.5 in the Business Ed. Office.

CONTACT – CONTACT – You and your parents You and your parents can email me if you have any can email me if you have any concerns. My email address is concerns. My email address is wjones@pembinatrails.com. wjones@pembinatrails.com.