No Vehicles Allowed
Grade Level:
Grades 6-12
Language:
English and Spanish
Format:
Presentation
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INTRODUCTION
Judges in the Classroom
Similar to "No Animals Allowed" but designed for older learners, this lesson uses a set of scenarios to prompt students to think critically about the intent behind lawmakers when creating a law. Working through case scenarios, students analyze how a law banning vehicles from a public park should be applied — a great option for classes ready to dig into legal reasoning.
OBJECTIVES
Students will:
- Learn about the three branches of government and the role of a judge.
- Identify the purpose and function of law.
- Discover "intent" of lawmakers.
- Analyze practical applications of a law.
- Appreciate that laws may be subject to different interpretations.
RESOURCES FOR TEACHERS
Similar to "No Animals Allowed" but designed for older learners, this lesson uses a set of scenarios to prompt students to think critically about the intent behind lawmakers when creating a law. Working through case scenarios, students analyze how a law banning vehicles from a public park should be applied — a great option for classes ready to dig into legal reasoning.