Principles of Law UNIT 1 Lesson Bundle w/PPT Presentations

Principles of Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security Lesson Plans that are designed for a 15 day time frame. These lessons cover UNIT 1 - LAWS AND CRIMES.

Included are:

OBJECTIVES

STUDENTS WILL LEARN:
● How LAWS ARE MADE in the United States Congress
● The FOUR CULPABLE MENTAL STATES
● The FOUR ELEMENTS OF A LAWFUL ARREST

STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO:
● Describe the essential elements of a crime
● Identify rights given to them by the 4th Amendment

ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS:
● Can you think of three examples of ways that laws have an impact on your life?

TEKS
8A: identify the sources and origin of law in the United States;
8B: explain the impact of the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights on criminal law in regard to the rights of citizens;
8C: differentiate between crimes classified as felonies or misdemeanors and the punishments for each;
8D: analyze the essential elements and classifications of a crime;
8E: identify problems commonly associated with the enforcement of criminal laws; and
8F: identify the process by which laws are enacted.

TIME FRAME
15 Total Days
● Day 1: How Laws Are Made
● Day 2-3: Culpable Mental States
● Day 4-5: Elements of Crimes
● Day 6: Unit 1 Quiz
● Day 7-8: Bill of Rights
● Day 9: Arrest
● Day 10-11: Search and Seizure
● Day 12: Unit 1 Test
● 3 Flex Days (used for test reviews, guest speaker or additional lessons as needed)

ALL SUPPLEMENTAL WORKSHEETS, ANSWER KEYS, AND GRADING RUBRICS ARE ALSO INCLUDED. THE POWERPOINT PRESENTATIONS ARE INCLUDED WITH THIS LESSON BUNDLE.