Course Description
This course examines law-related subjects relevant
to the student's life. Topics include criminal law
and procedure, the law of torts and civil procedure,
and family law. The course emphasizes individual accountability
and the role of law in American society.
A Note on the Standards
The Practical Law curriculum is built around Boise
School District standards and reflects the best professional
judgment of our teaching staff. The district standards
include content knowledge and skills in the following
areas: the role of law in American society; the basic
concepts of criminal law, torts, civil procedure, and
family law; and the basic procedures of civil actions
and criminal prosecutions. While each standard is expressed
through specific, associated instructional objectives,
instructors should seek opportunities to apply the
standards throughout the course.
Adopted Materials
Street Law: A Course in Practical Law
Washington, D.C.: Street Law, Inc., 2005
Copyright
Resources
K – 12
Social Studies Scope and Sequence
Course Scope
| Unit 1 |
Introduction to Law |
3 Weeks |
| Unit 2 |
Family Law |
2 Weeks |
| Unit 3 |
Criminal Law |
4 Weeks |
| Unit 4 |
Criminal Justice System |
4 Weeks |
| Unit 5 |
Juvenile Justice |
2 Weeks |
| Unit 6 |
Torts |
3 Weeks |
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Assessment
Correlation acronyms key
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District Standards for Practical Law |
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01 |
Understand the necessity for having a legal
system in the United States. |
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02 |
Understand basic concepts of family law. |
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03 |
Understand basic concepts of criminal law. |
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04 |
Understand basic procedures of civil actions
and criminal prosecutions. |
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05 |
Understand the basic concepts and procedures
of the juvenile justice system. |
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Unit
1 |
Introduction to Law |
3 Weeks |
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Instructional Objective
1371.01 Understand the importance of the relationship
of law to the individual and society. |
Standard Reference
137101 |
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No.
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Performance Objective
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Resource Reference
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Assessment Correlation
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01 |
Define and identify the purposes of law. |
Street Law, 6th ed., Ch. 1 |
TMA, EOC |
|
02 |
Identify the governmental structures involved
in the lawmaking process and their roles. |
Ch. 2 |
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03 |
Describe and distinguish the methods for solving
disputes out of court. |
Ch. 4 |
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04 |
Describe the court systems in the United States. |
Ch. 5 |
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05 |
Identify the circumstances when an individual
should seek the help of an attorney. |
Ch. 6 |
TMA |
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Instructional Objective
1371.02 Understand the impact of governmental
actions and laws on families. |
Standard Reference
137102 |
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No.
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Performance Objective
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Resource Reference
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Assessment Correlation
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01 |
List and explain the qualifications and duties
of marriage. |
Ch. 29, 30 |
TMA |
|
02 |
Describe the law as it relates to children in
a family. |
Ch. 32-33 |
TMA |
|
03 |
Describe the laws that relate to divorce and
family support after divorce. |
Ch. 34 |
TMA |
|
04 |
Describe the basic laws that relate to wills,
intestacy and probate. |
Street Law, 5th ed., pp. 380-382 |
TMA, EOC |
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Instructional Objective
1371.03 Understand the nature of crime and
its impact on victims. |
Standard Reference
137103 |
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No.
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Performance Objective
|
Resource Reference
|
Assessment Correlation
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01 |
Examine crime rates, causes and trends and their
impact on victims. |
Ch. 7 |
TMA |
|
02 |
Identify the common attributes of criminals
and criminal behavior. |
Ch. 8 |
|
03 |
Given data, measure the cost of crime. |
Ch. 9 |
|
Instructional Objective
1371.04 Understand the types of crimes against
the person. |
Standard Reference
137104 |
|
No.
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Performance Objective
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Resource Reference
|
Assessment Correlation
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01 |
Identify classes of crimes against the person
and the parties to crimes. |
Ch. 8 |
TMA, EOC |
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02 |
Describe the components of all crimes against
the person. |
Ch. 9 |
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Instructional Objective
1371.05 Understand the types of crimes against
property. |
Standard Reference
137105 |
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No.
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Performance Objective
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Resource Reference
|
Assessment Correlation
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01 |
List the components of crimes that involve the
taking of property. |
Ch. 10 |
TMA, EOC |
|
02 |
List the components of crimes that involve the
damaging or destruction of property. |
|
Instructional Objective
1371.06 Know the investigative phase of the
criminal justice process. |
Standard Reference
137106 |
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No.
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Performance Objective
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Resource Reference
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Assessment Correlation
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01 |
List and explain the defenses available in criminal
cases. |
Ch. 11 |
TMA, EOC |
|
02 |
Examine the criminal justice procedure and the
role of the police from the commission of an
act through arraignment. |
Ch. 12 |
|
03 |
Describe the criminal justice process from arraignment
to pre-trial motions. |
Ch. 12, 13 |
|
Instructional Objective
1371.07 Understand the elements of a criminal
trial. |
Standard Reference
137107 |
|
No.
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Performance Objective
|
Resource Reference
|
Assessment Correlation
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|
01 |
Examine the role of the Sixth Amendment in a
criminal trial. |
Ch. 14 |
TMA, EOC |
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02 |
Identify and apply the steps of a criminal trial. |
Ch. 5 |
|
Instructional Objective
1371.08 Understand sentencing options and
methods of punishment. |
Standard Reference
137108 |
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No.
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Performance Objective
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Resource Reference
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Assessment Correlation
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01 |
List and describe the range of sentencing options
in criminal cases. |
Ch. 15 |
TMA, EOC |
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02 |
Define the Eighth Amendment and describe its
applications to punishment. |
Ch. 15 |
| 03 |
Explain the process and purpose
of an appeal. |
Ch. 5 |
|
Instructional Objective
1371.09 Understand the difference between
juvenile and adult law. |
Standard Reference
137109 |
|
No.
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Performance Objective
|
Resource Reference
|
Assessment Correlation
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|
01 |
Examine the evolution of the treatment of juveniles
from the mid-19th century to the present. |
Ch. 16 |
TMA |
|
02 |
Compare a juvenile and an adult in the eyes
of the law. |
Ch. 16 |
TMA, EOC |
|
03 |
Describe the juvenile justice process. |
Ch. 16 |
TMA, EOC |
|
Instructional Objective
1371.10 Understand the nature of and remedies
for torts. |
Standard Reference
137110 |
|
No.
|
Performance Objective
|
Resource Reference
|
Assessment Correlation
|
|
01 |
Differentiate between criminal and civil actions. |
Ch. 17 |
TMA, EOC |
|
02 |
Apply the standards and remedies for intentional
torts. |
Ch. 18 |
|
03 |
Apply the standards and remedies for negligence
torts. |
Ch. 19 |
|
04 |
Apply the standards and remedies for strict
liability torts. |
Ch. 20 |
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