Descriptor
Author
| Arbetman, Lee | 4 |
| McGuire, Patricia, Ed. | 1 |
| Mills, Vivian H. | 1 |
| O'Brien, Ed | 1 |
| O'Brien, Edward L. | 1 |
| Pannell, Andrew | 1 |
| Perry, Michelle | 1 |
Publication Type
| Guides - Classroom - Teacher | 3 |
| Journal Articles | 2 |
| Guides - Non-Classroom | 1 |
| Reports - Descriptive | 1 |
Education Level
Audience
| Practitioners | 4 |
| Teachers | 4 |
Location
Laws, Policies, & Programs
| Bill of Rights | 1 |
| First Amendment | 1 |
| Fourth Amendment | 1 |
| United States Constitution | 1 |
Assessments and Surveys
What Works Clearinghouse Rating
Peer reviewedArbetman, Lee; O'Brien, Ed – Update on Law-Related Education, 1990
Describes a flag-burning incident for classroom discussion on the issue of speech protected by the First Amendment. Includes background information and two legal opinions concerning the case. Encourages students to decide which opinion they agree with and which should be the majority opinion. (NL)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Court Litigation, Discussion (Teaching Technique), Instructional Materials
Arbetman, Lee – 1989
The purpose of this manual is to provide guidance in designing and implementing law-related education (LRE) awareness and staff development sessions for the Law Related Education National Training and Dissemination Program. It assists in explaining the rationale and essential characteristics of LRE and guides the user in discussing the benefits of…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Controversial Issues (Course Content), Curriculum Development, Curriculum Enrichment
McGuire, Patricia, Ed.; O'Brien, Edward L.; Arbetman, Lee; Mills, Vivian H.; Pannell, Andrew – 1984
Designed to facilitate the expanded use of mock trials, this manual is divided into two principle sections--a teacher's guide and a student's guide. The teacher's guide contains specific advice to teachers on all aspects of preparing for a mock trial and seven specific lesson plans for a 2- to 3-week mock trial unit. Each lesson contains…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Civil Law, Court Litigation, Criminal Law
Peer reviewedArbetman, Lee; Perry, Michelle – Social Education, 1997
Traces the application of the constitutional protection from "unreasonable searches and seizures" as it has evolved in response to public attitudes and changes in technology. Includes a synopsis of relevant cases and two lesson plans. The cases concern a police search through trash bags and drug testing for athletes. (MJP)
Descriptors: Civil Rights, Constitutional Law, Controversial Issues (Course Content), Current Events
