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Lefkowitz, Barry E.; Maniglia, Ronald J. – 1975
This material provides a program to instruct secondary-level students in the political, governmental, and legal process and to encourage active student participation in these processes. The materials draw heavily upon community cooperation as a base for practical learning. Part of a year-long curriculum program, this unit examines individual…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Civil Liberties, Civil Rights, Community Cooperation
Clark, Todd; And Others – 1975
This material is produced to provide a program to instruct secondary level students in the political, governmental, and legal processes and to encourage active student participation in these processes. A unique feature of the program is the role of the community as a base for practical learning. Part of a year-long curriculum program, this unit…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Civil Liberties, Civil Rights, Community Cooperation
New York State Education Dept., Albany. Div. of General Education. – 1976
This booklet presents a set of secondary level classroom strategies for examining American history in light of issues identified by the American Issues Forum. Emphasis is on "certain inalienable rights" of citizens. This topic is covered in four sections: freedom of speech, assembly, and religion; freedom of the press; freedom of search…
Descriptors: Civil Liberties, Classroom Techniques, Concept Teaching, Due Process
Croddy, Marshall; And Others – 1983
An introduction to criminal law, processes, and justice is provided in this high school level text. Content is divided into six chapters, each treating a particular aspect of criminal procedure and the social and political issues surrounding it. Chapter 1 considers the criminal, the effects of crime on its victims, and legislation to aid victims.…
Descriptors: Constitutional Law, Correctional Institutions, Courts, Crime
Howard, Estelle; And Others – 1982
One of a series of secondary level teaching units presenting case studies with pro and con analyses of particular legal problems, the document presents a student's lesson plan, a teacher's lesson plan, and a lawyer's lesson plan designed to expose students to the concept of procedural due process with particular reference to the Supreme Court's…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Conflict Resolution, Court Litigation, Discipline
Katsh, Ethan – 1983
A 4-day simulation activity encourages high school students to confront issues of law and journalism through exploration of seven legal issues: prior restraint, access to courts, rights of reply, libel, privacy, confidential sources, and use of stolen documents. The kit contains all materials needed for the simulation, including a director's…
Descriptors: Constitutional History, Constitutional Law, Due Process, Freedom of Speech
Filvaroff, Joan, Comp.; And Others – 1983
Designed for use in secondary school social studies classes, this guide provides activities for helping students understand some of the fundamental principles of government as well as its structure, politics, and effects on the individual. Information, articles, and cartoons from the Austin-American Statesman form the basis of the readings, along…
Descriptors: Citizen Participation, Citizenship Education, Constitutional Law, Court Litigation