You and the Law
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Reading Level:
Gr. 6–8
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Do your students know the difference between criminal and civil courts? What distinctions does the law make between juvenile and adult lawbreakers? What are their rights in court? This book examines these and other fascinating questions as they explore the role of the law in today's society. Students will begin their investigation of the U.S. legal system by learning key ideas about the different kinds of laws and their basic rights. Engaging readings show how the law affects such daily...
Do your students know the difference between criminal and civil courts? What distinctions does the law make between juvenile and adult lawbreakers? What are their rights in court? This book examines these and other fascinating questions as they explore the role of the law in today's society. Students will begin their investigation of the U.S. legal system by learning key ideas about the different kinds of laws and their basic rights. Engaging readings show how the law affects such daily activities as going to school, driving a car, shopping at the mall, and working part-time. Students will explore legal issues in today's news, from curfews for teens and doctor-assisted suicides to domestic violence and militia groups. Thought-provoking questions and exercises follow each reading to help check the understanding of key ideas and to allow students to examine their own thoughts on these important issues. A pretest and a posttest let students gauge their comprehension of the concepts learned, and a glossary provides a handy reference for legal terms.