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Grade Level/Course: Business & Personal Law: Knowing Your Rights

Content Area: Business Education

Grade Level/Course Overview: This course is designed to introduce you to laws and issues which may affect you in your personal and professional life. You will examine the rights and duties of citizens, consumers, workers, and business owners. Understanding the legal system will make you not only a more powerful citizen but also a more successful student.

Strands/Domains Elements of Law Law

Interdisciplinary Themes Critical Thinking Problem Solving Communication

Program Understandings (pk-12)

• Oral and written communication skills are imperative in the world of work and throughout life • Effective electronic documents enhance communication. • The ability to work independently as well as in a group is imperative in the world of work and throughout life • Technology skills facilitate problem solving. • Technological tools and skills aide in the ability to locate, select, and evaluate data in order to make informed

decisions.

Units of Study Foundations of Law Criminal and Tort Law Contract Law Consumer Law Computer Law Employment Law Family Law

Strand/Domain* Elements of Law

Cluster* Foundations of Law

CROSSWALK TO STANDARDS:

Grade/Course Level Expectations ACT Readiness Standards

Common Core State Standards Missouri Show-Me Standards

National Standards

Standards (listed by organization of Strand/Domain and Cluster) Identified as Essential or not

GLE/CLE’s ACT CCSS MO National

E Students will identify the origins of U.S. Law.

CA6, 4.1, CA6, 1.6, 4.1, CA3, 1.6

E Students will describe sources of law.

CA6, 4.1, CA6,

E Students will describe the impact of law on society.

CA6, 4.1, CA6, 1.6, 4.1, CA3, 1.6

E Students will explain the concept of jurisdiction and how it applies to the court system.

CA6, 1.6, 4.1, CA3, 1.6

E Students will compare and contrast criminal and civil trial procedures.

CA6, 1.6, 4.1, CA3, 1.6

Strand/Domain* Laws

Cluster* Criminal and tort law




National Standards



E Students will summarize characteristics of criminal law.

CA6, 4.1, CA6, 1.6, 4.1, CA3, 1.6

E Students will summarize characteristics of tort law

CA6, 4.1, CA6, 1.6, 4.1, CA3, 1.6

Strand/Domain* Laws

Cluster* Contract Law




National Standards



E Students will summarize characteristics of contract law.

CA6, 4.1, CA1, 1.6, 4.1,

Strand/Domain* Laws

Cluster* Consumer Laws




National Standards



E Students will identify and analyze the rights and responsibilities afforded by U.S. consumer laws.

CA3, 1.10, CA6, 1.6, CA1, 4.1, CA6, 1.6

Strand/Domain* Laws

Cluster* Computer law




National Standards



E Students will summarize characteristics of computer law.

CA3, 1.10, CA6, 1.6, CA1, 4.1, CA6, 1.6

Strand/Domain* Laws

Cluster* Employment Laws




National Standards



E Students will identify and analyze the rights and responsibilities afforded by the U.S. employment laws.

CA3, 1.10, CA6, 1.6, CA1, 4.1, CA6, 1.6

Strand/Domain* Laws

Cluster* Family Law




National Standards



E Students will summarize characteristics of family law.

CA3, 1.10, CA6, 1.6, CA1, 4.1, CA6, 1.6

Strand/Domain: Elements of Law

Cluster: Foundations of Law

Understand (Conceptual): Students will understand… Understanding the law (business law & personal law) and its concepts is an essential part of being a productive member of society. Understanding these laws and concepts will also increase an individual’s ability to handle situations that will occur on a daily basis throughout their lives

Standard: Students will identify the origins of U.S. Law.

Learning Targets DOK Know

(Factual) Do

(Reasoning/Performance/Product)

Students will know… Students will… The origins of U.S. law. How the American legal system differs from those in other countries.

Explain why we have laws. Describe the relationship between historical law and today’s law. Compare and contrast the American legal system with systems in other countries.

☐Level-1 Recall

☐Level-2 Skill/Concept

☒Level-3 Strategic-Thinking

☐Level-4 Extended Thinking


Cluster: Foundation of Law


Standard: Students will describe sources of law.


(Factual) Do


Students will know… Students will… Different sources law: institutional, case, statutory, administrative. How government agencies create regulations.

Explain sources of institutional, case, statutory, and administrative law Explain the use of the Constitution and Bill of Rights as sources of law. Explain how government administrative agencies create regulations.

☐Level-1 Recall







Standard: Students will describe the impact of law on society.


(Factual) Do


Students will know… Students will… Rights and responsibilities of citizens. Various career opportunities in the legal profession.

Describe rights and responsibilities of citizens. Compare and contrast ethics, morals, and law.

Identify career opportunities in the legal profession.

☐Level-1 Recall




Strand/Domain: Elements of Laws



Standard: Students will explain the concept of jurisdiction and how it applies to the court system.


(Factual) Do


Students will know… Students will… The concept of jurisdiction. How jurisdiction applies to the court system.

Explain how jurisdiction applies to the court system. Compare and contrast federal, state, and local court systems, including juvenile court.

☐Level-1 Recall




Strand/Domain: Elements of Laws



Standard: Students will compare and contrast criminal and civil trial procedures.


(Factual) Do


Students will know… Students will… Difference between criminal and civil law. Rights outlined in Miranda Law.

* List steps in a criminal trial procedure.

* List steps in a civil trial procedure.

*Explain rights and responsibilities of the parties in a trial.

☐Level-1 Recall




Strand/Domain: Laws

Cluster: Criminal and Tort Law


Standard: Students will summarize characteristics of criminal law.


(Factual) Do


Students will know… Students will… *Crimes against people, property, government, business and society *Misdemeanors and felonies

*Differentiate between a misdemeanor and felony *Describe elements of a crime *Explain defenses available to criminal defendants *Describe punishments associated with crimes

☐Level-1 Recall




Strand/Domain: Laws

Cluster: Criminal and Tort Law


Standard: Students will summarize characteristics of tort law.


(Factual) Do


Students will know… Students will… *Elements of a tort. *Remedies available in tort law.

* Distinguish between a tort and a crime.

* Explain types of torts.

* Compare and contrast negligence, strict liability, and intentional torts.

*Describe the remedies available in tort law.

☐Level-1 Recall




Strand/Domain: Laws

Cluster: Contract Law


Standard: Students will summarize characteristics of contract law.


(Factual) Do


Students will know… Students will… *Nature and importance of a contract. *Elements required for a valid contract. *Effects of a breach of contract.

* Differentiate among classes of contracts (e.g., bilateral, unilateral, express, implied, written, oral). *Define valid contracts. * Explain how offer and acceptance can create contractual rights and duties. *Describe the effects of a breach of contract. *Explain situations in which contracts can be avoided.

☐Level-1 Recall




Strand/Domain: Laws

Cluster: Consumer Law


Standard: Students will identify the rights and responsibilities afforded by U.S. consumer laws.


(Factual) Do


Students will know… Students will… *Rights and responsibilities of parties involved in consumer transactions. *Laws and agencies that provide consumer protection.

* Describe responsibilities of parties involved in consumer transactions (tenants/landlords, real estate, drivers, consumer credit) *Identify rights of consumers afforded by consumer law. *Describe laws and agencies that provide consumer protection.

* Explain when to apply the law of sales under the Uniform Commercial Code.

*Identify legislation that regulates consumer law and bankruptcy.

☐Level-1 Recall

☒Level-2 Skill/Concept

☐Level-3 Strategic-Thinking


Strand/Domain: Laws

Cluster: Consumer Law


Standard: Students will analyze consumer protection laws in the U.S.


(Factual) Do


Students will know… Students will… Consumer protection laws in the U.S.

Analyze consumer protection laws in the U.S. ☐Level-1 Recall

☒Level-2 Skill/Concept



Strand/Domain: Laws

Cluster: Computer Law


Standard: Students will summarize characteristics of computer law.


(Factual) Do


Students will know… Students will… * Different types of computer crime. *Federal and state statures designed to combat computer crime. *Software licensing laws.

* Define different types of computer crime * Discuss the consequences of improper use of computers, including Internet, email and social networking. * Discuss the various types of federal and state statutes designed to combat computer crime.

* Describe software licensing requirements and limitations.

☐Level-1 Recall




Strand/Domain: Laws

Cluster: Employment Law


Standard: Students will identify and analyze the rights and responsibilities afforded by U.S. employment laws.


(Factual) Do


Students will know… Students will… *Rights and responsibilities of employers. *Rights and responsibilities of applicants and employees. *Purpose of grievances and procedures for filing them. * Federal, state, and local laws and agencies dealing with employment.

* * Describe rights and responsibilities of employers. *Describe rights and responsibilities of applicants and employees. *Demonstrate an understanding of what employees or applicants may be asked as a term of employment. *Demonstrate an understanding of what may be required of employees or applicants (drug testing, polygraph, aptitude tests, psychological tests) * Describe ways working adults and minors are protected by the law. * Examine the legal basis for workplace ethics. * Identify the legal basis for termination. *Identify the purpose of grievances and procedures for filing them.

*Identify federal, state, and local laws and agencies dealing with employment.

* Distinguish between an agent and an individual, such as independent contractors, real estate brokers, bailees, and trustees.

☐Level-1 Recall




Strand/Domain: Laws

Cluster: Employment Law


Standard: Students will analyze U.S. employment laws in historical context.


(Factual) Do


Students will know… Students will… Historical context of U.S. employment laws.

Analyze U.S. employment laws in historical context.

☐Level-1 Recall




Strand/Domain: Laws

Cluster: Family Law


Standard: Students will summarize characteristics of family law.


(Factual) Do


Students will know… Students will… *Legal rights and duties of minors and their parents/guardians. *Legal rights and duties associated with school law. *Legal aspects of a marriage contract.

*State the legal rights and duties of minors and their parents/guardians.

*Demonstrate rights and duties associated with school law.

* Describe the legal aspects of a marriage contract.

* Describe how a marriage is legally ended.

* Identify children’s rights after a divorce.

☐Level-1 Recall




Proficiency Levels Standard: Students will identify the origins of U.S. Law.

4 3 2 1 Demonstrates

advanced knowledge and application of

the essential academic standards.

Demonstrates proficient knowledge

and application of the essential

academic standards.

Demonstrates developing

knowledge and application of the

essential academic standards.

Demonstrates minimal knowledge and application of


The student is able to identify the origins of U.S. Law.

The student is able to identify some of the origins of U.S. Law.

The student is able to identify a few of the origins of U.S. Law.

Proficiency Levels Standard: Students will describe sources of law.






academic standards.






The student is able to describe sources of law.

The student is able to describe some sources of law.

The student is able to describe a few sources of law.

Proficiency Levels Standard: Students will describe the impact of law on society.






academic standards.






The student is able to describe the impact of law on society.

The student is able to describe some of the impact of law on society.

The student is able to describe a few of the impact of law on society.

Proficiency Levels Standard: Students will explain the concept of jurisdiction and how it applies to the court system.






academic standards.






The student is able to explain the concept of jurisdiction and how it applies to the court system.

The student is able to explain some of the concept of jurisdiction and how it applies to the court system.

The student is able to explain a few of the concept of jurisdiction and how it applies to the court system.

Proficiency Levels Standard: Students will compare and contrast criminal and civil trial procedures.






academic standards.






The student is able to compare and contrast criminal and civil trial procedures

The student is able to compare and contrast some of the criminal and civil trial procedures

The student is able to compare and contrast a few of the criminal and civil trial procedures

Proficiency Levels Standard: Students will summarize characteristics of tort law.






academic standards.






The student is able to summarize characteristics of tort law.

The student is able to summarize some characteristics of tort law.

The student is able to summarize a few characteristics of tort law.

Proficiency Levels Standard: Students will summarize characteristics of contract law.






academic standards.






The student is able to summarize characteristics of contract law.

The student is able to summarize some characteristics of contract law.

The student is able to summarize a few characteristics of contract law.

Proficiency Levels Standard: Students will identify and analyze the rights and responsibilities afforded by U.S. consumer laws.






academic standards.






The student is able to identify and analyze the rights and responsibilities afforded by U.S. consumer laws.

The student is able to identify and analyze some of the rights and responsibilities afforded by U.S. consumer laws.

The student is able to identify and analyze a few of the rights and responsibilities afforded by U.S. consumer laws.

Proficiency Levels Standard: Students will analyze consumer protection laws in the U.S.






academic standards.






The student is able to analyze consumer protection laws in the U.S.

The student is able to analyze some consumer protection laws in the U.S.

The student is able to analyze a few consumer protection laws in the U.S.

Proficiency Levels Standard: Students will summarize characteristics of computer law.






academic standards.






The student is able to summarize characteristics of computer law.

The student is able to summarize some characteristics of computer law.

The student is able to summarize a few characteristics of computer law.

Proficiency Levels Standard: Students will identify and analyze the rights and responsibilities afforded by the U.S. employment laws.






academic standards.






The student is able to identify and analyze the rights and responsibilities afforded by the U.S. employment laws.

The student is able to identify and analyze some of the rights and responsibilities afforded by the U.S. employment laws.

The student is able to identify and analyze a few of the rights and responsibilities afforded by the U.S. employment laws.

Proficiency Levels Standard: Students will analyze U.S. employment laws in historical context.






academic standards.






The student is able to understand and demonstrate all of the basic principles of ………….

The student is able to analyze U.S. employment laws in historical context.

The student is able to analyze some U.S. employment laws in historical context.

The student is able to analyze a few U.S. employment laws in historical context.

Proficiency Levels Standard: Students will summarize characteristics of family law.






academic standards.






The student is able to summarize characteristics of family law.

The student is able to summarize some characteristics of family law.

The student is able to summarize a few of the characteristics of family law.

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COURSE/GRADE LEVEL: Business Law: Knowing Your Rights UNIT TITLE: Foundations of Law

SUGGESTED UNIT TIMELINE: 6 weeks

ESSENTIAL QUESTION(S): Why is law necessary? What governing bodies create laws? How have laws evolved over time?

WHAT DO WE WANT STUDENTS TO KNOW, UNDERSTAND, AND BE ABLE TO DO? REFERENCE/ STANDARD

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STANDARDS:

MAJOR STANDARD

SUPPORTING STANDARD

BS.01.01.01 Students will identify the origins of U.S. Law. X

BS.01.01.02 Students will describe sources of law. X

BS.01.01.03 Students will describe the impact of law on society. X

BS.01.01.04 Students will explain the concept of jurisdiction and how it applies to the court system. X

BS.01.01.05 Students will compare and contrast criminal and civil trial procedures. X

UNIT DESCRIPTION: Establishing knowledge of the legal process and why laws are necessary for society.

UNIT VOCABULARY Morality, Ethics, Justice, Law, Constitution, Common Law, Precedent, Statutes, Legislature, Unconstitutional, Administrative Law, Jurisdiction, Original Jurisdiction, Appellate Court, Limited Jurisdiction, Mediation, Civil Trial, Judgment, Bail, Arraignment, Intermediate Court, Appellate Jurisdiction, General Jurisdiction, Alternative (Dispute) Resolution, Arbitration, Verdict, Arrest, Indictment, Crime, Prosecutor, Defendant, Plaintiff, Felony, Misdemeanor

HOW DO WE KNOW STUDENTS HAVE LEARNED? UNIT ASSESSMENT BLUEPRINT

Curriculum Strand/Domain

Curriculum Cluster

Learning Target (Standard)

Type of Target/DOK Level

Assessment Method

Number of Items Notes

Elements of Law Foundations of Law

Students will identify the origins of U.S. Law.

1 Selected Response


Students will describe sources of

1 Selected and Written Response

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law.


Students will cite evidence of the impact of law on society.

3 Written Response


Students will categorize the concept of jurisdiction and how it applies to the court system.

2 Written Response or Diagram


Students will compare and contrast criminal and civil trial procedures.

3 Written Response or Diagram

UNIT SCORING GUIDE A compilation of the proficiency levels and exemplars for the unit that defines mastery of the standards.

FACILITATING ACTIVITIES Strategies and methods for teaching and learning

HOW WILL WE RESPOND WHEN STUDENTS HAVE

NOT LEARNED?

HOW WILL WE RESPOND WHEN STUDENTS HAVE ALREADY LEARNED?

STANDARD #

TEACHER INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES

STUDENT LEARNING TASKS

INTERVENTIONS EXTENSIONS

Students will • Facilitate contextual • Participate in Differentiated Instruction Independent Study/Research

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identify the origins of U.S. Law.

reading • Presentation &

discussion throughout unit

• Present ethical dilemmas to students and have them make decisions.

• Discuss the origins of law and how it came about, often relating to ethical decisions.

summarizing notes, citing strong evidence of main ideas

• Participate in classroom discussions

• Explore ethical dilemmas

• Identify how laws and ethics are related

Scaffold review/reteach Modified time 1 on 1 time with teacher Peer tutoring

Peer tutoring

Students will describe sources of law.

• Present and discuss current sources of law

• Present/Model sample case analysis

• Participate in discussion and take notes

• Research Federal/State agencies to find out what laws they make and how they are enforced

• Research a Constitutional Amendment and present to the class

• Research a Landmark Supreme Court Case (that set a precedent) and write a paper

• Analyze a case

Differentiated Instruction Scaffold review/reteach Modified time 1 on 1 time with teacher Peer tutoring

Independent Study/Research Peer tutoring

Students will describe the impact of law on society.

• Lead discussion over how laws evolved

• Present information and lead discussion over American Law vs. other countries’ laws

• Relate historical law to today’s law

• Explain the rights and responsibilities/duties they have to



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• Present career opportunities

others • Compare and

contrast laws from other countries to the US Laws

• Research careers in law

Students will explain the concept of jurisdiction and how it applies to the court system.

• Introduce the Federal and State Court systems and their jurisdictions through notes and discussion


• Map out the structure of federal and state courts

• Utilize case examples to determine a court’s jurisdiction



Students will compare and contrast criminal and civil trial procedures.

• Present information and discuss the court system and trial procedures


• Compare and contrast civil and criminal cases

• Map out the steps in a civil trial

• Map out the steps in a criminal trial

• Explain the rights and responsibilities of the parties in a trial



ADDITIONAL UNIT RESOURCES Guest speakers—Judge, Lawyers, Law Clerks, SRO/Police Current Events over legal issues Movies: 12 Angry Men Pick 12 Game (

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COURSE/GRADE LEVEL: Business Law: Knowing Your Rights UNIT TITLE: Criminal and Tort Law


ESSENTIAL QUESTION(S): 1. What is the difference between a crime and a tort? 2. What principle is the basis for criminal law? 3. What principles is the basis for tort law?

WHAT DO WE WANT STUDENTS TO KNOW, UNDERSTAND, AND BE ABLE TO DO?

REFERENCE/ STANDARD

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STANDARDS:

MAJOR STANDARD

SUPPORTING STANDARD

BS.02.01.01 Students will summarize characteristics of criminal law. X

BS.02.01.02 Students will summarize characteristics of tort law. X

UNIT DESCRIPTION: Students will summarize characteristics of criminal and tort law.

UNIT VOCABULARY Felony, Misdemeanor, Murder, Assault, Kidnapping, Burglary, Robbery, Tort, Assault, Battery, Trespass, Nuisance, False Imprisonment, Defamation, Invasion of Privacy, Negligence, Breach of Duty, Proximate Cause, Strict Liability, Contributory Negligence, Comparative Negligence, Assumption of Risk



Curriculum Cluster



Assessment Method


Law Criminal and Tort Law

Students will summarize characteristics of criminal law.

2 Written Response

Law Criminal and Tort Law

Students will summarize characteristics of tort law.

2 Written Response

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NOT LEARNED?


STANDARD #




Students will summarize characteristics of criminal law.

• Facilitate contextual reading

• Presentation and guided discussion throughout the unit

• Present information and lead discussion over characteristics of criminal law

• Participate in summarizing notes, citing strong evidence of main ideas


• Differentiate between crimes against people, crimes against property, crimes against the government, crimes against business and society

• Describe the elements of a crime

• Prepare a defense for crimes

• Describe punishments associated with



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crimes (i.e. contrast penalties for felonies vs. misdemeanors)

• Research a famous criminal, providing information on what he or she was convicted of and the punishment handed down

Students will summarize characteristics of tort law.



• Present information and lead discussion over characteristics of tort law

• Discuss how actions can be tried as both a crime and a tort.

• Take notes & participate in discussion

• Explain the types of torts.

• Differentiate between negligent torts, intentional torts, and strict liability.

• Describe the remedies available in tort law.

• Recommend remedies for torts.

• Select a tort and write a fictional account of the wrongdoing.

• Assess remedies for torts based on Contributory Negligence, Comparative Negligence,



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Assumption of Risk • Prepare examples

of cases that meet both criminal and tort requirements and debate the topics

ADDITIONAL UNIT RESOURCES Guest speakers—Judge, Lawyers, Law Clerks, SRO/Police Current Events over legal issues Movies: A Civil Action, The OJ Verdict (PBS Documentary), Episodes of “Locked Up Abroad” (compare/contrast U.S. vs. legal practices in other countries)

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COURSE/GRADE LEVEL: Business Law: Knowing Your Rights UNIT TITLE: Contract Law

SUGGESTED UNIT TIMELINE: 1 week

ESSENTIAL QUESTION(S): 1. Why is it important to understand your rights and responsibilities when signing a legal contract? 2. What makes a contract legal? 3. What are the effects of breach of contract?


REFERENCE/ STANDARD

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STANDARDS:

MAJOR STANDARD

SUPPORTING STANDARD

BS.02.02.01 Students will summarize characteristics of contract law. X

UNIT DESCRIPTION: Students will summarize the characteristics of contract law.

UNIT VOCABULARY Acceptance, Bilateral Contract, Contract, Counteroffer, Express Contract, Implied (in fact) Contract, Offer, Valid Contract, Void Contract, Unilateral Contract, Bilateral Mistake, Concealment, Duress, Economic Duress, Fraud, Misrepresentation, Rescind, Undue Influence, Unilateral Mistake, Capacity, Consideration, Legality, Form of a Contract, Breach of Contract, Accord & Satisfaction, Performance (Substantial and Complete), Statute of Limitations, Tender, Assignment, Delegation, Novation, Anticipatory Repudiation, Specific Performance, Damages, Privity of Contract, Injunction



Curriculum Cluster



Assessment Method


Law Contract Law

Students will recall characteristics of contract law.

1 Selected Response

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NOT LEARNED?


STANDARD #




Students will summarize characteristics of contract law.



• Lead discussion over what a contract is and the importance of contracts

• Lead discussion over the elements necessary for a legal contract

• Lead discussion over termination/discharge of contract and breach of contracts and remedies



• Students will compare classes of contracts (bilateral vs. unilateral, express vs. implied, written vs. oral, valid vs. void vs. unenforceable)

• Create scenarios in which contracts would be necessary or beneficial and explain why

• Explain how offer and acceptance


• Independent Study/Research • Peer tutoring • Evaluate others’ scenarios to determine what type

of misrepresentation of fact occurred. • Design a presentation that shows which groups of

individuals lack the capacity to be bound by a contract. May be a team or individual assignment.

• Explain what you feel is the most valuable part of a contract and why.

• Apply contract law to housing contracts, automobile purchases, etc.

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can create contractual duties

• Evaluate scenarios to determine if a reasonable person would agree that genuine agreement occurred

• Create scenarios of fraudulent representations of fact

• Evaluate a person’s capacity to sign a contract

• Provide examples that meet the three characteristics of consideration (bargained for exchange, of value, legal)

• Explain how the court would deal with parties to an illegal agreement and if there are any exceptions if the parties are not equally at fault.

• Create a draft of a contract

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• Analyze contracts for validity

• Differentiate between the end of a contract due to completion and the end of a contract due to breach

• Analyze why/when each remedy option would be used.

• Research a lawsuit in which a contract has been breached and money damages have been awarded. Make a presentation to the class outlining the case and provide an opinion on whether the award was sufficient.

• Describe circumstances that might prevent two parties from completing a contract that they intended to complete.

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• Acting as a “reasonable person” use examples to determine whether satisfactory performance, substantial performance, or complete performance of contracts has occurred.

ADDITIONAL UNIT RESOURCES Guest speakers—Judge, Lawyers, Law Clerks, SRO/Police Current Events over legal issues Movies: select scenes from Jerry McGuire

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COURSE/GRADE LEVEL: Business Law: Knowing Your Rights UNIT TITLE: Consumer Law


ESSENTIAL QUESTION(S): 1. Why is it important to know the rights and responsibilities involved in consumer law? 2. What is the purpose of a warranty? 3. As a consumer, why is it important to recognize that deceptive practices exist? 4. What are the legal protections offered to consumers when purchasing and using a product?


REFERENCE/ STANDARD

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STANDARDS:

MAJOR STANDARD

SUPPORTING STANDARD

BS.02.03.01 Students will identify and analyze the rights and responsibilities afforded by U.S. consumer laws. X

BS.02.03.02 Students will analyze consumer protection laws in the U.S. X

UNIT DESCRIPTION: Students will identify and analyze the rights and responsibilities afforded by the U.S. consumer laws

UNIT VOCABULARY Sale, Goods, Uniform Commercial Code, Merchant, Title, Bill of Sale, Warranty, Express Warranty, Implied Warranty, Warranty of Merchantability, Product Liability, Consumer, Unfair and deceptive practices, Telemarketers, Strict Liability, Adulterated



Curriculum Cluster



Assessment Method


Law Consumer Law

Students will categorize the rights and responsibilities afforded by U.S. consumer laws.


Law Consumer Law Students will analyze consumer protection laws in the U.S.

4 Written Response

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NOT LEARNED?


STANDARD #




Students will identify the rights and responsibilities afforded by U.S. consumer laws.



• Present and discuss information regarding laws for the sale of consumer goods

• Present and discuss information regarding bankruptcy laws

• Present and discuss information regarding product warranty laws

• Present and discuss information regarding product liability laws



• Explain the basic rules governing contracts for the sale of goods and remedies available when sales contracts are breached

• Describe responsibilities of parties involved in consumer transactions (tenants/landlords, real estate, drivers, consumer credit)

• Identify rights of consumers

• Describe laws and


• Independent Study/Research • Peer tutoring • Make a brochure discussing the legal protections

offered to consumers through Federal and State Consumer Protection Laws; including Consumer Protections Safety Act, Food Drug and Cosmetic Act, and State and Local laws

• Write a sample complaint letter to the BBB discussing a company’s unfair and deceptive practices

• Have students take turns role playing a sales person selling an item on TV. Have students discuss the difference between effective and unethical sales techniques.

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agencies that provide consumer protection

• Determine when to apply the law of sales under the Uniform Commercial Code

• Identify legislation that regulates consumer law

• Describe the ways in which the law protects consumers from unfair and deceptive sales practices

• Identify legislation that regulates bankruptcy

• Differentiate between express and implied warranties

• Document the duties the buyer has in regard to notifying the seller of defects

• Explain remedies available under warranty laws

• Differentiate between product liability and strict liability

• Describe the purposes of

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consumer protection policies/Acts

• Students will analyze consumer protection laws in the U.S.



• Present and discuss information regarding laws for the sale of consumer goods

• Present and discuss information regarding bankruptcy laws

• Present and discuss information regarding product warranty laws

• Present and discuss information regarding product liability laws

• Prepare a case study evaluating a lawsuit covering a consumer contract (i.e. buying a car)

• Create a flyer or brochure providing information on consumer laws

• Gather personal warranties from home and assess the warranty level and the remedies available

• Prepare a case study evaluating a lawsuit covering product liability (i.e. hot coffee, strong magnet toys)

• Classify types of unfair and deceptive practices involved in advertising products to consumers

• Find examples of product advertisements from magazines and newspapers (or online) and assess if any are misleading and state why


• Independent Study/Research • Peer tutoring • Make a brochure discussing the legal protections

offered to consumers through Federal and State Consumer Protection Laws; including Consumer Protections Safety Act, Food Drug and Cosmetic Act, and State and Local laws

• Write a sample complaint letter to the BBB discussing a company’s unfair and deceptive practices

• Have students take turns role playing a sales person selling an item on TV. Have students discuss the difference between effective and unethical sales techniques.

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ADDITIONAL UNIT RESOURCES Guest speakers—Judge, Lawyers, Law Clerks, SRO/Police Current Events over legal issues www.classroomlaw.org www.consumer.ftc.gov www.fda.gov Movies: Runaway Jury (Gun company product liability), The Rainmaker (An idealistic young lawyer and his cynical partner take on a powerful law firm representing a corrupt insurance company.)

http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/

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COURSE/GRADE LEVEL: Business Law: Knowing Your Rights UNIT TITLE: Computer Law

SUGGESTED UNIT TIMELINE: 1 week

ESSENTIAL QUESTION(S): 1. How has technology changed laws?

WHAT DO WE WANT STUDENTS TO KNOW, UNDERSTAND, AND BE ABLE TO DO? REFERENCE/ STANDARD

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STANDARDS:

MAJOR STANDARD

SUPPORTING STANDARD

BS.02.04.01 Students will summarize characteristics of computer law.

X

UNIT DESCRIPTION: Students will understand the impact of technology on law and the reasoning behind the necessity for development of computer law.

UNIT VOCABULARY e-mail, e-commerce, internet, ISP (Internet Service Provider), hacker, network infrastructure, piracy, programming, website, USA Patriot Act, Children’s Internet Protection Act, Computer Fraud and Abuse Act, National Information Infrastructure Act of 1996, End User License Software Agreement, cybercrime,



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Law Computer Law

Students will summarize characteristics of computer law.

2 Written Response




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Students will summarize characteristics of computer law.



• Present and discuss information regarding types of computer crimes

• Present and discuss specific laws regarding computer crimes

• Describe types of crimes committed using computers

• Research and present a specific law regarding computers

• Identify ways to prevent identity theft



ADDITIONAL UNIT RESOURCES Guest speakers—Judge, Lawyers, Law Clerks, SRO/Police Current Events over legal issues Movies:

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COURSE/GRADE LEVEL: Business Law: Knowing Your Rights UNIT TITLE: Employment Law


ESSENTIAL QUESTION(S): 1. How do laws protect employers? 2. How do laws protect employees? 3. Why have laws been created to protect people in the workplace? 4. What has been the impact of unions in the workplace?


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BS.02.05.01 Students will identify and analyze the rights and responsibilities afforded by the U.S. employment laws. X

BS.02.05.02 Students will analyze U.S. employment laws in historical context. X

UNIT DESCRIPTION: Establish knowledge of U.S. legal characteristics and protections in the workplace.

UNIT VOCABULARY Employment-at-will, union, collective bargaining agreement, grievance procedure, severance pay, promissory estoppel, implied contract, disclaimer, public policy tort, implied covenant, closed shop, union shop, right-to-work laws, featherbedding, child labor laws, OSHA, equal pay rule, pension plan, social security, unemployment compensation, workers’ compensation, discrimination, disparate treatment, BFOQ, disparate impact, quid pro quo harassment, hostile work environment, disability



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Laws Employment Law

Students will categorize the rights and responsibilities afforded by the U.S. employment laws.


Laws Employment Law Students will analyze U.S. employment laws in

4 Written Response

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historical context.




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Students will categorize the rights and responsibilities afforded by the U.S. employment laws.



• Guide format and ground rules for debate

• Present information and guide discussion or further research

• Present sample case



• Identify characteristics of various employment relationships

• Compare and contrast implied contact and implied covenant

• Debate advantages of



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collective bargaining

• Distinguish laws relating to employee workplace conditions, compensation and benefits, and privacy

• Conduct research to identify employee rights when working in another country

• Compare and contrast disparate treatment and disparate impact

• Compare and contrast quid pro quo harassment and hostile work environment

• Analyze a case Students will analyze U.S. employment laws in historical context.



• Guide format and ground rules for debate

• Present information and guide discussion or further research

• Present sample case



• Research state child labor laws

• Relate historical advancement of



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employment law and impact on current workplace environment

• Identify the objective of the Civil Rights Act in the workplace

• Research U.S. discrimination protections in the workplace

• Analyze a case ADDITIONAL UNIT RESOURCES Guest speakers—Judge, Lawyers, Law Clerks, SRO/Police Current Events over legal issues Movies:

COURSE/GRADE LEVEL: Business Law: Knowing Your Rights UNIT TITLE: Family Law


ESSENTIAL QUESTION(S): 1. What are the legal consequences of marriage in the U.S.? 2. What are the legal consequences of divorce in the U.S.? 3. How do school laws apply to families?


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BS.02.06.01 Students will summarize characteristics of family law. X

UNIT DESCRIPTION: Explore U.S. legal aspects of marriage contracts and divorce and impacts on the family.

UNIT VOCABULARY Premarital agreement, consanguinity, affinity, bigamy, polygamy, common-law marriage, solemnize, proxy marriage, annulment, legal separation, divorce, no-fault divorce, adultery, desertion, domicile, residence, alimony, equitable distribution laws,

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sole custody, joint custody Note: School Law terms need to be added



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Law Family Law

Students will summarize characteristics of family law.





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Students will summarize characteristics of family law.



• Model format and ground rules for research and projects



• Identify indicators a marriage has taken place

• List the requirements of a



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premarital agreement

• Identify types of marriages prohibited in the U.S. and in Missouri

• Research the legal requirements of marriage in Missouri

• Create a map that identifies the minimum age to marriage for each U.S. state

• Discuss or debate marital law changes that are occurring, the reasons for change, and possible consequences

• Research, compare and contrast marriage laws around the world

• Plan a wedding that includes a premarital agreement

• Research and summarize the divorce of a famous couple including grounds

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for divorce and any settlements

• Research and present community resources that support families in legal crisis to the class

• Identify school laws that protect student rights

ADDITIONAL UNIT RESOURCES Guest Speakers: Family Law Attorney, Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) representation Movie Clips: Kramer vs. Kramer Internet: http://www.americanbar.org/groups/family_law/resources.html Current Events: Celebrity Divorces

http://www.americanbar.org/groups/family_law/resources.html

grade level/course: content area: business & personal law ... business and... · understanding...

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