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 * Foundations of Law **

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Why do we need laws? How does a law in practice compare to a law on paper? What does equal justice mean? This semester course helps students develop in-depth knowledge of how and why laws are formed as well as the relationships between laws, law enforcement and social justice. The course will use inquiry and project based approaches to foster critical thinking and literacy skills. Unit topics include criminal law, civil law, equality under the law, international law, human rights, crime scene investigation and careers in law and justice. Integrated into the curriculum are performance based assessments, including mock trials, international conferences, policy debates, and a crime scene investigation. Students will be exposed to a variety of career opportunities within the law and justice field, learning and applying the skills needed for each job.
 * Grades 9 & 10**
 * Foundations of Law: Level: College Prep/Honors**
 * 02913, 02912 Credit: .5 (Semester course)**

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