Lesson Plans

A Government Born	Grade Level: 10-12 Objective: Students will analyze the origins and development of the United States political system from the late 18th century to the present.
Are You A Survivor	Grade Level: 10 Objective: Students will understand the importance of the Constitution and the Bill of Rights through the experience of creating their own country. Students will understand the importance of the Constitution and Bill of Rights by analyzing the Endo v. United States Landmark case
Capital Punishment	Grade Level: 8-9 Objective: Students will be able to define terms capital punishment, aggravating circumstances, and mitigating circumstances; Weigh arguments for and against the use of the death penalty; Interpret political cartoons.
Jury Interview	Grade Level: 9-12 Objective: Students will be able to understand the reasoning behind the right to trial by jury as well as jury procedure.
Students' Rights In School	Grade Level: 9 Objective: Students will be able to articulate the significance of landmark Supreme Court cases and apply them to novel situations in at the school level.
The Bill of Rights-Cutting It Down to Size	Grade Level: 8 Objective: Students will analyze the significance of the Bill of Rights and its importance in our democracy.
Understanding the Maryland Courts	Grade: 10-11 Objective: Students will be able to list and explain the jurisdictions of the various courts that compose the Maryland Judiciary.
Introducing Exhibits at Trial	Grade: 10 Objective: Students will understand the process of the introduction of exhibits during both civil and criminal cases.