Course Name: Course Description: Course Requirements: Business/Education Law (One- Half to One Credit) Constitutional and Education Law is an overview of the federal and state court systems. The course identifies the roles of judicial officers and the trial processes from pretrial to sentencing and examines the types and rules of evidence. Emphasis is placed on constitutional laws for criminal procedures such as search and seizure, stop and frisk, and interrogation. s analyze the social responsibility of business and industry regarding the significant issues relating to the legal environment, business ethics, torts, contracts, negotiable financial instruments, personal property, sales, warranties, business organizations, concept of agency and employment, and real property. s apply technical skills to address business applications of contemporary legal issues. s incorporate a broad base of knowledge that includes the legal, managerial, marketing, financial, ethical, and international dimensions of business to make appropriate business decisions. This course is recommended for students in Grades 11-12. Recommended Equipment: Computer lab required for access to online resources and research. Criminal Justice System Fall Semester Three Week Overarching Concept: #1 Analysis of the structure of the legal system (1) The student examines the structure of the legal system in the United States. in the United States (A) trace the history, structure, and function of state and federal court systems and criminal procedure; (G) describe the impact of the grand jury process on court proceedings; (I) explore the impact of public opinion and the legislature on the court system in the United States. IMS Unit II- A Champion Ch. 2 JL Annenberg TX Courts TX Code of Crime Pro School Law Chpts.1-2 Venn Diagram
Federal Court vs. State Court Systems (1) The student examines the structure of the legal system in the United States. (B) outline the state court system and the federal court system; (C) explain how jurisdiction impacts criminal charges and trial proceedings; (E) distinguish between constitutional law, case law, statutory law, and administrative law IMS Unit II- B Champion Ch. 2 JL Annenberg TX Courts flowcharting US Supreme Court and The US Constitution Fall Semester Three Week Overarching Concept: #2 Analysis of the United States Constitution (1) The student (E) distinguish examines the between structure of the constitutional law, legal system case law, statutory law, and in the United administrative law; States. (H) examine relationship of the United States Constitution and the Bill of Rights upon the court system; (I) explore the impact of public opinion and the legislature on the court system in the United States. IMS Unit III- Bodenhamer JL Annenberg School Law Chpts. 1-3 Essay I Research Project I To Kill a Mockingbird Scotsboro: An American Tragedy
The Law and the Legal System Fall Semester Three Week Overarching Concept: (1) The student identifies the different types of law, courts, and regulations in the judicial system. #3 The Tiered Court System (A) identify the concepts of civil and criminal law; (B) explain the different categories and types of courts and traditional court procedures; (C) differentiate between business torts and crimes; and (D) comprehend the rationale for government regulations of business activities. LB - Chapter 3 UBPL Chapter 3 School Law Chpts. 13 Presentation Management Project: Differentiating Torts and Crimes Government Agencies Runaway Jury Contract Law Fall Semester Three Week Overarching Concept: (2) The student identifies the principles of contracts in business. #4 From Common Law to Contract Law A) explain the nature and classes of contracts; (B) cite methods of offer and acceptance; (C) explain the different capacities to contract; (D) examine the concepts of consideration; LB - Chapter 11 UBPL Chapters - 4-6 School Law Chpts.9-10 Case Studies from the News
(E) describe defective agreements; (F) describe illegal agreements; and G) research contemporary cases dealing with contract law using appropriate online technology. Consumerism Fall Semester Three Week Overarching Concept: (4) The student identifies the concept of sales in the context of business law. #5 The Sale of Goods and Services (A) identify the nature of goods and services; (B) explain the formalities of sale; (C) characterize the transfer of title and risks in sales contracts; (D) identify and explain the types and categories of warranties, product liability, and consumer protection; and (E) research cases dealing with contract sales using appropriate online technology Better Business Bureau LB - Chapter 12 Case Studies from the News Transferring a Car Title
Negotiable Instruments Fall Semester Three Week Overarching Concept: (5) The student researches negotiable instruments. instruments; Discriminates negotiable instruments. #6 Payment Systems of Law (A) explain the nature of negotiable instruments; (B) identify the essentials of negotiability; (C) explain promissory notes and drafts; (D) explain negotiation and discharge; (E) assess the liabilities of the parties and holders in due course; (F) identify the defenses in dealing with negotiable instruments; and (G) research cases dealing with negotiable instruments using appropriate online technology. LB - Chapter - 10 UBPL - Chapter - 10 Research cases in which negotiable instruments are in contention Historical Timeline of Negotiable Instruments (1881 to present) Essay 2
Fall Semester Three Week Overarching Concept: #6 Payment Systems of Law
Agency and Employment Spring Semester Three Week Overarching Concept: (6) The student analyzes the concepts of agency and employment. #7 Agency Law (A) establish the nature and creation of an agency; (B) explain the operation and termination of an agency; (C) recognize the nature of employer and employee relations; (D) explain employee rights; (E) identify the tenets of labor legislation; and (F) research cases dealing with employment law using appropriate online technology. LB - Chapters - 20 & 21 UBPL - Chapters - 13 15 School Law Chpts. 9-10 Occupational Health and Safety Administration Do Non- Compete Clauses (NCC) hold up in court? Resume Writing Filling out an employment application
Forms of Business Ownership Spring Semester Three Week Overarching Concept: (7) The student identifies the different types of business organization #8 Proprietorship, Partnership, Corporation (A) explain a sole proprietorship; (B) explain the creation and operation of a partnership; (C) discuss the nature and creation of a corporation; (D) depict the ownership of a corporation; and (E) describe the management and dissolution of a corporation. LB Chapter 25 UBPL Chapters 16-19 IRS Essay 3
Risk Management Spring Semester Three Week Overarching Concept: (8) The student investigate risk bearing devices. #9 Risk Management (A) identify the principles of insurance; (B) review the types of insurance; (C) recognize security devices such as fidelity bonds and securities; (D) discuss the appropriateness and categories of bankruptcy; and (E) research contemporary cases dealing with risk bearing devices using appropriate online technology. UBPL Chapter - 21 IRS Stock Market Documentary on stock, bonds, real estate
Property Spring Semester Three Week Overarching Concept: (3) The student explains personal property. (9) The student describes the legal contexts of real property. #10 Real Property, Intellectual Property (A) contrast real property with personal property; (B) analyze the nature of personal property; (C) recognize the different types of bailments and obligations and rights under each type; and (D) research cases dealing with personal property using appropriate online technology. (A)explain the nature of real property; (B)establish the proper methods for the transfer of real property; (C) describe the LB Chapters - 15-17 UBPL Chapter - 8 Renting an apartment Leasing a townhome Buying a home Investing in real estate Intellectual Property
different types of real estate mortgages; (D) review contemporary landlord tenant law; (E) explain wills, inheritances and trusts, and (F) research cases involving real estate law using appropriate online technology (10) The student knows how to use self- development techniques and interpersonal skills to accomplish legal tasks and solve cases. (A) identify and practice effective interpersonal and team- building skills involving situations with co- workers, supervisors, and clients; and (B) participate in leadership and career development activities
Litigation Spring Semester Three Week Overarching Concept: (2) The student explores the roles and responsibilities of members of courtroom work (3) The student recognizes communication skills needed for courtroom policies and procedures. The student is expected to: groups. #11 Mock Trial- Contract (C) identify the trial process from pretrial to sentencing; (D) discuss the dynamics of assembly line justice and discretion found in court proceedings. (E) research contemporary cases dealing with risk bearing devices using appropriate online technology. (G) conduct a mock trial demonstrating understanding of the civil trial procedure. BlackBoard : Cornell LLI School Law Chpts. 1-6 Research: Law Libraries, news outlets, industry documents Establish precedents Appelate Process
Adjudication Spring Semester Three Week Overarching Concept: 4) The student examines the steps by which a criminal charge is processed through pretrial, trial, adjudication, and the appellate stages. (5) The student explains the structure and provisions of the United States Constitution and the Bill of Rights and how they impact the criminal trial process. #12 Mock Trial- Criminal (F) describe the due process rights of a criminal suspect in the trial and sentencing process; (G) explain the impact of the Fifth and Sixth Amendments on the criminal trial process. (G) conduct a mock trial demonstrating understanding of the criminal trial procedure. (E) research contemporary cases dealing with risk bearing devices using appropriate online technology. Blackboard : Cornell LLI School Law Chpts. 1-6 Research: Law Libraries, news outlets, industry documents
Online : Better Business Bureau http://www.bbb.org/ Internal Revenue Service http://www.irs.gov Occupational Safety and Health Administration http://www.osha.gov www.justicelearning.org Annenberg The Annenberg Classroom www.annenbergclassroom.org TX Courts Texas Courts Online www.courts.state.tx.us Tx Penal Code Texas Penal Code www.statutes.legis.state.tx.us/ TX Code of Crim Pro Texas Code of Criminal Procedure www.statutes.legis.state.tx.us/ : 0538436239 Glencoe McGraw- Hill. Understanding Business and Personal Law (UBPL) 0078266106 South- Western, Cengage Learning. Law for Business and Personal Use (LB) 0205508162 School Law and the Public Schools: A Practical Guide for Educational Leaders / Edition 4