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Abstract
This lesson will demonstrate the consequences of breaking laws.
Lesson fundamental understandings:
Essential
Questions: The consequence of obeying the law is
freedom from possible harm.
How do laws secure freedom?
What are consequences of breaking laws?
What are consequences
of obeying laws?
Standards
National Standards What are important
rights in the United States? What are important responsibilities
of Americans? Where do people in government get the authority to
make, apply, and enforce rules and laws and manage disputes about
them? What are the purposes of rules and laws?
State Standards (Civics1.3.1) Identify
examples rules, laws, and authorities that keep people safe and
property secure. (Civics 5.3.4) Identify an individual’s rights
within the classroom.
Lesson
Prerequisite Skills
Knowledge of pedestrian laws.
Teacher
Information/Situations/Setting/Time Time—50
minutes
Materials/Resources—copy of jaywalking poster
Print jaywalking poster
Assessment
Role-play consequence of obeying and disobeying a classroom
rule.
Student Activity/Tasks Display
jaywalking poster and discuss what is happening. Walk class to front
parking lot. Have two students demonstrate proper way to cross
parking lot. Have one student demonstrate improper way to cross
parking lot. Return to class and do role-play assessment.
Enrichment/Alternate Activity:
Invite school police to discuss pedestrian
safety.
Cross-Curricular:
(LA 9.1) Use specific vocabulary and apply Standard
English to communicate ideas. Students will creaate a poster
illustrating a lunchroom "law".
Technology
Requirements/Tools/Materials
Download from Library of Congress poster jaywalking poster
Acknowledgements:
Library of Congress web site
Jay walking poster
Additional Resources
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URL:
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Career Connection to Teaching with Technology
USDOE Technology Innovation Challenge Grant
Marshall Ransom, Project Manager
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