Canadian Law for Younger Teens: Part 1
Canadian Law for YOUNGER Teens: Part 1 introduces students to a variety of unique topics and issues in Canadian law via class discussions, lectures and legal cases. This version of the course is for 12-14 year olds.
Kasey Kirkup
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(8)
What's included
4 live meetings
4 in-class hoursClass Experience
NOTE: This is the same course as Canadian Law for Teens: Part 1, but has been designed to accommodate students age 12-14 who are interested in taking the course. This separate listing was created in order to follow Outschool's age guidelines. This introductory course will explore how a law is made, an overview of criminal law, courts and trials while finishing with an introduction to the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. This course explores a variety of topics and issues within Canadian law in order to expose students to the breadth of the Canadian legal system. Using real, Canadian cases as a point of discussion and engagement, this course will function as lecture-based with an ongoing opportunity throughout each class for students to engage with myself and each other. Class 1: The Making of Laws What is a law? Why do we need them? How does a bill become law? The class will explore and discuss the reason behind Canada's laws while learning how Canada goes from political idea, to proposed bill, to formal law. Class 2: Criminal Law What is a crime? How is someone charged with a criminal offence? This class will explore the always engaging topic of criminal law by exploring concepts such as mens rea (guilty mind) and actus reus (guilty act). Class 3: Courts and Trials What levels of court exist in Canada? Who is present in the courtroom? Does Canada have its own version of "Judge Judy"? Do all cases even make it into court? This class explores what happens during a trial and other tribulations of the court process. Class 4: Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms How does Canadian law ultimately protect our rights? Which rights are protected? Are there any exceptions to these rights? This final Part 1 class will provide a brief overview of Canadian constitutional law by exploring the often treasured Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Once students take this Part 1 Course, they may be interested in enrolling in a Part 2 course and beyond to engage with the following topics: Torts/Contracts, Prisons, Sentencing, Rehabilitation and more.
Learning Goals
Students will improve their understanding of Canadian law to be more informed both as citizens as well as for those interested in potential future careers as lawyers, probation officers, police officers or criminologists.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Criminal law will involve an overview/discussion of the various degrees of murder (first, second and manslaughter). It will remain age appropriate.
Supply List
Links to cases, specific laws and the Charter of Rights and Freedoms will be provided prior to each class.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined May, 2020
4.9
8reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Hello! My name is Kasey Lane Kirkup and I am a passionate high school educator from Ottawa, Canada. I have a Bachelor of Journalism with Combined Honours in Law and Legal Studies from Carleton University. I have just finished my first-year of a two-year Teacher Education program (Bachelor of Education) at the University of Ottawa to become an Ontario Certified Teacher (OCT). My teachables are English and History for Grade 7-12 students, but I carry experience in a wide range of language and social studies subjects including English as Second Language, Law, Politics and Civics.
I have spent time leading lessons in person at local high schools and online on a variety of platforms including Outschool, Zoom and VIPKid (ESL to students in China). In my final year of university I worked as a Teaching Assistant (T.A.) at Carleton University for second year Constitutional Law and first year Introduction to Legal Studies. I have tutored English to a variety of different age groups and have led writing clubs for parent groups.
I love to create a warm and caring environment in my online classroom and am dedicated to getting to know your learner and helping them succeed! I look forward to seeing you in my classroom!Reviews
Live Group Class
$40
for 4 classes1x per week, 4 weeks
60 min
Completed by 12 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 12-14
3-12 learners per class
