Social Studies
Civics and U.S. Law for Kids - A Legal Primer
Learn about the law and the United States court system.
Nelson Vargas, J.D. Professor
344 total reviews for this teacher
16 reviews for this class
Completed by 44 learners
9-13
year old learners
4th-7th
US Grade Level
3-6
learners per class
$100
Charged upfront
$25 per class
Meets 1x per week
Over 4 weeks
55 minutes per class
Available times
Pacific
Description
Class Experience
This class provides an introduction to the United States legal system. We'll learn how laws are made, the differences between civil and criminal law, and how courts work. We'll also explore the Constitution and Amendments. Students will receive basic instruction in US law, their legal rights, and the history of our legal system. Class discussion will focus on legal concepts such as fairness vs justice. Course topics will include: Week 1: Rights and responsibilities Fairness vs...
55 minutes per week in class, and maybe some time outside of class.
Teacher
Nelson Vargas, J.D. ProfessorLaw, social studies, history, and civics teacher
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Lives in the
United States344 total reviews
508 completed classes
About Me
I am a judge, former federal prosecutor, policy counsel, and college and law school professor. My bachelor's degree is from the State University of New York at Albany in Political Science and History, with a minor in Economics. I also earned a...
