Criminal Case Files: Introduction to Criminal Law

Class
Sean Foster Collins, BA, BEd.
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(342)
In this one time social studies class, students will first learn what makes an act become a "crime", and then play the part of a lawyer in our online classroom / court!

Class experience

US Grade 8 - 11
Students will understand the key elements of criminal law and have an understanding of concepts that are consistently presented in culture and entertainment, but rarely understood accurately.  Students will be able to apply these introductory concepts of criminal law and present informed reasoning to argue guilt or innocence in a criminal trial.
I have coached debate teams and taught Junior and Senior Law classes in High School for over 10 years as a certified teacher of Social Studies. During that time, I have gained a confident understanding of the fundamental concepts of law as well as the best ways to simplify and clarify those concepts in a way that students can easily grasp.  I know that issues of criminal law play a significant role in the culture and entertainment that young people passively consume; my aim is to to empower them with real understanding to be able to distinguish fact from fiction. 
Homework Offered
Assessments Offered
The learners are assessed through informal feedback and questioning during the class. They are also assessed by their ability to apply the concepts learned in a final case analysis.
Grades Offered
Students should have a pencil and paper to make notes of key terms in the class.
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Some case examples in the discussion may deal with violent or socially unacceptable situations which are in keeping with the nature of the class subject on crime. The teacher will always aim to be sensitive and avoid any too realistic or overly detailed descriptions of these crimes.   
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(342)
Profile
Teacher Sean Foster Collins has been teaching English and Humanities since 2002.  He teaches ESL, English, Writer’s Craft, as well as junior and senior Law classes.  His experience includes middle school and high school teaching in Toronto,... 
Group Class

$15

per class
Meets once
55 min

Completed by 227 learners
Live video meetings
Ages 13-18
3-10 learners per class

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