Law School for Teens - Crimes Committed Against People
In this four week course, your learner will be exposed to crimes against people, exactly as studied in law school but at a high school level. Your learner will learn about crimes like first and second degree murder as well as many others.
Mike Traywick - Think, Reason, and Argue Better
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4 pre-recorded lessons
average 35 mins per video4 weeks
of teacher support2 hrs 19 mins
total video learning hours1 year access
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1 hour per week. Learners will begin their journey to think like a lawyer as they analyze fact patterns (story problems) and learn to think through the answers. Every video has an outline that comes along with it to guide students through the learning.Certificate of Completion
includedClass Experience
US Grade 8 - 11
Beginner Level
What is the difference between first and second degree murder? What is felony murder? What role does the "heat of passion" play in voluntary manslaughter? We will explore all of this and more in an interactive and exciting way. We will be studying the common law version of these crimes as they may be different in every state or country (which we will also explore). I will provide a discussion outline that has mini-case studies on it that will help students work through these concepts. I will accompany the discussion outline with a powerpoint presentation. There will be brief points where I teach on concepts, but students will be expected to pause the video, try out the fact patterns (story problems), then listen to my explanations.
Learning Goals
Learners will understand the difference between the different types of murder and manslaughter.Learners will be exposed to the variety of crimes committed against other people, such as assault and battery, kidnapping, and stalking.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum4 Lessons
over 4 WeeksLesson 1:
Homicide - 1st Degree Murder
- What is the legal definition of life? What is the legal definition of death?
- First Degree Murder 35 mins of video lessons
Lesson 2:
2nd Degree Murder and Felony Murder
- 2nd Degree Murder
- Felony Murder 36 mins of video lessons
Lesson 3:
Voluntary and Involuntary Manslaughter
- Voluntary Manslaughter
- Involuntary Manslaughter 29 mins of video lessons
Lesson 4:
Assault and Battery, Kidnapping, and Criminal Stalking
- Assault and Battery
- Kidnapping
- Criminal Stalking 40 mins of video lessons
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Parental Guidance
If you allow your student to watch crime shows on television (CSI, Law and Order, Matlock, Murder She Wrote, etc.), then you will be comfortable with the situations presented in this class. This is criminal law, though, so please contact me if you have specific questions.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
US Constitution, Understanding Criminal Law (a legal textbook), Criminal law casebooks, state criminal laws, Supreme Court Opinions, State Court Opinions, and Appellate Court Opinions. Each of these sources are designed to give all sides of the situation so that we can explore the truth of the matter.
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Michigan Teaching Certificate in Social Studies/History
4 Degrees
Doctoral Degree from Western Michigan Thomas Cooley Law School
Master's Degree in Education from Aquinas College
Bachelor's Degree in History from Alma College
Associate's Degree in Foreign Language from Defense Language Institute
I am a lawyer and a teacher, and I have been teaching this topic to teens for over 15 years.Reviews
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$15
weekly or $60 for all content4 pre-recorded lessons
4 weeks of teacher support
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Ages: 12-17
