Elementary School

Lessons

FREE LESSONS

Social Studies

• Chumash Way from Adventures in Law and History, Vol. I.  HSS Standards: 4.2(1)

• The Story of the American Revolution, Part I: The Lead-Up to War   

• Colonial Games: Adventure and Fun in Early America

• Coloring Book: American Revolution

Law

• Going to Law School  from People v. A. Wolf. National Civics Standards 8 and 18 and HSS Standards 3.4.

LESSONS FOR PURCHASE

History

• Adventures in Law and History Volume I and II

Social Studies

• MyTown: An Exciting Way to Teach Third-Grade Social Studies  HSS Standards: 3.1.1, 3.2.4, 3.3.1, 3.3.3

Law

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  People v. A. Wolf: Based on the award-winning children’s book The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs, this two-part simulation takes students through the process of selecting a jury and conducting a trial.
• Sha-La-Law:Justice, the Courts and You: This DVD and lessons are designed to give students a basic introduction to the way in which society handles conflicts through the use of the justice system.
  
  
• People v. Meadows: A mock trial and lesson on the right to privacy. Students engage in a criminal trial simulation and learn the fundamentals of due process, proof beyond a reasonable doubt, and the jury system.
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More Resources

Celebrate America provides free classroon lessons and activities for meaningful celebration of America’s civic holidays. Currently available is an interactive site on the Fourth of July, which includes interactive PowerPoint presentations, reader’s theatre, plays, movies, music, puzzles, coloring books, and arts and crafts. Topics include the American Revolution, American Heros, Declaration of Independence, and the Thirteen Colonies.

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