Curriculum Map. Discipline: Career and Technical Education Course: Business, Criminal, and Family Law Teacher: Patrick Atchley

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1 Curriculum Map Discipline: Career and Technical Education Course: Business, Criminal, and Family Law Teacher: Patrick Atchley August/September: 1.A.5a Identify and analyze new terminology applying knowledge of work origins and derivations in a variety of practical settings. 3.A.5 Produce grammatically correct documents using standard manuscripts for a variety of purposes and audiences. What are ethics? What are our sources of today's laws? How are our court systems designed and how do they function? What are the components, differences and similarities between criminal law and civil law? What are the legal requirements of contract offers and acceptances? Ethical decisions. The Golden Rule? Federal and state constitutions English common law Statutory law Court decisions Administrative law District courts Courts of appeals Special U.S. courts Supreme courts Trial courts Alternative Dispute Resolution Pleadings Pretrial hearing Steps in a jury trial Criminal trial procedures Deposition of juvenile cases Felony Misdemeanor Elements of a crime Defenses to crimes Crimes against people Crimes against property Motor vehicle violations Crimes involving controlled substances Computer crimes Intentional torts Unintentional torts Strict liability

What are ethics? What are our sources of today's laws? How are our court systems designed and how do they function?

2 The six elements of a contract Characteristics of a contract The 3 requirements of an offer Requirements of an acceptance The five was to terminate an offer Identify how ethical decisions are made. Recognize the relationship between ethics and the law. Name 4 ethical character traits. Recognize the five main sources of U.S. law. Compare and contrast the Federal Court System with the State Court System. Compare and contrast civil trial procedures with the criminal trial procedures. Identify the various major crimes against people. Recognize the 4 defenses to crimes. Identify the 7 crimes against property. Describe the 2 crimes involving controlled substances. Name and describe what computer crimes are. Compare and contrast criminal law with tort law. Discuss the legal aspects of strict liability. Name and discuss the 6 elements of a contract. Identify and describe the characteristics of a contract. Identify the requirements of an offer. Identify the requirements of an acceptance. Name the 5 ways an offer is terminated. Oral responses in class October: 1.A.5a Identify and analyze new terminology applying knowledge of work origins and derivations in a variety of practical settings. 3C Communicate skills in writing to accomplish a variety of purposes What are contracts? How do we make a valid contract? What constitutes an invalid contract? Who may/may not contract? Why do we contract? What form must certain contracts take? What are rights and duties and how are they applied in contract law? Fraud and misrepresentation Mistake, duress, and undue influence Contractual capacity Agreements with/without consideration

Compare and contrast civil trial procedures with the criminal trial procedures. Identify the various major crimes against people. Recognize the 4 defenses to crimes.

3 The Statute of Frauds Special rules and formalities as they relate to contracts The transfer of contractual rights and duties Remedies of the injured party Identify defective agreements. Recognize which contracts may be fraudulent or innocent misrepresentation. Identify various mistakes within a contract. Define and compare/contrast duress with undue influence. Determine what a minor's contractual rights and obligations are. Name and define the various types of consideration included within a contract. Identify enforceable contracts which don't possess valid consideration. Name and give examples of the 6 different types of contracts which the Statute of- Frauds requires to be in writing to be enforceable at law. Identify the special rules for written contracts. Compare and contrast a right with a duty. State what contract breaches are and the remedies for such a breach. Name three different types of damages. Research paper Oral responses to questions in class Students will be involved in the CRISS Strategy of Seed Discussions November: What all is involved with employment and employment law? What laws affect those who wish to marry? What are the legal consequences of divorce? Employment relationships Legislation affecting employment Marriage formalities and restrictions Marriage laws Ending a marriage Identify differences and similarities between unionized and non-unionized employees. Define and explain the difference between employment-at-will and promissory estoppel. Explain and compare the Wagner Act, Taft-Hartley Act, and the Landrum-Griffin Act. Compare the laws affecting workers ages with workers ages Name the rights given by law when you marry. Explain the advantages and disadvantages of prenuptial agreements.

Determine what a minor's contractual rights and obligations are. Name and define the various types of consideration included within a contract.

4 Define and compare the legal restrictions of persona wanting to marry who are related by affinity and consanguinity. Identify the various requirements of Illinois marriage laws. Name the three ways a marriage may come to an end. Identify and define the traditional grounds for divorce. Compare and contrast residence with domicile. Define and compare alimony with child support. Pop quizzes Questions and answers Students will be involved in a group activity to perform skits to demonstrate legal issues December: What is involved with buying a home? How is a mock trial conducted? What elements should be considered when determining which parent in a divorce should have custody? Evaluating Housing Alternatives Costs associated with purchasing a house. The home buying process Home ownership Duties of all of the participants in a trial How evidence is introduced in court Verdicts and judgments Child support Identify the advantages and disadvantages of the various housing alternatives. Calculate closing costs based on various down payment amounts. Name and explain the steps in buying a home. Name and compare the various 8 different mortgages discussed in the book. Name, compare and contrast the 3 different tenancies discussed in the book. Name and describe the various limitations associated with property use. Explain the proper way evidence is introduced by attorneys in court. Demonstrate the ability to determine guilt or innocence of a defendant. Determine the appropriate amount of child support paid by a non-custodial parent. Oral responses in class Deliberate as a jury to determine guilt or innocence of the defendant based upon the evidence

Pop quizzes Questions and answers Students will be involved in a group activity to perform skits to demonstrate legal issues December: What is involved with buying a home?

5 January: Why is it necessary to set up a retirement plan other than Social Security and how do we develop one? Why is it important to execute a will? IRAs and pension plans Testator-Testatrix Executor-Executrix Administrator-Administratrix Dying Intestate Identify and compare the various types of IRAs and Pension plans. Name and identify the various people who may be involved with a decedent's estate and what their function is. Chapter Test Group Quizzes Case Studies Oral responses while lecturing

IRAs and pension plans Testator-Testatrix Executor-Executrix Administrator-Administratrix Dying Intestate Identify and

Business Law and Ethics, 7-11-14, Page 1 of 5

Business Law and Ethics, 7-11-14, Page 1 of 5 Indiana Department of Education Academic Course Framework BUSINESS LAW AND ETHICS Business Law and Ethics provides an overview of the legal system in the business setting. Topics covered include: basics