Sample Lesson Plans
The Louisiana Center for Law and Civic Education, the public education partner of the Louisiana State Bar Association, offers lesson plans for your use. To view more Lesson Plan Topics please click here.
No Vehicles in the Park
This is an excellent presentation for lawyers and judges to conduct for students in grades 6-12 when invited to speak in classrooms. Activity has students role play being an attorney, a judge and a prosecuting attorney as they grapple over the intent of the law versus the letter of the law as passed by a fictitious city council in Anytown, USA. Lasts about 45 minutes to one hour.
Candy Bar Contract
This is an excellent approach to teach students in Grades 3 through 6 about the concept of contracts by using an all time favorite prop, candy bars. It is recommended that you bring with you candy bars to distribute to the entire class at the end of the presentation. Length of time: 15-45 minutes.
Steps to Mediation
Oftentimes, legal professionals are called to talk about the concept of mediation. The steps offered in this section are tried and true for school age students. They offer an excellent approach to resolving conflicts in the schools. To practice their conflict resolution steps, we offer the lesson plan: Bob and Li.
Bob and Li
A classic argument between friends who share a locker and the responsibilities associated with this partnership. Can you help them resolve their conflict and remain friends?
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