Lesson 1
Possible Outcomes
It is very likely that the material presented in lesson one is too difficult and that the activity described above may not be realizably unless the teacher backtracks to present definitions and explanations.
Follow-up activities would include a general class discussion on the source of law. Where do laws come from? God? Once this particular discussion has begun it can often become very emotional, touching students’ most fervent religious feelings. This often brings about a very active class discussion. It is hoped that this interest can motivate students to participate more in the lessons.
The teacher may have to follow up with a series of classes, each one concentrating on a single theme, the Constitution, Laws of Congress, Regulations. An activity designed to encourage student participation and active comprehension of the concepts involved is described below in lesson two.
Lesson 2
Sources of Law
Suggested Classroom Strategy
The students will write a homework policy for the class. The teacher will present to the students the “Supreme Law of the Class, the Class Constitution,” which might state “In order to create a more literate citizen, everyone must attend school,” or something to that effect. The constitution then authorizes the Class Congress to make laws to create more literate citizens.
Performance Objective: given the task of preparing a homework policy for the class, the students will participate in role-playing activities, and will write one class rule concerning homework.
Activity 1—the teacher will write on the blackboard the following:
The Constitution
orders everyone to attend school
empowers Congress to make laws
Congress
makes law that all students shall do homework
gives to Education Agency the power to make
rules and regulations