Gertz, Betty, and Michael Durr.
Understanding the Law
. Evanston: McDougal Littell & Company, 1983.
Standard school text that needs supplemental information. The terminology and reading are dull and above student level.
Lengel, James G. and Gerald Danzer.
Law in American History
. Glenview: Scott, Foresman and Company, 1983.
Basically an excellent tie-in for an American history course. It contains an excellent section detailing a mock trial on student level
McMahon, Edward T., et al.
Street Law: A Course in Practical Law.
St. Paul: West Publishing Company, 1986.
Excellent and entertaining text for high school students. Contains information and activities in aspects of law needed for this unit. Highly recommended.
Patrick, John J. and Richard C. Remy,
Lessons on the Constitution
. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1989.
Offers great dissection of the Constitution and its Amendments.
Ratcliffe, Robert H., et al.
Vital Issues of the Constitution
. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1989.
Primarily deals with key cases in Constitutional law, some mentioned in the unit. It also discusses a mock trial in language appropriate for students. It also contains a sample script, if desired.
