Grade Levels: 7-12
Subjects: Part I: The Law, Disputes, and Democracy
1. What is Law and Why Does it Matter?
2. Resolving Disputes, Addressing Wrongful Behavior, and Making Policy
3. Liberal Democracy: Limits on Majority Rule
Part II: The Street Law Program
Introduction and Overview: The Street Law program
Developing Outcomes for your Practical Law Course
Using Small Group Instruction
Teaching about Controversial Issues
Homicide—Life on the Street
Street Law in Cyberspace
Using Case Studies in the Classroom
Other Resources from Street Law
How Well Do You Know Your U.S. Supreme Court?
Teaching Advocacy Skills in Your Street Law Course
Reflection and Evaluation
More information on the course is available on the University of Vermont website.
Street Law's website
Street Law Textbook materials website
Credit: 3 Graduate Credits
Restrictions: None
Cost: Vermont Residents—$1,152; Out-of-state Residents—$2,820 ($940 per credit)
Contact Information:
Ellen Morris
University of Vermont
322 South Prospect Street
Burlington, VT 05401
Tel: 802-656-5797
E-mail: Ellen.Morris@uvm.edu
