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Law and Order: Does the punishment fit the crime?Social Studies · Elementary Social Studies · Grades 3–5Lesson plan

At the end of this activity, the student will be able to: -Summarize the establishment of state and national governments. -Explain the structure and function of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of the federal government. Materials Download Laminated cards Download Laminated cards Download Laminated cards Download Laminated cards Procedure In the haversack labeled “Law and Order” there are laminated copies of scenarios. The teacher will give some background about the legal system in this area. Next three students will be asked to read scenarios. The end result will be that stud Duration: 60 Minutes.

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