Law30

1) [|It's All In the Family] I would use this free resource as a teacher to help plan a unit on Family Law. Canada has a high divorce rate meaning that each student will be affected by divorce in some way--whether it be through their own parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, siblings, neighbour, or a family friend. It is important for students to recognize that family structures have changed which is not always depicted through the media. This resource will aid students in challenging the ideals that the media portrays on family structure and divorce. This is an excellent teacher resource as it has handouts and lesson plans for 7 topics including "What is a family?," "To Be or Not To Be?," "Who is a Parent?," "Kids in the Middle," "When Parents Separate," "Looking After Kids: Custody & Access," and "Money Matters."

2) [|The Straight Dope: What You Need to Know About Drugs, Alcohol, & The Law] This resource would be useful in a Law30 class when planning a unit on Criminal Law. The book focuses on the legal issues surrounding drugs and alcohol--both of which are being used in high schools today. It is important for kids to understand the consequences of taking drugs and drinking, and many students may already be aware of these consequences. The book includes case studies that state the rights of students and educators and cases about drinking and driving. This resource can be used for both teachers and students. It is important for students to learn about the criminal law surrounding the usage of drugs and alcohol especially if they are experimenting with the two. The resource will not only help students and teachers in the Law classroom but outside the room as well. This is a teacher resource and also a student resource.