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Date


A/B Day

Lesson #

 

Homework:

 2

 

MIDTERMS

3

 

A

 

10

 

read chapter 19 and complete 19.3 & case of captured shoplifter

4

 

B

5

 

A

 

11

 

read chapter 19 prepare for test

6

 

B

Date

A/B Day


Lesson #

 

Homework:


9

 

A

 

12

 

read pages 256-260 and complete problem 20.4, 20.5

10

 

B

11

 

A

 

13

 

chapter 20 review sheet

12

 

B

13

 

NO SCHOOL WINTER RECESS

Date

A/B Day


Lesson #

 

Homework:


16

 

NO SCHOOL WINTER RECESS

17

 

A

 

14

 

reading pages 261-263  Complete problems 21.1 & 21.2 & 21.3

18

 

B

19

 

A

 

15

 

reading pages 267 & complete 21.7

20

 

B

Date

A/B Day


Lesson #

 

 

Homework:


23

 

A

 

16

 

 

students complete REVIEW SHEET for Unit of Torts

24

 

B

25

 

A

 

17

 

no homework: project given out next class

26

 

B

27

 

A

 

18

 

work on project

 


 

Lesson:                                  10

OBJECTIVE:                       SWBAT identify what an intentional tort is by learning the content and then applying it through analyzing example cases.

PROCEDURES:                  

1.        DEFINE: intentionally, compensatory damages, nominal damages, punitive damages, battery & assault

2.        case of the Mischievous child 19.1, & 19.2

3.        bullying when do you cross the line (page 234)

 

HOMEWORK:                     read chapter 19 and complete 19.3 & case of captured shoplifter

 

 

Lesson:                  11

OBJECTIVE:       SWBAT identify what torts intentionally harm property.

 

4.        DEFINE: real property, personal property, intellectual property, trespass, attractive nuisance, conversion, patents, copyright, infringement, novel, derivative works, first sale, fair use

5.        case of the burglar who was bitten (page 242)

6.        DEFINE:  consent, privilege, self-defense, defense of property

7.        “you be the judge” on page 248 ‘intentional torts and legal defenses’

8.        review student responses

9.        chapter 19 review sheet

HOMEWORK:     read chapter 19 prepare for test

 

Lesson:                                  12

OBJECTIVE:       SWBAT understand the basics behind negligence tort cases and be able to understand the “reasonable person” standard.

 

10.     DEFINE: negligence, elements, duty, breach of duty, causation, damages, causation, cause in fact, proximate cause, foreseeable harm

11.     pages:  250-256

12.     Problems: 20.1, 20.2, 20.3

HOMEWORK:     read pages 256-260 and complete problem 20.4, 20.5

 

 

 

Lesson:                  13

OBJECTIVE:       SWBAT understand the basics behind negligence tort cases and be able to understand the “reasonable person” standard.

 

13.     DEFINE: negligence, elements, duty, breach of duty, causation, damages, causation, cause in fact, proximate cause, foreseeable harm

14.     pages:  256-260

15.     Problems: 20.6, 20.7

HOMEWORK:     chapter 20 review sheet

 

Lesson:                  14

OBJECTIVE:       SWBAT demonstrate their understanding of the tort of negligence.

 

16.     TEST REVIEW

a.        Students and teacher use HW to review material on test

17.     Students take TEST on chapter 20

 

HOMEWORK:     reading pages 261-263  Complete problems 21.1 & 21.2 & 21.3

 

 

 

Lesson:                  15

OBJECTIVE:       SWBAT demonstrate their understanding of the tort of strict liability.

 

18.     review HW

19.     Problems 21.4, 21.5, 21.6

20.     review key terms and problems

 

HOMEWORK:     reading pages 267 & complete 21.7

 

 

Lesson:                  16

OBJECTIVE:       SWBAT demonstrate their understanding of the tort of strict liability.

 

21.     review HW

22.     Problems 21.4, 21.5, 21.6, 21.7

23.     review key terms and problems

 

HOMEWORK:     students complete REVIEW SHEET for Unit of Torts

 

 

Lesson:                  17

OBJECTIVE:       SWBAT demonstrate their understanding of the torts.

 

24.     STUDENTS take unit test on Tort Unit

25.     students may use their note book for this test

 

HOMEWORK:    

 

 

Lesson:                  18

OBJECTIVE:       SWBAT demonstrate their understanding of the torts law in NJ.

 

26.     STUDENTS will begin working on a case review project in the IMC.

 

HOMEWORK:                     work on project                                                   

 

Lesson:                  19

OBJECTIVE:       SWBAT demonstrate their understanding of the torts.

 

27.     STUDENTS will begin working on a case review project in the IMC.

 

HOMEWORK:                     work on project; due next class (lesson 20)