Legal Studies · 29 topics · ACARA Content Descriptions

Legal Studies, uncovering evidence.

29 topics aligned to acara ACARA Content Descriptions. Year 11 Legal Studies develops students' understanding of the nature and functions of law through the examination of the law-making process, the legal system, and the Australian constitution.

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Suggested Methodologies

Legal Studies, taught through active methods.

Not every active-learning method works on every topic. Here are four that tend to land hard in legal studies.

Socratic Seminar
Deep discussion in inner/outer circles
Evidence analysis
Mock Trial
Courtroom simulation with roles
Decision re-enactment
Simulation Game
Complex scenario with roles and consequences
Counter-factual testing
Document Mystery
Analyze evidence to solve a historical question
Source triangulation

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