Unit 2: Civil law and the law in focus
Classroom upload, September 2009- An internet based human rights activity investigating the levels and types of human rights protection in Australia. For Unit 2, Area of Study 3. (Editor’s contribution) [word]
- A PowerPoint revision quiz based on the format of Who Wants to be a Millionaire. Special thanks to Timmee Grinhham who has provided the power point template, which has been adapted for Legal Studies Unit 2. (Editor’s contribution) [PPT]
- A sample 90- minute examination covering key knowledge and key skills in Unit 2. An outline of suggested solutions and a suggested marking scheme is also included. (Editor’s contribution) [word]
- Unit 2 Course outline and suggested timeline [word]
- Unit 2 Outcome 1 – Criminal and Civil Law terminology activity [word]
- Unit 2 Outcome 2 – Alternative Dispute Resolution learning activity (could also be used for Unit 4 Outcome 1) [word]
- Unit 2 Outcome 2 – VCAT learning/assessment activity [word]
Compak Supplement, Issue 2, 2009
- The structure, role and functions of VCAT: answers to worksheet questions [Word] (132K, LS209_1.doc, Issue 2, May 2009, pages 82-83)
Human Rights: Mapping the Charter
A unit on Human Rights: The Victorian Charter of Rights and Responsibilities
Classroom September 2008
This is a sample or trial examination for Unit 2 that could be used to assess all areas of study. The file also includes suggested solutions and a marking scheme. (Editor’s contribution)
Classroom July 2008
- Course outline and suggested timeline for Unit 2.(Editor’s contribution) [Course outline]
- Area of Study 1 & 2 – A Civil Action worksheet. This is a worksheet to be used in conjunction with the film, and can be used to discuss the tort of negligence, as well as an introduction to civil procedure. This activity has been provided by Kathryn D’Elia of Goulburn Valley Grammar School. [Civil Action Worksheet]
- Area of Study 1 – Defamation activity. This learning/assessment activity uses the defamation case brought by Coco Roco Restaurant against a food critic, heard before the High Court in mid 2007. It was contributed by Anna Anetoudis from Wheelers Hill Secondary College. [Defamation activity]
Classroom September 2007
Revision activity
A quiz on key civil law terms from Areas of Study 1 and 2. This quiz is in the form of an excel spreadsheet, requiring students to identify and enter the term being defined. If students enter the correct name, the relevant cell will be coloured in green, so that they are able to self-correct their glossary. Incorrect responses see the cell left uncoloured. (Editor’s contribution)
File name: CL_LS_407_1
Unit 2 Examination
A trial or sample examination for Unit 2. This exam mirrors the structure and format of the Unit 3/4 exam. It addresses the specific requirements of Areas of Study 1 and 2. Questions related to Area of Study 3, the Law in Focus, are general in nature, so that students can use the particular area of law that they have studied as the basis of their response. Also included are some suggested solutions. (Editor’s contribution)File name: CL_LS_407_2
Classroom August 2007
Course outline
Course outline and suggested timeline for Unit 2. Editor's contribution
Area of Study 3 The law in focus
WebQuest on human rights. A WebQuest is an inquiry oriented learning activity that uses the resources of the World Wide Web to analyse a topic and/or answer a question. Students use skills such as interpretation, synthesis, analysis and evaluation in their investigation of a particular topic or question that is the subject of their WebQuest. This WebQuest asks students to investigate the current protection of human rights in Australia, and to draft a proposed bill of rights. - Editor's contribution
Compak supplements Issue 3, 2008
VCAT: flow chart, assessment task and criteria sheets, and suggested answers (Word, 104K, LS308_3.doc, Issue 3, August 2008, pages 87-88)Supplements to Compak Issue 2, May 2008
ADR role-play scenarios (Word, 52K, LS208_1.doc, Issue 2, May 2008, pages 79-80)
Supplements to Compak Issue 4 2007
Focus on the law in Unit 2 (LS407_1, issue 4, October 2007) Word or PDF
Previous Classroom and Compak resources
Classroom September 2006
Editors' Contributions
Unit 2 Area of Study 3: The law in focus provides us with the opportunity to investigate specific selected areas of law in detail. In the Lessons section you will find activities relating to family law, wills and inheritances.
The Family Relationships Activity covers a variety of issues from the topic and would best be used towards the end of the topic.
In the Wills Activity students get the chance to draft a will along with a set of informing questions; this can be completed on the internet.
For those classes covering Sport and the Law, there is a Research Activity on sporting tribunals.
Compak Issue 4 2006
Legal Studies Unit 2 Practice Exam 2006 and Suggested Answers (PDF, 404K, LS406_3.pdf, no. 4, October 2006)
IVF donors: access to information (PDF, 184K, LS406_2.pdf, no. 4, October 2006) This article and the accompanying student task could be used when covering legal issues in technology, in particular legal issues relating to reproductive or medical technologies, in area of study 3 in Legal Studies Unit 2.