UNIT ONE: Early History of Law Presentation

Description

In groups of 3-4, prepare a 4-6 minute presentation on one of the following historical foundations of Canadian law topics outlined in the chart you received. The purpose of this task is to assess the contributions of early legal systems (Code of Hammurabi etc.) on contemporary Canadian law.

Areas to Cover in Presentation:

1. When and Where

2. Main Features of the Legal System at the time

3. Examples of Law from that time period

4. Impact on Canadian Legal System/Importance

Presentation:

Try enlivening your presentation by communicating your topic to the class in a creative fashion. For example, you may perform a skit/play for your presentation to the class.

Evaluation Criteria: 20 Marks

Criteria / Level 1 / Level 2 / Level 3 / Level 4
1. Demonstrates
knowledge of your ‘history of law’ topic
(K/U) /5 / Demonstrates
limited knowledge
of facts and terms / Demonstrates
some knowledge
of facts and terms / Demonstrates
considerable
knowledge of facts
and terms / Demonstrates
thorough
knowledge of facts
and terms
2. Applies and
demonstrates
inquiry process
(T/I) /5 / Applies limited
skills in the inquiry
process / Applies some skills in the inquiry
Process / Applies
considerable skills
in the inquiry
process / Applies significant
skills in the inquiry
process
4. Presentation
Has a role-play/skit
(C) /5 / Communicates
orally for different
audiences with
limited
effectiveness / Communicates
orally for different
audiences with
some
effectiveness / Communicates
orally for different
audiences with
considerable
effectiveness / communicates
orally for different
audiences with a
high degree of
effectiveness
5. Making
connections
between past and
present
(A) /5 / Makes
connections with
limited
effectiveness / Makes
connections with
some
effectiveness / Makes
connections with
considerable
effectiveness / makes
connections with a high degree of
effectiveness