Head Case: An Introduction to Legal Synthesis

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- This purchase is a bundle of THREE thinkLaw Resources1. "Head Case" Introduction to Legal Synthesis Head Case begins by having students analyze the NFL head injury litigation. Do players assume the risks when they agree to the NFL contracts? Then students go through the law school exercise of LegPrice $9.10Original Price $13.00Save $3.90
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An NFL player is injured by another player during a non-play moment in the game. Is it battery? Thousands of former NFL players band together to bring a lawsuit against the NFL asking for compensation for the long-term effects of their head injuries. Who is responsible? Did the players know the risk when they agreed to play? What about youth Pop Warner players who have faced the same level of damage?
"Head Case" guides students through three high-interest, high-profile court cases. Students compare and contrast the cases, analyze the verdicts, and use the information provided to synthesize a rule regarding head injuries and player safety.
"Head Case" Download includes:
-Teacher Guide
-Student work pages- available in both Word Document and Editable PDF form
-PowerPoint
"Head Case" provides a highly engaging-cross curricular learning experience to actively engage and excite the learners in your classroom!
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