American Justice: The Rosenbergs (50 minutes; A&E/Social Studies School Service, 1993) A fascinating look at the Rosenberg trial, this video is primarily of interest as a case study raising questions about the way in which politics and international relations influence the American justice system and the problems inherent in trying to provide a fair trial in a politically charged environment. While biased toward the Rosenbergs, the film presents enough evidence on both sides to allow a discerning viewer to draw reasonable conclusions about the validity of the court procedures and evidence. Highlights from an actual mock trial of the case performed by actors and attorneys, as well as a pool of jurors picked at random from the public increase the interest of this tape. Useful with Chapters 14, 15, and 41. (SE212V-SL)

Bill of Rights, Bill of Responsibilities (26 minutes; Cambridge Educational/Social Studies School Service, 1995) High-interest from the outset, this fast-moving video is tuned in to its high school audience. Hosted by comedian Bill Maher, the video does a fine job of relating the Constitution to issues teens find relevant. Teachers might want to ask students to identify bias as they view the film, as a number of opinions are clearly expressed by Maher. An excellent means of introducing or reviewing Unit 6, very useful with Chapters 36-43. (SDA320V-SL)

Buy Now, Pay Later-Credit Basics (23 minutes; Learning Seed/Social Studies School Service, 1996) This video provides a clear explanation of the meaning and use of credit. The "credit story" is told anecdotally through the experiences of "Bill and Carol." The video covers a variety of consumer credit issues, including use of credit and possible problems related to obtaining a loan, establishing a credit history, and paying back borrowed money. Useful with Chapters 22, 24, 26, and 27. (LSC247V-SL)

Cancelled Lives: Letters from the Inside (18 minutes each; Social Studies School Service, 1997) Moving, riveting, authentic presentation of life in prison. The purpose of these videos is deterrence. The series includes three segments: "Doing Time," "Substance Abuse," and "Violence and Gangs." Because the films are fairly redundant, the purchase of one, particularly the video focussing on gangs, is probably adequate. All could be used with Chapters 7, 15, and 16. (Violence and Gangs: BX173V-SL)

Choices (15 minutes; ACG/United Learning; 1993) This video portrays a collection of people, many minority, who succeed or fail because of choices they make despite the fact that all grew up disadvantaged. It opens with a youth being sentenced for a drug offense. While it shows people using drugs, that scene is immediately followed by footage of a body on a gurney going off to a morgue. The film is generally motivational for at-risk students and is useful with chapters on juvenile justice and individual rights and liberties. Useful with Chapters 7, 15, and 16. (10206V)

Citizen Stories: Democracy & Responsibilities (32 minutes; Close-Up Foundation/Social Studies School Service; 1991) This inspiring video challenges the cynical, apathetic, and frustrated attitudes of many American citizens toward government by showing how ordinary people can take action to bring change. Perhaps most inspiring is the first segment on Trevor Ferrel, who as a child began serving homeless fellow citizens in Philadelphia. His efforts culminated in the creation of Trevor's Place, a homeless shelter, as well as 16 other branches making similar efforts around the nation. Also depicted are environmental activists, an attorney doing pro bono work on behalf of immigrants, a District of Columbia police officer who established a community center to develop entrepreneurial skills in youth, and Ralph Nader, consumer advocate. A teacher's guide with well-structured ideas complements the film, which concludes with dozens of ideas for community service. Useful with Chapter 3. (PHX101V-SL)

CNNÆ Law-Related Education Update Video (CNN/West Educational Publishing) This annually updated video, a companion to the sixth edition of Street Law, includes student worksheets and a teacher's guide that suggests how teachers might use the video clips to illustrate and enrich instruction on a wide range of law-related issues. Useful with many chapters of the text each year it is produced. Available for purchase from West Educational Publishing.

The Death Penalty, Right or Wrong? (15 minutes; Knowledge Unlimited: News Matters/Social Studies School Service; 1997) Useful as a starting point for a discussion or debate about death penalty issues, this film provides a basic overview charting the legal history of the death penalty in the United States. Major Supreme Court decisions related to capital punishment are summarized. Both sides of the issue are equitably represented. The video comes with a guide and activity booklet with reproducible activities and discussion questions, as well as a map vividly displaying the current disposition of the death penalty in every state of the union, including methods of execution used in each. Useful with Chapters 15 and 41. (ED203V-SL)

Democracy and Rights: One Citizen's Challenge (32 minutes; Close-Up Foundation/Social Studies School Service, 1994 ) A case study of the 1957 desegregation of Little Rock High School, this video combines actual film footage with participant interviews, including Ernest Green and members of the Supreme Court. Sandra Day O'Connor provides background on the nature of constitutional rights. This video could be used as a basis for discussions about desegregation and discrimination in general, as well as a basic introduction to the concepts and ironies of equal rights expressed in the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights-documents written during the time of slavery. Useful with Chapters 3, 5, and 43. (CU146V-SL)

Divorce and the Family (24 minutes; The Learning Seed/Social Studies School Service; 1995) Covering both the legal process and emotional effects of divorce on children, this video, despite its rather flat acting, does a good job of clearly presenting divorce-related issues. Types of custody, child support, alimony, maintenance, spousal support, and mediation receive balanced and coherent coverage. The video also portrays and examines emotional reactions of children and teens to divorce. A teacher's guide includes discussion questions, legal terms, lists of reactions of children and teens, and a Bill of Rights for Children of Divorce. Useful with Chapter 34. ( LSC236V)

Drunk Driving: The Party's Over (24 minutes; ACG/United Learning; 1998) Although the casting and acting could be stronger, this video actively involves students and is one of very few that can be used to illustrate torts. It shows use of complicated procedures in a civil case and realistically illustrates the disastrous consequences of combining alcohol and automobiles. Use with Chapters 7, 18, 19, and 20. (10566V)

DUI, It's a Crime! (4 tapes: 20, 29, 30, 31 minutes respectively; Alliance Productions/Social Studies School Service; 1994) This series vividly highlights the disastrous consequences of driving under the influence of alcohol. The videos follow "Jack Hamilton" through the legal system as he drives under the influence; causes an accident in which a person is severely injured; is arrested, arraigned, tried, and convicted; appeals to no avail; is sued; and goes to jail. There is no narration. The story is told through actors playing the parts of Jack, Jack's victim, lawyers, judges, jury members, and so on. Poor acting is balanced by the presentation of a large volume of information about criminal and civil trials and appeals procedures, as well as drunk driving statutes and liability procedures. A workbook with a large number of activities corresponding to each tape is provided with the boxed set. The videos are useful with Chapters 7, 8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, and 19. (APT100V-SL)

Fact or Fiction: Courtroom Myths (46 minutes; Court TV/Social Studies School Service; 1995) This highly substantive film can be used in its entirety-ideally as a transition between Units 1 and 2 in the Street Law text-or in segments relevant to classroom units. The video, which should have a long shelf life, presents and dispels myths about lawyers, removal of children from their homes, juries, evidence, premeditation, and the frequency with which defendants "get off on technicalities." A single-page study guide can be used to introduce topics before airing the video; discussion questions and suggested activities follow. Note, however, that the videotape reinforces racial stereotypes to some extent. Useful with Chapters 5, 6, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 32, 34, and 41. (CRT163V-SL)

For Which It Stands: Flag Burning and the First Amendment (30 minutes; Close-Up Foundation/Social Studies School Service; 1995) This video, which is well-balanced and carefully structured for discussion, explores the issue of flag desecration and Texas v. Johnson. It is accompanied by an excellent teacher's guide with lessons and activity sheets. Useful with Chapter 37. (CU163V-SL)

How the Supreme Court Works (62 minutes; C-SPAN; 1998) Justices O'Connor and Breyer talk with high school students, including some from Sandra Day O'Connor High School in Arizona, about how cases progress through the Court, interesting cases the justices have considered during their tenure, and how cases they've examined address discrepancies in federal laws. Students pose great questions and get thoughtful answers. Useful with Chapters 2, 5, 36, 40, and 43. (116379)

Justice Factory (20-25 minutes each; Court TV/Social Studies School Service/1997) Justice Factory incorporates a series of high-interest tapes that highlight a variety of criminal law subjects. While MTV-style camera work can grow tiresome, the series is generally strong. Recommended titles include "The Assistant District Attorney," "The Public Defender," "Judges," "Jury And The Jury Selection Expert," "Arrest/Representation," and "Unsung Heroes of the Courtroom." Lawyers, judges, jurors, and experts in the legal field are interviewed. Because the videos move quickly, teachers should pause periodically to allow students to assimilate and discuss information. Useful with Chapters 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, and 14. (The complete set of 8 videos is AMB210V-SL; videos may be ordered individually.)

Kids in the Crossfire (71 minutes; MPI/Social Studies School Service; 1993) This video, which should prove engaging to a broad range of students, gathers a diverse group of children and teens to discuss causes and the meaning of violence, its effects on them and their schools, violence in the media, and the need for peer mediation and alternative dispute resolution. Useful with Chapters 3, 4, 7, 9, and 16. (MJK231V-SL)

Mediation: Is It for You? (18 minutes; American Bar Association; 1995) This video is designed for an adult audience and is probably most appropriate for higher level students. All examples that illustrate mediation involve adults rather than teens, and vocabulary is on an adult level. However, the video does a fine job of reinforcing key points made in the text concerning when mediation is and is not appropriate, expectations of parties and the mediator, steps in the process, how goals and issues of parties are articulated and clarified, and creative settlement options. Teachers might finds parts of the facilitator's guide useful in the classroom. Students might be given the assignment of creating mediation scenarios more appropriate for teens. Students might also identify other challenges or problems to which people might apply the same skills and attitudes and similar processes. Useful with chapters 4 and 34. (PC#468-0050)

Mr. Justice Brennan (60 min; PBS; 1996) This superb video uses rare, on-camera interviews with seven justices to profile the role of Justice William Joseph Brennan in shaping the modern judicial landscape of the U.S. The video explores Justice Brennan's influence over many contemporary issues, including school desegregation, affirmative action, women's rights, abortion rights, welfare rights, voter redistricting, free press, flag desecration, and judicial activism. The video illustrates the capacity and potential of justices to influence the course of American history and is particularly useful with Chapters 2, 5, 36, 37, 38, and 43. (MJUB-901-585H)

One Nation Under God? School Prayer and the First Amendment (30 minutes; Close-Up Foundation/Social Studies School Service; 1995) A look at the struggle of one family to remove state-sponsored prayer from a school in Mobile, Alabama. The story is told through interviews with family members, state officials, and constitutional scholars, with opposing viewpoints carefully juxtaposed. The video, accompanied by an excellent teacher's guide and lessons, is structured for pauses after each section to allow discussion. Because the Court's decision is not revealed until the end, students can be asked to decide or predict the outcome of the case. Useful with Chapter 40. (CU183V-SL)

Perils of Plastic (35 minutes; Social Studies School Service; 1993) This well-organized video very clearly and effectively covers many areas of consumer law. It illustrates in a credible way how consumers can indulge in and then suffer from excessive use of credit. Useful with Chapters 22, 24, 25, 26, and 27. (SDA231V-SL)

Plea Bargains: Dealing for Justice (28 minutes; Social Studies School Service; 1994) This is a very fine video that has a poor title, for the film effectively covers many topics in addition to plea bargaining. Its other applications to Street Law include criminal law and juvenile justice, victims of crime, legal careers, roles of public defenders, right to counsel, relationships between crime and substance abuse, and proceedings before trial. It also looks at public defenders who serve the community as they mentor children of offenders in personal attempts to break the cycle of crime. Useful with Chapter 6, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 15, and 16. (FHM308V-SL)

Profiles of Freedom (28 minutes; Close-Up Foundation; 1997) This excellent video brings alive the Bill of Rights as it profiles the people in four landmark Supreme Court cases: Tinker v. Des Moines, Texas v. Johnson, Miranda v. Arizona, and Mergens v. Westside Community Schools. Audio from actual oral arguments is included. Because it assumes students have some knowledge about the cases, the video should probably not be used as an introduction to them. Useful with Chapters 3, 12 36, 37, 39, and 40. (CU190V-SL)

Seized By The Law (50 minutes; ACG/Social Studies School Service; 1996) This documentary provides an unusual perspective on law enforcement. In some locales police have wide discretion to seize property (asset forfeiture), including money, from individuals when there is a suspicion that the property may have been used in association with the purchase, use, or sale of drugs. Actual footage from surveillance cameras, and testimony from witnesses and state officials make this video an interesting addition to law classes. Possible violations of Fourth Amendment rights and police powers are explored in depth. Useful with Chapters 7, 12, 13, and 41. (10207V)

The Sentencing of Bill Thomas (16 minutes; United Learning/Social Studies School Service; 1993) While the music that introduces this film is poor, the people it depicts-many of whom are Latino-are credible and effectively illustrate consequences of illegal activity. An actual judge, a prosecutor, and attorneys appear to demonstrate their roles in an arrest, search and seizure, process and procedures, trial, and sentencing hearing. The video, which has deterrence as one agenda, asks students to decide the fate of the defendant; they are not told the outcome. Useful with Chapters 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 15, and 16. (FH287V-SL)

Sexual Harassment and How to Stop It (25 minutes; Sunburst Communications; 1995) This video effectively addresses a complex and timely topic seldom covered for the high school audience by other film producers. While clothing and hairstyles of actors suggest that it will become dated, the video should still prove useful to teachers trying to help students distinguish between flirting and harassment. Students receive information on the emotional consequences of harassment on its victims, as well as suggestions about how to respond to harassment. Useful with Chapters 9, 17, 18, 43, and 44. (2662-WR) Also available through West Educational Publishing.

Skokie: Rights or Wrong? (25 minutes; New Day Films) This provocative documentary, sure to elicit strong reactions, opens with a chilling monologue by Frank Collin, head of the National Socialist Party of America, and maintains its grip on viewers. An overview of the Skokie case is provided by the president of the American Civil Liberties Union. The documentary provides interviews with Skokie residents, including some who survived the Holocaust, as well as inflammatory statements from Frank Collin. It is an excellent choice for a case study of the tensions in a legal system providing freedom of speech in a country seeking to be sensitive to minority concerns. Students can predict the outcome of the case as the decision is not provided until the end of the film. Useful with Chapter 37.

Street Law Student Scenes Video (West Educational Publishing) This 1994 video, written and acted by students in Austin, Texas, was produced in conjunction with the Texas Young Lawyers Association and is part of the Street Law instructional package. Open-ended scenarios for six of the most interesting topics from the text provide rich material for discussion, for introducing concepts, or as prompts to assess student mastery of information. Accompanying instructional materials, updated in 1999, will assist you in maximizing the benefit of this interesting videotape in your classroom. Situations depicted include:

1. "Tagging Along." A youth is persuaded to act as lookout for others who are tagging (vandalizing) a building. He gets caught while the others escape. He has to face consequences and decide if he will reveal the identities of others. Use with Chapters 7, 10, 15, and 16.
2. "Contracts." A young woman fails to carefully read a lease for an apartment before signing it, then finds the apartment is in bad condition when she takes possession. She may have no recourse because the lease she signed gave the tenant rather than the owner responsibility for cleaning the apartment. Use with Chapters 22, 26, and 28.
3. "Sexual Harassment." Two teens discuss a young woman's situation involving a boss who is making sexual demands. Use with Chapters 7, 9, and 44.
4. "Sexual Discrimination." Pizza delivery jobs go to young men rather than young women. One young man objects and reveals the hiring criteria to the young women. Use with Chapters 43 and 44.
5. "The Lemon." A young woman and her mother buy a defective vehicle. Their problems are compounded when they take it to a shop that makes unauthorized repairs for which it demands payment. Use with Chapters 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, and 27.
6. "Family." The segment begins with a pregnant teen. Months later, after the child's birth, the young mother tries to get the father to pay support. He refuses and claims he has visitation rights whether he pays or not. Use with Chapters 30, 32, and 34.

Students' Rights to Privacy: Drug Testing and the Fourth Amendment (28 min.; Close-Up Foundation/Social Studies School Service; 1996). This high-interest video presents the issue of substance abuse in a careful and sober manner, depicting both statistical data and credible young people who are in recovery. Accompanied by an excellent teacher's manual with structured lessons, it explores Fourth Amendment rights and Vernonia School District 47J v. Acton. It is particularly useful with Chapters 12, 36, 39, 41, and 42. (CIU188V-SL)

Taking Action: America Works (15 min.; BFA Educational Media/Social Studies School Service; mid-1980s). This video was sponsored by unions including the AFL-CIO and Frontlash, the AFL-CIO youth advocacy organization. It illustrates how decisions on important national issues can be affected by local activism. Groups demonstrate steps in advocacy. Role plays of how to persuade citizens to register to vote are included. As with any sponsored educational product, teachers should expect some bias. Teachers might ask students to identify ways the film illustrates the sponsor's interests and positions on issues. Students might also speculate about ways the film might be different had it been created by an organization with other interests. Use with Chapters 2 and 3. (PHX101V-SL)

The Price of Power: Money in Politics (28 min.; Cambridge Educational/Social Studies School Service; 1993) This video examines campaign financing, fund-raising, and the compromises candidates make to win funding. The roles of pollsters, political ads, and the media are also explored. Raising questions about roles for ordinary citizens, special interest groups, and the idea of publicly funded campaigns, the film challenges students to identify why "politics is not a spectator sport." Useful with Chapters 2 and 3. (SDA230V-SL)

The Supreme Court of the United States (24 minutes, Supreme Court Historical Society) This excellent film provides solid historical background on the development of the Supreme Court, as well as factual information on the day-to-day workings of the Court. Some of the topics covered are how petitions are processed, the function of conferences, oral arguments, and the writing of opinions. Interviews with justices make this video especially interesting and informative. Valuable as an introduction to the Court, and for examining the philosophy and practice of due process in the United States. Use with Chapters 5, 36, and 41.

This Honorable Court (120 minutes; WETA/ Social Studies School Service; 1988) This pair of very substantive videos-which are probably most appropriate for advanced students-cover the history and workings of the Supreme Court. Part 2 may be most useful to law teachers, as it explains how the court functions, selects cases, makes use of clerks, and manages great decisions of our times. Extensive and rare footage of discussions among justices is included. Useful with Chapters 2, 5, 36, 37, 38, 40, 41, 42, and 43. (WET128V-SL)

Thurgood Marshall: Justice for All (1997; A&E/Social Studies School Service; 1997) Justice Marshall's life is traced, featuring his role in Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka, Kansas, and his service as a Supreme Court justice from 1967 to 1991. Useful with Chapters 2, 5, 36, 41, and 43. (FE191V-SL)

To Keep and Bear Arms: Gun Control and the Second Amendment (26 min, Close-Up Foundation, 1994) This high-interest video, accompanied by an excellent teacher's manual and lessons, explores Second Amendment issues in a careful and balanced manner. The program is designed to be paused for student discussion at various points. Use with Chapter 36. (CU178V-SL)

Twelve Angry Men (Social Studies School Service) This classic film presents jury deliberations in a capital murder case. Its riveting story takes place almost entirely in one room, depicting mounting tensions as one juror refuses to allow the defendant to be easily convicted in what appears at first glance to be an open and shut case. The film is extremely useful for evaluations of our jury system. Students can be asked to analyze the prejudices and preoccupations of each of the jury members. Historical problems, such as the inability of African Americans to get a fair trial in the South, as well as voir dire issues, can also be raised as points of departure for discussion, research, and analysis on the basis of viewing this film. Useful with Chapters 1, 5, 14, 15, and 41. (SV398V-SL)

Understanding the Courts (35 minutes, American Bar Association, 1991) Despite a fast-talking narrator and music likely to annoy students, this video does a solid job of introducing procedures used in criminal and civil trials and reinforcing content in Street Law. Part I: Anatomy of a Criminal Case (18 minutes) would make a good introduction to and review of Unit 2. Similarly, Part II: Anatomy of a Civil Case could be used to introduce and review torts. A viewer's guide and instructor's handbook are included, providing useful suggestions about ways the video might be used in conjunction with a visiting resource person. Useful with Chapters 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19, and 20. (4680037)

When Dating Turns Dangerous (33 minutes, Sunburst Communications, 1995) This video, which is well structured but suffers from indifferent acting, does a sensitive job of depicting the progression, dynamics, and risks of abusive relationships. It includes an excellent teacher's manual and is designed to be paused at various points for discussions. Use with Chapters 9 and 30. (2486-WR) Also available through West Educational Publishing.

Why Ads Work: The Power of Self-Deception (23 minutes; Social Studies School Service; 1996) An engaging look at the methods advertisers use to lure consumers into buying products and services. Numerous examples are provided, everything from weight loss products to military "Be All You Can Be" ads. Some of the commercials are taken directly from television; others are created by the producers of the video to illustrate sales practices. Students are afforded the opportunity to analyze the commercials in some parts of the video, while the teacher could easily stop the video at various points to examine key aspects of the advertiser's art. Use with Chapters 25 and 26. (LSC249V-SL)

Classic And Contemporary Feature Films
Many Street Law teachers incorporate clips from these films into instruction for a wide variety of purposes. As noted, many are available from Social Studies School Service; others may be ordered from video outlets. Note that Twelve Angry Men is strongly recommended; a summary of how it may be used is included above.

Additional Multimedia Resources
May It Please the Court ... Live Recordings of the Supreme Court in Session (New Press/Social Studies School Service) These audiotapes, which include actual voices of justices, use narration that identifies who is speaking and explains issues. Both collections include books with background information, transcripts of arguments, and excerpts from opinions. Two collections are available:

• May It Please The Court (6 cassettes/540 minutes; Social Studies School Service, 1993), a collection of landmark cases including Miranda v. Arizona, Gideon v. Wainwright, U.S. v. Nixon, and Roe v. Wade. Use with Chapters 1, 2, 5, 6, 13, 14, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, and 43. (NL258C-SL
• The First Amendment (4 cassettes/346 minutes; Social Studies School Service, 1997), a collection of 16 key First Amendment cases including Abingdon School District v. Schempp, Miller v. California, Tinker v. Des Moines, and New York Times v. U.S. Useful with Chapters 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, and 41. (NL262C-SL)

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