Legal trails--traveling for youth.

• Author: Sweeney, Lorine
• Position: School's In

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To Teachers

Introduction

This lesson is designed for students in high school legal or tourism studies, or who may be traveling to other countries. The lesson explores modern and historical laws and may be used either as a motivational or culminating activity as students study the implications of traveling.

Learning Outcomes--Students will

* identify issues and legal considerations that may arise when individuals travel domestically and internationally;

* become aware of historical laws and how laws reflect culture;

* associate several world countries with geographic locations;

* associate laws with countries based on culture, history, and location;

* be involved in interpersonal interaction during the learning process;

* research penalties and consequences for violation of laws in other countries.

To Students

Background

It is a good idea to learn about the countries you may be visiting. Some knowledge of the history, culture, traditions and customs of the places you will visit will assist you in your travel and help prevent mistakes. It is very important for you to know that the laws of the country you are visiting do apply to you. The fact that you are not a citizen of that country doesn't matter.

Some countries, particularly in the Middle and Far East, have strict rules about dress. Some countries even have laws about what men and women can wear, and it is important to know these laws and behave accordingly. Other countries have strict laws about driving, alcohol and drugs, cleanliness, and imports and exports.

Activity One: Travel Quiz

Where is This Law? Travel Quiz For Teens

Materials

* Blank World Maps--available at http://worldatlas.com/aatlas/worldout.htm

* Pens or pencils

* Answer sheets numbered from 1 to 20

Rules of the Game

* In teams or individually, discuss what country you believe is home to each law in the quiz.

* Think about or research the country's culture, history, and location as you choose an answer.

* Answer the question on the answer sheet.

* On the country of the blank world map, write the number of the question where that country is the answer.

* Score one point for the correct answer and one point for writing the number on the correct country.

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