CLU3M – Unit 4 – Lesson 6: Introduction to Contract Law

Overview

Duration

100 minutes

Lesson Objective

• To learn about contract law.

Lesson Outcomes

• Describe the nature and importance of contract law in Canada. 
• Explain the types of contracts, the building blocks of a contract, defects in contractual relations and remedies available for breach of contract. 
• Analyse how the courts determine whether contracts are enforceable. 

The Lesson

Sequence

1. Starter: What types of contracts do people make? What are the defining features of a contract? [class discussion]
2. What is contract law? [teacher led instruction and note taking].
3. The Essential Elements [teacher led instruction and note taking] [class discussion points].
4. Task 1: Contract Law Case Study [individual comprehension task].
5. Task 2: Contract Law Case Study [individual comprehension task].
6. Task 3: Contract Law Case Study [individual comprehension task].
7. Review: Understanding Question [critical thinking exercise].

Optional Extra Lesson

Watch The Social Network (2010) and complete associated analyis worksheet.

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