These lessons are part of a project to make the study of law and legal concepts an integral part of the North Carolina state social studies state curriculum, and the materials are correlated to this curriculum. Six lesson goals and numerous activities focus on the legal concepts of authority, justice, and responsibility. This packet for grade eight contains 14 handouts of discussion questions, term definitions, and case studies designed to supplement the state curriculum and 11 teacher developed lessons that focus on the law in U.S. history. The legal concept, goal, objective, teaching strategies for motivation and development, resource materials, and a culmination activity are outlined for each of the 11 lessons. Additional handouts are provided to be used with some of these lessons. (DJC)