Topic Question: Can
you be detained and searched by school authorities ( Security) ? Your Webquest
will research this question.
INTRODUCTION
: Our school is undergoing a change in
administration and security regulations. JFK now has over 40 security officers,
over a 21 deans and police officers assigned to the school.
Students have
been complaining of extraordinary searches and detentions in school. These complaints revolve around X-Ray
machines,wand frist-downs, and physical searches. This Webquest relates to individual student
rights. WHAT ARE YOUR RIGHTS AS A
TASK:
Your task is to use the research tools of CompLegal
and other available sources that will be outlined for you. Which rights do you have in light of the new
security crackdown?
Carefully
formulate a list of your rights in school and the school authorities
rights. You will create balance sheet in
chart form .
PROCESS:
Where is power located the most in the school or in the individual? CompuLegal
will be
your main research tool. In addition you will analyze the following
case that is related to your issue
http://www.maxwell.syr.edu/plegal/scales/korematsu.html
RESOURCES: Refdesk.com
is an excellent all around reference tool.
http://findlaw.com finds law cases of import.
http://www.maxwell.syr.edu/plegal/tips.html
will also help.
Kathy Shrock is also valuable
Ask A Legal Eagle is
required. Ask one question.
EVALUATION:
Your thorough knowledge and understanding of the issues, and use of the
computer research will = A a full balance sheet was presented. Question
answered
And
ask a legal submitted.
B = a good
understanding and use of resources /the above but balance sheet
Lacks
components and Eagle question not relevant.p
C= a fair
understanding and decent effort but lacks question to Eagle.
D= some attempt
at learning but falls short of full effort (short balance sheet
And no
question to Eagle.)
CONCLUSION: As a result of this Quest you have learned
about your rights in school and have gained some understanding of
Constitutional Law. You should be able
to answer the Topic Question.