INTRODUCTION

STUDENTS’ RIGHTS

YOUR STUDENT COMES INTO THE CLASS 20 MINUTES LATE AND STATES:

“The dean stopped me in the hallway and searched my book bag. He stated he saw an object protruding out of the book bag, which resembles the handle of a gun. After searching the book bag, he realized it was an umbrella. This was humiliating and embarrassing because following the rules of the school is something that I believe in doing. The other students were looking at me as if I did something wrong."

Do the school personnel have the right to search the book bags of students? Do you have to submit to a search? What amendment protects you from such actions?

Visual - New Jersey v. T.L.O.

TASKS

Students will take a position and decide whether they agree or disagree with the actions of the school personnel:

& Students will use the CompuLEGAL to find (2) precedents (court cases) to support their opinions.

& Students will use Microsoft PowerPoint to present a visual presentation.

& Students will review the contents of the Fourth Amendment:

Amendment IV

The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.

PROCESS

ü Students will be divided into two groups. One group agrees with the actions of the school personnel and the other group disagrees. http://www.maxwell.syr.edu/plegal/scales/tlo.html

ü Each group will have Facilitators, Recorders and Presenters.

ü Each group will prepare and discuss their decision and prepare a written report plus a PowerPoint presentation to present to the class.

ü Students will use CompuLEGAL to obtain information that supports their view to write a report.

ü Students will create a PowerPoint presentation with no less than six slides.

ü Students will use Ask a Legal Eagle to ask any questions related to search and seizure cases.

RESOURCES

The following resources will be used in this lesson:

1. Internet: T.I.P. S. website:

http://www.maxwell.syr.edu./plegal

2. CompuLegal

http://www.maxwell.syr.edu/plegal/scales/instruct1.html

3. Ask a Legal Eagle http://www.maxwell.syr.edu/plegal/welcome.html

4. New Jersey v. T.L.O. http://www.maxwell.syr.edu/plegal/scales/tlofacts.html

EVALUATION

The students' ability to present and discuss their decision are the

criteria’s for establishing their understanding of the topic.

RUBRIC	BELOW STANDARDS	MEETS STANDARDS	EXCEEDS STANDARDS
ORAL PRESENTATION	INFORMATION NOT RELEVANT TO LESSON	INFORMATION RELEVANT TO LESSON	INFORMATION RELEVANT TO LESSON WITH RESOURCES
POWERPOINT PRESENTATION	INCOHERENT LACK OF VISUALS GROUP WAS NOT ORGANIZED (LESS THAN 6 SLIDES)	HAS SOME UNDERSTANDING OF INFORMATION HAS VISUALS - (6 SLIDES OR MORE) MOST OF THE GROUP MEMBERS PARTICIPATED	COMPLETE UNDERSTANDING OF INFORMATION HAS VISUALS - (6 SLIDES OR MORE) GROUP WORKS WELL TOGETHER
WRITTEN PRESENTATION	NOT ORGANIZED	EXHIBITS SOME KNOWLEDGE OF DUE PROCESS	EXHIBITS STRONG UNDERSTANDING OF DUE PROCESS

CONCLUSION

Because of this WebQuest, the students will understand the Constitutional Law governing Search and Seizure.

MEETING THE STANDARDS OF NEW YORK STATE:

1. Standard 5.1 The study of civics, citizenship, and government involves learning about political systems; the purposes of government and civic life; and the differing assumptions held by people across time and place regarding power, authority, governance, and law.

2. The state and federal governments established by the Constitutions of the United States and the State of New York embody basic civic values (such as justice, honesty, self-discipline, due process, equality, majority rule with respect for minority rights, and respect for self, others and property), principles, and practices and

ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS

E1.c Read and comprehend informational materials.

E2.a Produce a report of information speaking, listening and viewing.

E3.b Participate in group meetings.

TECHNOLOGY FOUNDATION STANDARDS FOR STUDENTS

1. Basic operations and concepts

--Students demonstrate a sound understanding of the nature and operation of technology systems.

--Students are proficient in the use of technology.

2. Technology productivity tools

--Students use technology tools to enhance learning, increase productivity tools to collaborate in constructing technology-enhanced models preparing publications, and producing other creative work.