‘Parents
& Their Children’s Right to Privacy’
By Linda
Fanelli
M.S. 180
INTRODUCTION:
You
have just received a phone call from your friend, ‘Johnny’. Your parents do not like Johnny, because they
feel that he is a ‘bad influence’. Your
mom decides to eavesdrop on your conversation by pressing the conference call
feature on the base of the phone. She
overhears Johnny bragging to you about a crime he has just committed. Your parents are furious and call the
police. Johnny is picked up and
eventually arrested for the computer.
Believe
it or not this scenario is based on an actual case that has gone all the way to
The Supreme Court.
Below
is a short history of ‘The Right to Privacy in
The
Right to privacy was established in 1789 with the writing of the Constitution.
The British had violated the colonialist’s rights by using Writs of Assistance
to gain entrance into homes without a search warrant. For the next 200 years, this right has been a
cornerstone of American democracy.” However the question arises; is the right
to privacy unlimited? You will have to decide that in this web quest. YOU have been selected as an adviser to the
court hearing Johnny’s case. You will have to make a presentation to them so
they can decide the case. Your role as adviser is critical. The findings of the
Court will set a precedent for all who follow.
GOOD LUCK AND GOOD
RESEARCH!!!!
TASK:
Your
task is to investigate the issue of ‘a person’s right to privacy’ under the
Constitution and the Bill of Rights, specifically the Fourth Amendment. You will decide whether you feel if the
parent’s in this case have violated the child’s right to privacy. Using the CONLAW worksheets on the TIPS
website, you will fill in the required information. You will then write an argument to try and
persuade people to agree with your point of view. We will then hold a class debate on this
topic of ‘Parent’s & Their Children’s Right to Privacy’.
Once
you have done your research, you will work with a partner to give your
presentation. You have a choice of as to
how to present your final product. You
may choose to do a poster board or a PowerPoint format.
THE PROCESS:
1.
Complete
the TIPS worksheets. You will then use
this information to help you in your debate.
d. What is the existing
policy?
e. What policies can you
create to correct the problem?
f. What is the best
policy to correct the problem?
2. Use the ACLU website and
describe in your own words what you feel their function is.
3. As a class, we will read
the attached article: “On The Law”:
4. Refer back to your worksheet and answer the
question pertaining to the article.
5. You are to choose a side
to debate. You can select either the parent’s point of view or the child’s
point of view.
6.
You are to work with a partner on this project
7.
Click on the hyperlink to read the details of the case…
http://www.sanjuanislander.com/county/sheriff/mugging.shtml
8.
Use
the resources below to help gather information on both the case and the
Constitutional Amendments that deal with an individual’s right to privacy. Then you will look at the Pro’s and Con’s of
the case as it pertains to an individual’s right to privacy.
THE RESOURCES:
http://www.maxwell.syr.edu/plegal/tips.html
http://www.sanjuanislander.com/county/sheriff/mugging.shtml
http://www.fourthamendment.com/
THE EVALUATION:
Students will be evaluated using the following rubric:
Grade
of 5
·
Shows thorough understanding of the topic
·
Addresses all aspects of the tasks
·
Shows ability to analyze, evaluate, compare/contrast issues
·
Supports topic with relevant facts, examples and details
·
Submits a strong and well organized debate essay and final product
Grade
of 4
·
Shows a good understanding of the topic
·
Addresses all aspects of all the tasks
·
Shows ability to analyze, evaluate issues
·
Includes relevant facts, examples, and details, but not support all
aspects of the case
·
Submits an organized debate essay and final product
Grade
of 3
·
Presents satisfactory understanding of the topic
·
Addresses most aspects of the tasks
·
Able to analyze issues and events, but not in depth
·
Uses some relevant facts, examples and details
·
Submits debate essay and final product, but not very organized
Grade
of 2
·
Shows little understanding of topic
·
Attempts to address topic, but uses vague and/or inaccurate information
·
Uses little facts, examples, or details
·
Cannot present an acceptable debate essay or final product
Grade
of 1or 0
·
Does not address any aspect of the task and/or fails to turn in a debate
essay or final product
THE CONCLUSION:
After
you have completed the worksheet, ask yourself:
“Do
you feel that under the law, ‘Johnny’s’ right to privacy was violated?”
OR
“Do
you feel that the parent’s should have the right to monitor their child’s
friends?”
By
completing this Webquest, you have learned about some of the rights guaranteed
to every citizen under ‘The Constitution’.
It is now your decision to
either agree or disagree with the decision in this case………..
NOW……
Let’s Debate…
