4th+Amendment+Research

4th Amendment in Schools

Objectives: Students will read and understand the text of the 4th Amendment. Students will research privacy issues as related to students attending school. Students will examine the Supreme Court Case TLO v. New Jersey. Students will demonstrate understanding of issues related to the 4th Amendment and how it relates to privacy in schools. Students will examine other incidents where student privacy has been challenged by school districts.

Directions:

1. First, students should develop a basic understanding of the 4th Amendment. Participate in class discussion and reading of 4th Amendment rights.

2. Next, students will read and summarize the case TLO v. New Jersey and interpret the court's ruling.

3. Next, students will determine whether or not they agree with the court's ruling and develop at least one argument supporting the group's position.

4. Next, students will utilize the internet to research other 4th Amendment Cases related to privacy in schools. Groups will summarize their findings and describe how it applies to our discussion of the 4th Amendment.

5. Students will complete the assigned handout and share findings with the class.