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Direct linkStaros, Kari; Williams, Charles F. – Social Education, 2007
The Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects the people of the United States from unreasonable searches and seizures. On first reading, these protections seem clearly defined. The amendment was meant to protect Americans from the kinds of random searches and seizures that the colonists experienced under British colonial rule. Under…
Descriptors: Search and Seizure, Court Litigation, Constitutional Law, Privacy
Peer reviewedRepa, Barbara Kate; Daly, Joseph L. – Social Education, 1985
In New Jersey v. T.L.O., a case argued in 1984, the Supreme Court was asked to decide whether incriminating evidence found by a school assistant princial during the search of a student's purse can be used in a criminal trial. Issues, facts, background, and arguments of the case are provided. (RM)
Descriptors: Civics, Civil Rights, Court Litigation, Instructional Materials
Peer reviewedArbetman, Lee; Perry, Michelle – Social Education, 1997
Traces the application of the constitutional protection from "unreasonable searches and seizures" as it has evolved in response to public attitudes and changes in technology. Includes a synopsis of relevant cases and two lesson plans. The cases concern a police search through trash bags and drug testing for athletes. (MJP)
Descriptors: Civil Rights, Constitutional Law, Controversial Issues (Course Content), Current Events
Peer reviewedNewmann, Fred M. – Social Education, 1990
Provides a model National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) essay examination that teachers may use to evaluate higher-order thinking among social studies high school students. Presents a constitutional issue for students to argue positions. Reports examination results from 51 classrooms. Includes essay examples and scoring rationale.…
Descriptors: Constitutional Law, Court Litigation, Critical Thinking, Due Process
