Mapp v. Ohio (1961)
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Lesson PlanDescription:
Case background and primary source documents concerning the Supreme Court case of Mapp v. Ohio. Dealing with incorporation of the 4th amendment and the legality of searches and seizures, this lesson asks students to asses the claim that the exclusionary rule helps ensure liberty and justice.
Subjects:
- Social Studies > Civics
- Social Studies > United States History
Education Levels:
- Grade 9
- Grade 10
- Grade 11
- Grade 12
Keywords:
Due Process, Rule of Law, Limited Government Supreme Court, Incorporation, Personal Liberty, Court Cases, Constitution, Bill of Rights, Criminal Procedure 1960'sLanguage:
EnglishAccess Privileges:
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Creative Commons Attribution Non-CommercialD2.Civ.1.3-5: College, Career, and Civic Life (C3) Framework for Social Studies State Standards
Distinguish the responsibilities and powers of government officials at various levels and branches of government and in different times and places.
D2.Civ.3.3-5: College, Career, and Civic Life (C3) Framework for Social Studies State Standards
Examine the origins and purposes of rules, laws, and key U.S. constitutional provisions.
D2.Civ.4.6-8: College, Career, and Civic Life (C3) Framework for Social Studies State Standards
Explain the powers and limits of the three branches of government, public officials, and bureaucracies at different levels in the United States and in other countries.
Case background and primary source documents concerning the Supreme Court case of Mapp v. Ohio. Dealing with incorporation of the 4th amendment and the legality of searches and seizures, this lesson asks students to asses the claim that the exclusionary rule helps ensure liberty and justice.
Rights of the Accused – Essay by Dennis Goldford, Ph.D.
Mapp v. Ohio - Case Background
Documents to Examine (A-J)
The Issue Endures - Georgia v. Randolph, 2005
Identifying and Teaching against Misconceptions: Six Common Mistakes about the Supreme Court – Essay by Diana E. Hess Classroom Applications
Online Resources
Case Briefing Sheet
Constitutional Issue Evidence Form
Documents Summary
Attorney Document Analysis
Moot Court Procedures
Tips for Thesis Statements and Essays Rubric for Evaluating a DBQ Essay on a 9-Point Scale
Key Question Scoring Guidelines for All Essays
Constitutional Principles and their Definitions
Answer Key
