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Mapp v. Ohio Lesson PlanMapp v. Ohio Lesson Plan
Publisher
State Bar of Texas
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Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Duration
1 hr
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Mapp v. Ohio

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This Mapp v. Ohio lesson plan also includes:
  • Mapp v. Ohio (1961)
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Do you have a search warrant? Scholars investigate the concept of illegal search and seizure through the eyes of the Supreme Court case Mapp v. Ohio. A short video clip along with paired group work opens discussion on the concept of how police gather evidence legally while following the Fourth Amendment. 

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

supreme court cases, the supreme court, search and seizure, the fourth amendment

Additional Tags

social studies

Instructional Ideas

  • Preview the lesson with a background reading on the Mapp v Ohio court case
  • Invite a local police officer as a guest speaker to address proper search procedures under the law

Classroom Considerations

  • Video technology needed if assigning as homework 

Pros

  • Contains detailed lesson plans for teacher instruction 
  • Provides printable viewing guides for use during the video clip

Cons


Common Core

RH.9-10.1 RH.9-10.2 RH.9-10.3 RH.11-12.1 RH.11-12.2 RH.11-12.3

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