Interpreting+Rules+for+a+Nation

Objectives: Students will
 * discuss and explain their own personal expectations of privacy
 * interpret language in the Bill of Rights in regard to privacy
 * summarize the powers of the judicial branch of government

1) Make a list of items that you have with you in class, both in your backpack, bag, etc. and on your person. 2) Are there any items on this list you would not want your teacher to see?
 * Do Now:**


 * Opener:** Think/Pair/Share the following questions.

1) Do you think items in your backpack/bag are private? Why or why not? 2) Do you think items on your person are private? Why or why not? 3) Do you think your teacher should have the right to search you? Why or why not?

1.Take out Handout 9: Excerpts from the U.S. Constitution and use the Bill of Rights (Amendments 1-10) to help you answer the following questions.
 * Lesson:**



2. Students will receive a copy of Handout 20 "Judicial Powers."


 * Mark up the handout and for the items you highlighted, explain why.
 * What important information did you find in this handout that helps you understand the powers of the judicial branch of government?

3. Next, we will look at two court cases that discuss the 4th Amendment from the Bill of Rights.
 * After reading the scenario from the first case, do you agree or disagree with the following: "The principal's search of the student's backpack was unconstitutional."
 * Explain your reasoning as to why you agree or disagree

Read Handout 21 and answer the questions that follow. Annotate as your read the handout (underline key words/phrases that will help you analyze the case, write notes in the margins about key facts, ask questions, make comments and connections)


 * What do these two cases illustrate about interpreting the Constitution?
 * What connections can you make between interpreting the rules of the nation and interpreting the rules at school?

Would you rather be involved in making, enforcing, or interpreting laws? Why?

Name three things you learned from the handout on Judicial Powers. Describe them in detail.
 * Wrap Up/Ticket to Leave:**