Students, like all Americans, must know their rights and responsibilities to be productive citizens within our democracy. This lesson will show the students the Fourth Amendment and their right to privacy by involving them in a simple activity that takes place in the classroom.
Time involved is a minimum of one class period with several options for lengthening the activity.
One place within the curriculum to utilize this activity would be in a study of pre-Revolutionary War activities, specifically the British use of writs of assistance, as well as when studying the Constitution. Through this and related activities, the students should gain a better knowledge of the contents and application of the Fourth Amendment. Demonstrate a rudimentary knowledge of the Fourth Amendment 2. Write a law, being concerned with the wording and its connotations 4. Gain experience in working in small groups to reach a consensus and follow specific directions 5.