11/04/2013-11/05/2013
Learning Goal:
Task I: Bell work
Learning Goal:
Task I: Bell work
Task II: Scot vs. Harrison
Today we are going to take a close look at the Supreme Court Cases of Scott v. Harris. This assignment, in
which you will act as the Supreme Court, requires you to recall your newly
acquired Civics knowledge. We will be taking multiple steps to get to a class
verdict. So please pay close attention to the facts so that your ruling is
counted when the time comes.
Below you will find the facts of the case. With your shoulder partner, read through the facts
and record any areas of concern you may have, or think could be a "piece" of the
case.
Be sure to keep in mind the following question when reviewing the facts of the case?
Question
1) Does a police officer who stops a
high-speed chase by ramming a fleeing suspect's car violate the Fourth
Amendment's protection against unreasonable seizure?
Today we are going to take a close look at the Supreme Court Cases of Scott v. Harris. This assignment, in
which you will act as the Supreme Court, requires you to recall your newly
acquired Civics knowledge. We will be taking multiple steps to get to a class
verdict. So please pay close attention to the facts so that your ruling is
counted when the time comes.
Below you will find the facts of the case. With your shoulder partner, read through the facts
and record any areas of concern you may have, or think could be a "piece" of the
case.
Be sure to keep in mind the following question when reviewing the facts of the case?
Question
1) Does a police officer who stops a
high-speed chase by ramming a fleeing suspect's car violate the Fourth
Amendment's protection against unreasonable seizure?
scott_v_harris.pdf |
To hear the oral arguments and opinion announcement, click on the links
below!
Scott v. Harris - Opinion
Announcement
http://www.oyez.org/cases/2000-2009/2006/2006_05_1631/opinion
Scott
v. Harris - Oral Argument
http://www.oyez.org/cases/2000-2009/2006/2006_05_1631/argument