Interactive Constitution: Classroom Edition NEW MODULE! 
The Fourth Amendment: Search And Seizure
 
When does the Fourth Amendment allow the government to search you or seize your property? Why did the framers put the amendment in the Bill of Rights?
 
The National Constitution Center's new lesson plan, videos, and Constitutional Matters of Discussion will help your students answer these questions and more.
 
The lesson uses essays from the Interactive Constitution, group activities, and scenarios requiring students to apply their knowledge to real-life situations. It is supported by two videos on the amendment that provide historical context and examples of its use.
 
Download the Snapshot for an overview of the essential questions, discussion questions, and scenarios or the complete lesson plan below.

Give your students the opportunity to discuss the Fourth Amendment with students from across the United States.
 
With a Classroom Exchange, classes interact directly with peer classes from across the country, developing civil dialogue skills and learning how constitutional issues impact their lives.
 
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