Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Electronic Surveillance: Unlawful Invasion of Privacy or Justifiable Law Enforcement

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students state values and analyze them and the values of other students as it relates to the issue of individual privacy. They develop constitutional provisions which address issues relating to privacy with particular reference to item...
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Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press

Rcfp: 9 Keys to Avoiding Invasion of Privacy Suits

For Students 9th - 10th
This Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press article "9 Keys to Avoiding Invasion of Privacy Suits" list things that a photojournalist may want to consider before taking or publishing a picture.
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Indiana University

Univ. Of Bloomington: School of Journalism

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains a student brief on Dietemann vs. Time, Inc. The facts, issue, decision, reasons and significance presented in this case are an example of journalism and an invasion of privacy.
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Other

Ncsl: Electronic Surveillance Laws

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource lists state and federal laws on electronic surveillance. A hyperlink is also provided to further information pertaining to response to terrorist attacks.
Activity
Digital History

Digital History: Ralph Nader and the Consumer Movement

For Students 9th - 10th
This well-written article by Digital History details the activism of Ralph Nader, and includes much information about the consumer protection movement.
Handout
University of Hawai'i

University of Hawaii: Business Editors Ethics Code

For Students 9th - 10th
The official ethics code of The Society of American Business Editors and Writers provided for by the University of Hawaii.
Activity
Cynthia J. O'Hora

Mrs. O's House: Balancing Privacy and Security: Government Data Mining

For Teachers 9th - 10th
What is data mining? Students will explore the meaning of data mining and through research create a multimedia presentation of government data mining and privacy.
Handout
Other

Internet Privacy Law

For Students 9th - 10th
An examination of Internet privacy laws: Search and Seizure, Unsolicited Email, Defamation, Secrecy, and more.
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Other

Freedom Forum: Privacy and the Press

For Students 9th - 10th
This article discusses the issues of privacy and the press over time.