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Understanding and Applying the Miranda Decision Lesson PlanUnderstanding and Applying the Miranda Decision Lesson Plan
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PBS
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9th - 12th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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2 days
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Understanding and Applying the Miranda Decision

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This Understanding and Applying the Miranda Decision lesson plan also includes:
  • Rehnquist’s Views on the Miranda Decision
  • The Dickerson Case
  • The Fifth and Sixth Amendments Transparency
  • Miranda v. Arizona (1966) and Related Precedent Cases
  • Applying Miranda to Dickerson v. United States
  • Classifying Arguments in the Dickerson Case
  • Applying Miranda to Yarborough, Warden v. Alvarado (2004)
  • Classifying Arguments in the Alvarado Case
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How does the Supreme Court Miranda decision affect court cases? Scholars watch a video about the decision, discuss its application in various cases, fill out multiple handouts, and work in groups to better understand how much weight the decision still carries.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

miranda rights, supreme court cases, supreme court justices, the supreme court, american history

Additional Tags

social studies

Instructional Ideas

  • Conduct a short review on amendments before beginning the lesson

Classroom Considerations

  • Requires materials, such as a copy of the Miranda Warning card
  • Mandates some prep work, such as preparing Fifth and Sixth Amendment handouts

Pros

  • Helps students understand the Miranda decision in-depth 
  • Actively engages class members in an activity

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RH.9-10.6 RH.9-10.7 RH.11-12.6 RH.11-12.7

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