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Throughout the course of United States history, students learn the technical wording behind the amendments. The struggle many individuals face is knowing how the amendments go into their day to day lives. Throughout this Webquest, students will display their understanding of the different amendments of the Constitution by relating it to real world examples.

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Congratulations on Graduating Law School!

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Congratulations on Graduating Law School!

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Congratulations on graduating law school! Time to find a job- a local law firm has taken interest in you as one of their future lawyers, however the field is competitive. They've offered you and your competition a grace period of 30 days, in which you will oversee 3 court cases with the supervision of a higher up in the firm.
It is important for you to understand the amendments and their relation to current day events. Follow each of your cases and respond to your client by telling them the following:
a) Is there a case? Do they have a right/ are their rights violated?
b) What amendment deals with their case?
c) If they have a right, how will you go forward with pursuing their case?

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Olivia Dawson was arrested by police and was accused of murder. When Olivia, the suspect, is brought into the police station, the police tell her she must answer questions about the alleged murder before she is allowed to contact anyone including her lawyer.
Answer the following:
a) Is there a case? Does Olivia have a right/ are their rights violated?
b) What amendment deals with their case?
c) If they have a right, how will you go forward with pursuing their case?

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Emily does not like the school principal who just started at her high school. As the president of the school newspaper, she decided she wanted to release an article in the newspaper saying she thinks that the old principal had done a better job than this new principal ever will. The new principal saw her newspaper article and was outraged. They immediately removed her article from the newspaper and gave her detention for speaking poorly about her new principal.
Answer the following:
a) Is there a case? Does Emily have a right/ are their rights violated?
b) What amendment deals with their case?
c) If they have a right, how will you go forward with pursuing their case?

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Case 3: James Kennedy and the Guest Bedroom

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Case 3: James Kennedy and the Guest Bedroom

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James Kennedy woke up on a Saturday morning to a knock on his doorbell. When he opened the door, he was greeted with an army sergeant and three soldiers. They walked into his home and demanded that since they serve in the military, the three soldiers have a right to room in his guest room. James told them they had no right to stay in his home and he was not going to house these soldiers. As a result, he was arrested for disobeying the law.
Answer the following:
a) Is there a case? Does James have a right/ are his rights violated?
b) What amendment deals with their case?
c) If they have a right, how will you go forward with pursuing their case?

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Before moving forward, show your teacher your responses to the three cases you have been presented.

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Unfortunately, you did not get the job as a lawyer for this law firm. However, don't worry! Study your cases and you'll get the job next time!

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Congratulations! You got the job at the law firm! Although you got the job, the firm is requiring that for your first sixth months on the job you work with a partner as they guide you through the cases to guarantee you got them right.

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Congratulations!! The law firm was amazed with your expertise! They saw you got all of your responses correct and are eager for you to begin!

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In a paragraph, share what you've learned about the different amendments. Did you do well/get the job at the law firm? Do you think you need to brush up on your amendments in the Bill of Rights?

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Scholastic News Edition 5/6 | Current Nonfiction for Grade 5 and 6

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Fifth- and sixth-grade students love Scholastic News magazine because it's filled with topics that interest them! Teachers love it because it builds knowledge and nonfiction reading skills.

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