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Unit Plan
CPALMS

Florida State University Cpalms: Florida Students: The Supreme Court in Action

For Students 11th
This tutorial looks at eight famous cases that were heard in the Supreme Court in the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s. It examines each case, the results, and the ramifications of each decision. A PDF file of the tutorial is available.
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Primary
Thomson Reuters

Find Law: u.s. Supreme Court: Mapp v. Ohio (1961)

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed account of the Supreme Court case of Mapp v. Ohio with the ruling that states are required to exclude evidence seized by illegal search and seizure in violation of the 4th Amendment.
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Lesson Plan
Other

Landmark Cases: Mapp v. Ohio (1961)

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A very comprehensive resource for reading all about this landmark case. It includes all the judicial opinions, background summary, and teacher directed activities.
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Website
Social Studies Help Center

Social Studies Help Center:how Did the Warren Court Protect the Citizens' Rights

For Students 9th - 10th
The Warren Court was a busy one. Read about the famous decisions made by that court in just a few years.