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Lesson Plan
State Bar of Texas

Miranda v. Arizona

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
You have the right to remain silent—but why? Scholars analyze the nature of what has become known as the Miranda Rights. A short video along with paired group work and discussion opens the issue of the rights of the accused upon arrest....
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Miranda v. Arizona (1966)

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students examine Miranda v. Arizona. In this court decisions lesson, students analyze the self incrimination case and read other supplemental articles about police procedures and due process. Students discuss the Supreme Court decision...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Bill of Rights

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders examine various Supreme Court Cases.  In this American Government lesson, 9th graders research a specific Supreme Court Case.  Students create a multiple choice assignment based on their assigned case. 
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Bill of Rights

For Teachers 9th - 12th
In groups, learners review one of four selected Supreme Court cases. The whole class watches a video introducing the four cases, and then small groups dive into Internet research in an attempt to write a two-paragraph summary of the...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Bill Of Rights

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners examine Supreme Court cases. In this U.S. government lesson, students watch a video about the Bill of Rights and then research 4 Supreme Court cases using the noted web site. Learners analyze the presented information and write...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Bill of Rights

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers examine the intent  Bill of Rights. For this American government lesson, students watch segments of the Discovery video "The Bill of Rights."  High schoolers discuss and debate the 4 Supreme Court cases featured in the video.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Understanding the Significance of the Nationalization of the Bill of Rights

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders study the impact of the Nationalization of the Bill of Rights upon criminal law. They analyze opposition to expansionist viewpoints that could possibly create more checks and balances on the state courts and analyze...
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Interactive
Curated OER

The Turbulent 1960s (5)

For Students 8th - 12th
In this online interactive American history worksheet, students respond to 14 matching questions regarding 1960's America. Students may check their answers immediately.
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Primary
Other

Find Law: Cases and Codes: Miranda v. Arizona (1966)

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information about the Supreme Court decision in the Miranda v. Arizona case.
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Handout
Other

Landmark Cases: Miranda v. Arizona (1966)

For Students 9th - 10th
Lesson plans, activities, and information all about this key Supreme Court decision that protected the rights of the accused. These became known as the "Miranda Warnings." Included is a background summary, excerpts and the complete text...
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Handout
PBS

Wnet: Thirteen: The Supreme Court: Landmark Cases: Miranda v. Arizona (1966)

For Students 9th - 10th
PBS presents a summary of the landmark Supreme Court case of Miranda v. Arizona which ruled that a person suspected of a crime must be informed of their constitutional rights before police questioning, becoming known as the "Miranda...
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Primary
This Nation

This nation.com: Miranda v. Arizona (1966)

For Students 9th - 10th
The full text of Chief Justice Earl Warren's decision in this landmark Supreme Court case.
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Lesson Plan
iCivics

I Civics: Miranda v. Arizona (1966)

For Teachers 6th - 8th
This mini-lesson covers the basics of the Supreme Court's decision that prohibited a suspect's statements from being used as evidence unless the suspect has been advised of his or her rights to remain silent. Students learn about the 5th...
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Website
Other

Touro Law Center: Miranda v. Arizona

For Students 9th - 10th
The full text of the decision, including Chief Justice Warren's opinion for the court and the three dissenting opinions.
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Activity
Illinois Institute of Technology

Oyez Project: Miranda v. Arizona (1966)

For Students 9th - 10th
This court case examines several instances of officials asking suspects questions without notifying them of their basic right to legal counsel to avoid incriminating themselves. This site provides a general abstract, both the full text...
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Unit Plan
CommonLit

Common Lit: "You Have the Right to Remain Silent": History of Miranda Rights

For Students 5th - 6th
Can your rights protect you if you don't even know what they are? Supreme Court case Miranda v. Arizona answered that question by requiring police officers to read the "Miranda Rights" when making an arrest. This text will explain the...
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Primary
Other

U.s. Supreme Court: Miranda v. Arizona, 384 u.s. 436 (1966)

For Students 9th - 10th
A complete and in-depth history of the 1966 U.S. court case of Miranda v. Arizona.
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Lesson Plan
US National Archives

Docsteach: The Constitution in Action: Article Iii (Lab Team 4)

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this activity young scholars will analyze the Opinion of the Court by Chief Justice Earl Warren in the Case of Miranda v. Arizona and identify how the document demonstrates content contained within Article III of the Constitution in...
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Primary
Other

Framingham Online: Info Pub: Historic Document: Miranda vs Arizona

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a site to help students understand important documents. Although the actual language of the court decision is virtually intact, the presentation is one that younger students could better understand.