Presumed Guilty: Protecting the Rights of the Accused

In this lesson, students will analyze a criminal case in Mexico involving an innocent man convicted of homicide. Students will identify and explain the protections for the accused that are outlined in the United States Constitution and infer how such protections might have affected the case in Mexico. This lesson features excerpts (note: the film is in Spanish with English subtitles) from the program Presumed Guilty, the story of a man wrongfully sent to prison in Mexico for a murder he did not commit.
Resource ID#: 59587 Type: Lesson Plan
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Subject(s): English Language Arts, Social Studies
Grade Level(s): 7
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Computer for Presenter, Internet Connection, LCD Projector, Speakers/Headphones, Adobe Flash Player, Microsoft Office, Computer Media Player
Instructional Time: 2 Hour(s)
Keywords: civics, world current events, US Constitution, rights, due process, amendments
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan,  Worksheet,  Video/Audio/Animation,  Formative Assessment,  Student Center Activity
Instructional Design Framework(s): Demonstration, Argumentation, Cooperative Learning
Resource Collection: CPALMS Charter: Social Studies

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