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| OAH Magazine of History | 3 |
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| Guides - Classroom - Teacher | 3 |
| Journal Articles | 3 |
| Historical Materials | 2 |
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| Practitioners | 3 |
| Teachers | 3 |
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| First Amendment | 3 |
| Establishment Clause | 2 |
| Bill of Rights | 1 |
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Peer reviewedSiler, Carl – OAH Magazine of History, 1990
Argues students' understanding of the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights is enhanced by reviewing historical decisions concerning ratification. Classroom discussion using "Original Intent" documents allows students to develop insight into the relationship between church and state and into judicial application of the Establishment…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Cognitive Development, Constitutional History, Critical Thinking
Peer reviewedLong, Gerald P. – OAH Magazine of History, 1990
Presents background information on Wisconsin v. Yoder (1972) in which the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that Wisconsin could not compel Amish students to attend high school. Outlines a lesson plan for simulating the court's decision. Includes discussion questions that distinguish between the First Amendment establishment and free exercise clauses and…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Civil Liberties, Compulsory Education, Constitutional Law
Peer reviewedAnthrop, Mary E. – OAH Magazine of History, 1990
Outlines a lesson for high school students covering religious controversies in New York City schools in the 1840s. Issues pertain to Irish-Catholic immigrants' objections to public school religious instruction and attempts to obtain public support for parochial schools. Includes handouts concerning religious freedom, Bishop John Hughes' opinion,…
Descriptors: Biblical Literature, Conflict Resolution, Constitutional Law, Controversial Issues (Course Content)
