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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
Sass, Charles R. – 1995
This teacher's guide is designed to accompany the two-part videotape "One Nation Under God? School Prayer and the First Amendment." The videotape and teacher's guide should help students to: (1) understand the history of freedom of religion and the First Amendment; (2) examine the controversy surrounding school prayer; (3) compare and…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Civics, Civil Liberties, Constitutional History
