First Amendment Freedom of Religion Religion and the Constitution Class Ms. Acevedo-Coppa

Introduction For many years there have been Supreme Court cases that have shaped the definitions of religious liberty in America. What does the First Amendment say about religion? You will have the opportunity to investigate a court case about this topic using technology. You will also conduct your own research of similar cases and then produce a power point presentation of your findings.

Tasks You will respond to the following questions: 1. What rights do we have under the first amendment? What are the limits on freedom of religion in the united states? 3. What is the difference between free exercise (practice of religion) ad government support to religion? 4. What is the primary question of Welsh v. Boy Scouts of America (1993)?

Tasks continued Look up each vocabulary term

Process You will break into groups of four:  One person will find out what the First Amendment says.  One person will locate information about Welsh v. Boy Scouts of America (1993).  One person will find illustrations and pictures related to the topic or case.  One person will find facts about the practice of religion in the United States.

Group Project After investigating cases on freedom of religion your group must use the information that you’ve researched and produce a power point presentation.

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Rubric Excellent Grade A Advance Grade B Acceptable Grade C Novice Grade D More than 8 slides More than 6 slides 5 slidesLess than 5 slides 5 Graphics4 Graphics3 Graphics2 Graphics 3 or more facts of interest 2 or more facts of interests Only 2 facts of interests Basic information

Standards Reading E1c, E1d The student reads and comprehends informational materials to develop understanding and expertise and produces written or oral work that makes connections to related topics or information. The student demonstrates familiarity with a variety of public documents… Writing E2a The student produces a report that includes appropriate facts and details in a subject such as social studies. Speaking, Listening, and Viewing E3b The student participates in group meetings, in which the student responds appropriately o comments and questions to organize a presentation to be made in class. Social Studies Standard 1 History of the United States Standard 5Civics, Citizenship and Government