1. Agenda- 1/23 GRAB A CHROMEBOOK AND WORKSHEET!!!
Current Events
Warm-up: Flag Mural (LS)
Crash Course Government Video WS: Freedom of Religion (LS)
Lecture: Freedom of Religion (RS)
Project time
HW: -Project due Monday

2. Warm-up: School Murals Case
Situation: A high school has set a precedent of allowing student groups to paint murals on school walls. The Model United Nations Club wants to paint a mural about 1st Amendment rights, including a picture of a burning American flag to symbolize free expression. The school administration tells the club they can’t paint a mural that includes a burning flag. Question: If you were a judge, and this case appeared in your courtroom (with the students challenging the administration’s decision), what would be your ruling? Justify it using the Bill of Rights. When finished, come up, grab the actual article and compare your ruling to the actual ruling.
Flag Burning clip
LSU clip

3. Crash Course Government- Freedom of Religion

4. Unit 1 Lecture 7 Freedom of Religion
-What are the limits and extent of freedom of religion?
-What is the establishment clause?
-What is the free exercise clause?

5. The 1st Amendment Freedom of Religion portion has two clauses:
The Establishment Clause- establishes a wall of separation between church and state
The Free Exercise Clause- the right to believe whatever you choose in matters of religion

6. 1. The Establishment Clause- How separated are religion (church) and government (state)?
No establishment of a national religion
Religion and school
Released time for religious activities is allowed
Public schools may not recite prayers or even require silent moments for religion, but students may read the bible
Student religious groups must be allowed
Also cases on seasonal displays, chaplains, and the posting of the Ten Commandments in school and in public government

7. 2. The Free Exercise Clause- What can and can’t you do?
You can believe anything
Religious action, however, can be limited if it breaks the law
The Court has upheld:
Laws requiring certain businesses to close on Sundays
Laws requiring the Amish to pay taxes
The Court has struck down:
Laws that forced Amish children to attend school past the 8th grade
Laws outlawing animal sacrifice as part of any church services