I. LIBERTY UNDER THE LAW

Religion (Free Exercise of and Separation of Church and State)

• Lesson 1: Introduction to Religion and the Constitution

  Objective:Introduce students to the First Amendment’s free exercise and establishment clauses

• Lesson 2: Prayer in Public Schools

  Objective:Teach students about the establishment clause and the separation of church and state.

• Lesson 3: Graduation Prayer in Public School

  Objective:Teach students about recent separation cases.

• Lesson 4: How did the Supreme Court originally define "free exercise of religion?"

  Objective:Teach students about the free exercise clause of the First Amendment.

• Lesson 5: The Flag Salute Cases

  Objective:Teach students about the establishment clause and the separation of church and state.

• Lesson 6: Other Conflicts Involving "Free Exercise" of Religion

  Objective:Acquaint students with various free exercise landmark cases.

• Lesson 7: Additional Freedom of Religion Cases

  Objective:Acquaint students with the Religious Freedom Restoration Act.

• Lesson 8: Summary, Analysis, and Portfolio Assessment of Religion Unit

  Objective:Summarize the main aspects of the two religion clauses (free exercise and establishment) of the First Amendment.