Geoffrey Howard
Web Quest
Project TIPS
Introduction:
Your sitting in class when
all of a sudden over the P.A. system the principal says:
“Attention all students school will now hold a daily
prayer during the beginning of second period every day. This is a non-denominational, non-compulsory
prayer meaning that it favors no religion and you do not have to say it if you
don’t want to. This was voted on by
members of the student body and the faculty last week and won overwhelming support. You wanted it now you have it. Thank you and have a nice day.”
Task:
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As a student you must first
decide if you are for or against this new prayer in school.
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Then you must find at least
2 legal precedents (court cases) to back up your opinion.
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Use at least 1 current
events to bolster your legal precedents.
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Create a 60 second
presentation (about 1 typed page) where you defend your position in front of
your classmates.
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Everything will be handed in
and graded
Process:
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On Microsoft word type you
opinion in a paragraph. This will be
the introduction to your presentation.
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Find court cases that back
up your argument. Briefly discuss the
facts of the cases and the outcome.
Remember to link these cases to your opinion (opening paragraph).
·
Find current events that
back up your opinion. For example the
recent school shootings at Columbine etc. make it necessary to have prayer in
school to prevent these incidents from happening again.
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Conclude your presentation
by summarizing your opinion.
Court Cases on Religion:
http://www.maxwell.syr.edu/plegal/scales/socs.html
www.w3.trib.com/FACT/1st.religion.html
US History and Government textbook
Current Events:
Time magazine
New York Times
Evaluation:
30% written page
30% oral presentation
30% research (accuracy,
quantity)
10% Attendance