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Lesson Plan
iCivics

I Civics: West Virginia State Board of Education v. Barnette (1943)

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This mini-lesson covers the basics of the Supreme Court's decision that it was unconstitutional for a state to force students to salute the flag and recite the Pledge of Allegiance. Students learn how the interests of national unity and...
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Activity
Illinois Institute of Technology

Oyez.org: West Virginia v. Barnette

For Students 9th - 10th
Facts about the Supreme Court case, West Virginia v. Barnette, where they decided upon the requirement to salute the flag at public schools. The 'Case Basics' links have documents and more information from the court case.